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Support Backwater
Backwater Artists Group plays a central role in Cork’s visual arts ecology by providing long-term studio infrastructure, professional development and public engagement opportunities.
Your support enables us to sustain affordable studio space, deliver our programme and support artists at all stages of their careers.
Corporate Support
We welcome partnerships with businesses and organisations who wish to support the visual arts in Cork.
Partnership opportunities include:
- Programme sponsorship
- Exhibition sponsorship
- Tailored corporate partnerships
- Artwork acquisition for workplaces
- Corporate partners benefit from:
- A visible association with a leading artist-led organisation
- Acknowledgement across our marketing and communications channels
- Engagement with Cork’s creative community
- Eligibility under the Charitable Donation Scheme (tax relief on qualifying donations)
Individual Giving
We welcome individual donations and are deeply grateful for all support.
Contributions directly support:
- Subsidised studio provision
- Professional development programming
- Public exhibitions and events
Buy Art for Your Workplace
Backwater’s Sales Portfolio highlights the work of our members and provides opportunities for organisations to acquire original artworks.
Purchasing artwork supports artists directly and contributes to the sustainability of our programme.
For information on available works, please contact: elaine@backwaterartists.ie
Online Shop
A selection of artworks by Backwater members is available through our online shop.
Contact
To discuss partnership opportunities, donations, and sales please contact: elaine@backwaterartists.ie
Partners
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