The Northern Way - New Commission - Invitation to Tender The Northern Way, working with Arts Council England to deliver the £10m ‘Welcome to the North’ public art programme, wishes to commission a truly innovative and original virtual artwork ‘Gateway to the North’

Caravan is a new initiative that aims to strengthen the international networks and expand the range of opportunities for performing artists and companies in south east England to work abroad

Arab Fund for Arts and Culture - call for applications The Arab Fund for Arts & Culture (AFAC) announces a call for applications for project-grants for collaborative work and other priorities. Applications are invited from artists, writers and cultural operators

India Now This summer London celebrates the richness and diversity of India through a series of events hosted throughout the capital, from July - September 2007. For details click to the Visit London website

Korea@Fringe showcase presents a rich collection of contemporary Korean performance at the 2007 Edinburgh Festival Fringe

European agenda for culture in a globalising world The proposals contained in the European Commission's first-ever Communication on Culture are up for discussion by all stakeholders (European Institutions, Member States, and civil society).

London 2012 outlines culture plans Plans for a UK-wide Cultural Festival to form part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad were outlined recently at a business briefing for the arts sector

National Campaign for the Arts convenes meeting with Tessa Jowell to discuss arts funding and the Olympics

Pakistan Perspectives Paines Plough invited three Pakistani Playwrights for their perspectives on contemporary life. The result is a unique late night collection of surprising and moving plays. Join them for a rare glimpse of the inside story

Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival The event started as a partnership between Liverpool Arabic Centre and Bluecoat Arts Centre and over the years has grown to involve more partners from the city's arts and Arabic communities

National Campaign for the Arts welcomes partial reversal of visa fee increases

Info Desk A new website of international arts opportunities for artists and arts organisations from Northern Ireland

Artroute (and Artelier) is the international version of the main Artquest website and will soon be joined by Artelier - a user-driven, international temporary studio exchange website

PRS Foundation - New Music Award recognises those who are pushing the boundaries of new music, who are taking artistic risks and producing exceptional work.

decibel performing arts showcase Groundbreaking programme of culturally diverse performing arts revealed. Birmingham, 3 – 7 September 2007

Bombay Sapphire Prize - £20,000 International Glass Award - now open for entries (deadline 31 October 2007)

Pakistan Perspectives Paines Plough invited three Pakistani Playwrights for their perspectives on contemporary life. The result is a unique late night collection of surprising and moving plays. Join them for a rare glimpse of the inside story

Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival The event started as a partnership between Liverpool Arabic Centre and Bluecoat Arts Centre and over the years has grown to involve more partners from the city's arts and Arabic communities

National Campaign for the Arts welcomes partial reversal of visa fee increases

First open workshops in Senegal for dancers from all continents From 6 August - 29 September 2007 at the Ecole des Sables,Toubab Dialaw/Senegal

Roberto Cimetta Fund - travel grants for professionals with projects that have strong Mediterranean connections

Info Desk A new website of international arts opportunities for artists and arts organisations from Northern Ireland

First open workshops in Senegal for dancers from all continents From 6 August - 29 September 2007 at the Ecole des Sables,Toubab Dialaw/Senegal

Roberto Cimetta Fund - travel grants for professionals with projects that have strong Mediterranean connections