Disciplines covered by Arts Council England or its associated bodies
Updated 1 July 2026
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Arts Council England accept applications on behalf of the Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television (PACT), the British Fashion Council (BFC), the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), and the Design Business Association (DBA). If your discipline is covered by PACT, BFC, RIBA, or DBA, your application will be transferred by Arts Council England to the relevant organisation for a specialist assessment.
Arts Council England cover the disciplines listed below for the whole of the UK. Where appropriate, they will liaise with the 3 national arts bodies covering Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Exceptional Talent and Exceptional Promise applications
Considered by Arts Council England:
- Combined arts
- Dance
- Literature
- Music
- Theatre
- Visual arts (including museums and galleries)
You can read a detailed list of disciplines covered by Arts Council England.
Considered by the British Fashion Council:
- Fashion design industry
Considered by the Royal Institute of British Architects:
- Architecture
Considered by the Design Business Association:
- Design industry
Exceptional Talent applications
Considered by the Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television:
- Animation
- Film
- Post-production
- Television
- Visual effects