Wales Arts International

Wales Arts International facilitates international work in the arts through collaborations, projects, networks and communication.

We provide advice and support to artists and arts organisations from Wales who work on an international level. We are also a contact point for international artists and arts organisations working in Wales.

Wales Arts International fosters international artistic excellence in Wales and ensures international impact and recognition for the arts and culture of Wales by:

• providing information and advice about international opportunities and funding through our website, newsletter, publications, networks and events.
• administering an International Opportunities Fund for Wales based art practitioners and organisations to research and participate in projects with overseas partners.
• managing strategic projects that support the arts to engage internationally
• developing European intelligence, partnerships and investment for the arts
• forming relationships with different cultures through the arts
• working closely with the Welsh Assembly Government

Wales Arts International, is the international arm of the Arts Council of Wales and works in partnership with British Council.

WAI created Cerdd Cymru: Music Wales, the host for WOMEX 13, Cardiff, in partnership with Welsh Music Foundation.