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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.

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.

Sing Ireland's CEO Dermot O'Callaghan reflects on the first year of the Fundraising Fellowship Ireland programme

Graffiti's CEO Niall Cleary reflects on the first year of the Fundraising Fellowship Ireland programme

Launched in late 2022, our seventh Private Investment in the Arts Report is our annual sectoral intelligence report derived from data and sentiments captured via our annual Business to Arts Awards process.