Commonwealth Connections is the Commonwealth Foundation’s international arts residencies scheme. Formerly the Commonwealth Arts and Crafts Awards, the scheme was relaunched in 2009 to open it out to encompass a wider range of artforms.
Our residences foster a process of learning by exchange between artists working in different Commonwealth countries. The exchanges promote creativity and individual cultural expression, increase mutual understanding between artists and give opportunities to learn new skills that can help individuals develop their livelihoods as artists.
The next round of Commonwealth Connections will open for entry in October 2010. Details of eligible artforms and entry timeline will be announced in September.