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.

FUNDING

Our Apply for Funding section provides funding advice and guidelines for artists in Wales. This includes advice not only on the funding available from Arts Council of Wales, but also funding available for the arts from other sources.

Individuals and organisations can now apply online for Arts Council of Wales's Grants for the Arts.

Individuals or organisations who have received funding from us should also read our guidelines for using our logos.

What we fund

You can find out more about the various ways we fund the arts in Wales.

Our funding directory shows how we've used Lottery money. You may also find out more about our Revenue Funded Organisations.