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Welcome to Arts Council England

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Welcome to Arts Council England

We are the national development agency for creativity and culture. 

We’re looking for organisations, artists, events and others to apply for our funding and help us achieve our strategy, Let’s Create.

What we do

Let's Create is our strategy for 2020-2030 and an invitation to join us in creating a country transformed by culture

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Photo by Artonik Bell Square. Photo © Vipul Sangoi
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From grants and resources to events and networking, find out how we can support you.

Photo by Elexi Walker in Queen of Chapeltown © Anthony Robling
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If you're an individual creative or cultural practitioner, find out how we can support you, so that we make sure we safeguard the future of our industry.

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Photo by Serious – EFG London Jazz Festival. Photo: Stephen Wright
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How to apply

How can I apply?

We invest public money from government and the National Lottery to make sure everyone’s creativity is given the chance to flourish and we all have access to a remarkable range of high quality cultural experiences.

Contact us

Our customer services team can help by email, phone or live chat. They're available Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm.

Studio Wayne McGregor & students from Weston College perform a dance response to Luke Jerram’s In Memoriam
Photo by Studio Wayne McGregor & students from Weston College perform a dance response to Luke Jerram’s In Memoriam. Image © Finnbarr Webster
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Find out who to contact with national press and media enquiries

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Photo by Shailesh Bahoran and Sooraj Subramaniam of Shobana Jeyasingh Dance perform Material Men, commissioned by Southbank Centre. Photo © Chris Nash.
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