National Touring Exhibitions is a programme managed and funded by
Arts Council England that aims to provide access to high-quality contemporary and historical
travelling exhibitions throughout the UK. The programme organises 2-3 major art exhibitions a year and has a further dozen that require minimal technical support. It is also responsible for the
British Art Show
The British Art Show (BAS) is a major survey exhibition organised every five years to showcase contemporary British Art. Each time it is organised, the show tours to four UK cities. It usually requires a number of venues in each city to accommod ...
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It is a direct descendant of the original Council for the Encouragement of Music and the Arts (CEMA) programme.
Art exhibitions in the United Kingdom
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