About Business to Arts
We connect the corporate and cultural sectors through purposeful arts partnerships.
For more than three decades, Business to Arts has served as a vital link between the business community and the arts world in Ireland, making us a trusted and indispensable partner to countless organisations and individuals. We provide exceptional opportunities to engage with creativity, innovation, and cultural diversity, driving positive social impact by supporting the growth and sustainability of the arts sector.
Making an Impact
Business to Arts in numbers
35
of trust building between business and arts
200+
across the corporate-cultural sectors
€7+
disbursed to the arts sector in the past 10 years alone
100+
commissions and arts partnerships facilitated
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Best New Website at IDI Awards 2023
This website won an Institute of Designers Ireland Award 2023 for the thinking around information design/architecture, content design, and interaction design to facilitate a clear, focused, and pleasing website. Judges were also impressed by the efforts to design a more sustainable website, taking into account the carbon footprint of the website in design decisions.
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From Fellow to Director: Aoibhie McCarthy, Sample-Studios
Aoibhie McCarthy is Artistic Director of Sample-Studios, one of Ireland’s largest artist studios. As well as leading the strategic direction of the organisation, she oversees the provision of creative workspaces, gallery, professional development training and mentorship for 120 artists in Cork City.
Fostering Ethical Partnerships: Crafting an Arts Sponsorship Policy
Striking a balance between the financial needs of an arts organisation and the ethical standards it wants to uphold can be a delicate dance. Securing funding is essential to flourish, yet compromising on ethical principles can jeopardize reputation and erode community trust.
