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Backwater Artists Group was established as an artist-led initiative in 1990 and has been a key fixture in Cork’s cultural landscape ever since. Positioned in the heart of the city, our mission is to support and advocate for visual artists. We provide vitally needed studio space and ensure that artists have access to excellent working conditions, exhibition opportunities and continuous professional development. We support both established and emerging artists and run an ambitious exhibition and engagement programme. Through the programme we support diverse and innovative art practices in Cork city and further afield and we facilitate active networks of exchange with the wider community.

In supporting us you are supporting your creative community and the dynamic cultural life of Cork city.

All once off donations are greatly appreciated! Since we are a charity donations are tax deductible.

Other ways in which we would welcome your support

We welcome support from restaurants, bars and hotels who donate wine and/or food for our exhibitions and events and hotel rooms for our visiting artists and curators. We also welcome support in the form of art materials for workshops etc. We will include your logo on all printed material (relating to the event), on our website and through our social media channels.

Share your expertise

We are looking for people with the following skills to join our board or become an advisor: Fundraising, Networking, Accountancy, Legal, Business, Strategic Planning. Please contact elaine@backwaterartists.ie if you think you have skills which would benefit the organisation and you would like to get involved.

Donations – Terms Of Use

  • Payments are done via Stripe.
  • Once off payments are not a recurring payment.
  • You can pay via your debit or credit card on our site.
  • You’ll be sent a payment confirmation after the payment has been made.
Backwater Studios, Cork, Ireland - 2022 / Photograph: Jed Niezgoda - www.jedniezgoda.com
'Closer' group exhibition by Backwater Artists Group at Lavit Gallery, Cork, Ireland, 2022 / Photograph: Jed Niezgoda - www.jedniezgoda.com
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