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First 58 arts organisations in Wales to receive funding from the Arts Capital Investment Fund announced

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Group of people standing on a stage — Left to right: Dafydd Rhys, Chief Executive, Arts Council of Wales, Cllr Emma Stowell Corten, Cabinet Member for Culture, Newport City Council, Welsh Government Minister for Culture and Sport Heledd Fychan, Richie Turner Newport Live board member

Our news16.09.2026

First 58 arts organisations in Wales to receive funding from the Arts Capital Investment Fund announced

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Opportunities09.09.2026

Call for Evidence by DCMS - National Lottery Good Causes: Fund what matters to you

The cast of Theatr Cymru’s Romeo a Juliet stand on stage inside Shakespeare’s Globe, surrounded by candlelit chandeliers and wooden galleries. — Theatr Cymru’s Romeo a Juliet at Shakespeare’s Globe. Image: Marc Brenner.

Our news09.09.2026

Arts Council of Wales’ Major Productions Fund reopens – inviting arts organisations to think big

Arts Council of Wales is inviting arts organisations across Wales to think big as its Major Productions Fund opens for a second round of applications.

Dysgu Creadigol Cymru / Creative Learning Cymru

Opportunities08.09.2026

Creative Leadership Programme opens for school leaders across Wales

School leaders across Wales are being invited to develop their creative leadership skills through a funded programme offering dedicated coaching, time to reflect and opportunities to explore new approaches to teaching and learning.

Arts news07.09.2026

Appointment to new role of Head of Theatre, Performing Arts and Touring

Arts Council of Wales is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Ball as Head of Theatre, Performing Arts and Touring. He will take up the post in September 2026.

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Opportunity 20.08.2026

Business Support Specialists Group - submit an Expression of Interest

Closing date: 31/12/2026

group of people watching a speaker on a stage — Hearing more about Cyber Resilience and its impact on arts organisations at Chapter, Cardiff

Our news14.09.2026

Arts Council of Wales and Cyber Resilience Centre help Welsh arts organisations strengthen cyber defences

Morriston Comprehensive School/Ysgol Gyfun Treforys

Opportunity 11.09.2026

Cynefin: culturally and ethnically diverse Wales – call out for Creative Learning Partners

Closing date: 12/10/2026