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Our news25.06.2025

Explore, Experiment, Extend: Creative Learning Cymru announce new programme

Arts Council of Wales shares new content of the Creative Learning Cymru programme for the next three years.

Musicians play to a dancing crowd in a festively lit tent, with string lights and a warm, communal atmosphere. — Welsh ceilidh supergroup TwmpDaith performing at the Eisteddfod’s Tŷ Gwerin, the home of music and folk traditions on the Maes. Credit Aled Llywelyn EGC

Our news25.06.2025

Major review highlights opportunities to strengthen traditional music in Wales

A wide-ranging strategic review, commissioned by Arts Council of Wales, sheds new light on the current state of the traditional music sector in Wales and sets out a roadmap to support its growth and sustainability.

A black and white portrait of a woman — Ruth Till MBE

Arts news23.06.2025

A tribute to Ruth Till MBE 1944-2025

A picture of a person in fluorescent clothes spinning a hoop on their leg with people watching with headphones on — ‘Rêf Celf’ by Bridie Doyle Roberts was one of the Llais y Lle 2 projects. It was held in the Peace Temple in Cardiff in May 2025. Photo credit: https://twocatsintheyard.co.uk/

Our news17.06.2025

Llais y Lle – funding for 13 projects that increase the use and ownership of Cymraeg through creativity

The Arts Council of Wales has announced the names of the 13 individuals who have secured funding for schemes that place Cymraeg (the Welsh language) and Welsh culture at the heart of communities across Wales.

Our news13.06.2025

Sophie Mak-Schram’s To Shift a Stone unveiled as part of Perspective(s) at National Museum Cardiff and Chapter Arts Centre

Artist Sophie Mak-Schram opens their latest exhibition, To Shift a Stone, as part of Perspective(s).

Our news05.06.2025

Future Wales Fellows offer creative insights into connection with nature in new publication

Eight Wales-based artists who have spent 16 months participating in the Future Wales Fellowship 2023-25 have shared the fruits of their research in a new publication.

Two people standing watching a rehearsal and clapping — Eluned Morgan AS, First Minister of Wales, Jack Sargeant AS, Culture Minister watch a rehearsal by Taking Flight Company.

Opportunities05.06.2025

Welsh arts organisations to benefit from £8m Capital Investment Fund

Arts organisations in Wales are set to benefit from a £8million Arts Sector Strategic Capital Investment Programme announced jointly by Arts Council of Wales and Welsh Government.

Two schoolchildren taking part in an interactive activity holding a light under a tented canvas — Blessed William Davies School, Llandudno – Lead Creative School Scheme 2024/25. Photograph by Jake Ryan

Arts news04.06.2025

Creative Learning Cymru launches ambitious new programme to transform curriculum design across Wales

Creative Learning Cymru is proud to unveil an exciting new chapter in its mission to place creativity at the heart of education.