The Arts Council of Wales (ACW) was set up in 1994 by Royal Charter and is responsible for funding and developing the arts in Wales. The Welsh Assembly Government provides ACW with grant in aid to fund the arts in Wales and, as an Assembly Sponsored Public Body (ASPB), ACW is responsible to the Welsh Assembly Government for the way this money is spent. The Council is a registered charity, number 1034245, whose trustees are the appointed Members.

ACW is managed by its Council, whose members are appointed by the Welsh Assembly Government. ACW’s staff are based in offices in Colwyn Bay, Carmarthen and Cardiff.

ACW works towards creating the climate and conditions that sustain and develop the artistic talents of the nation; that enable new ventures and new artists to flourish; and that produce a diverse range of artistic experiences that stimulate, provoke and inspire audiences and participants at home and abroad.

ACW’s values are rooted in a passion for the arts in all their forms and a belief that:

• All the people of Wales should have opportunities to experience and participate in the arts.
• A dynamic and creative arts sector will make Wales a better country.
• The success of artists should be celebrated and best practice promoted.
• New ideas and initiatives should be nurtured and entrepreneurial approaches adopted.
• ACW needs to work in partnership with others to achieve shared goals and encourage others to do so.
• Best use must be made of resources while always offering a service of high quality.
• ACW seeks to raise the standard of the arts in Wales and to ensure that the arts infrastructure is artistically, financially and organisationally strong.

For more details on the ACW and their work, click here to visit their website.