What We Do

Arts Council of Wales is the country's funding and development agency for the arts.

Our vision is of a creative Wales where the arts are central to the life of the nation.

Our priorities are:

• supporting the creation of the best in great art
• encouraging more people to enjoy and take part in the arts
• growing the arts economy
• making Arts Council of Wales an effective and efficient business

As well supporting and developing high quality arts activity, some of the activities that we perform day to day are:

• distributing Lottery funds
• providing advice about the arts
• sharing information
• raising the profile of the arts in Wales
• generating more money for the arts economy
• influencing planners and decision-makers
• developing international opportunities in the arts
• promoting small scale performances in local communities

Our job is to ensure that the contribution of the arts is recognised, valued and celebrated.