Support the Future of Visual Arts in Ireland
Your gift today inspires tomorrow’s vision.
Why Give?
Have you ever felt isolated, uncertain, or disconnected — unsure where to turn for guidance, support, or a sense of belonging? If so, you’ve already touched the heart of the challenges faced by many visual artists in Ireland. And you’ve also discovered the very reasons why Visual Artists Ireland exists.
At VAI, our journey is rooted in making a real impact — not only within the visual arts community but also in the lives of individual artists who are navigating complex and often lonely professional paths.
We say it clearly in our mission:
“To create a trusted space where visual artists are valued and have access to the supports and knowledge they need to develop at every stage of their professional careers.”
What some may call social capital, we call daily life. Whether it’s connecting artists to each other, to vital resources, or to their communities, our work is grounded in real relationships, real support, and real progress.
We’re here when artists need us most —
- To break isolation
- To share knowledge
- To provide guidance and support
- To build skills and resilience
- To amplify their voices nationally and locally
Financial Support
Associate Member
For those on the journey to Professional Membership or those who wish to engage with our programmes.
Friend
For those who have a deep interest in the visual arts and the professional lives of artists.
Organisations
For Organisations looking to support the work that we undertake.
Details of these forms of membership and their benefits are available on our Membership Entitlements Page
Educator
Provide 75 visual artists with access to a day’s training directed at improving their careers.
Sponsorships range between 1,200 and 2,500 Euro
Social
Provide 150+ visual artists with access to three day’s training PLUS a networking event
Sponsorships range between 5,000 and 10,000 Euro
Networking
Provide 250+ visual artists with access to Ireland’s national event for visual artists with host branding on event.
Sponsorships range between 25,000 and 35,000 Euro
Transformative
Provide access for 2,500 artists to VAI services & discounted events for a year / endow a new level of delivery capacity (a Multi-Annual Commitment is required for this level) This opportunity also brings the opportunity to guide our future design and delivery capacity of supports for visual artists.
Sponsorship start at 250,000 Euro
These opportunities are bespoke. Contact us for a preliminary discussion and to explore your ideas.
One of our projects supported by Irish Life
We were delighted to welcome Declan Bolger, Chief Executive Officer of Irish Life Group and his team to the new visual artist studio space that they are providing on Marlborough Street.
We started the day with site visits by artists who responded to our call out for expressions of interest last year, and ended the day with the turning on of new lights on Talbot Street as part of the regeneration project in that area.
We want to do a really special shout out to Teresa Kelly Oroz – Irish Life Group Company Secretary & Head of Public and Policy and Audrey Keegan – Property Asset Manager at Irish Life for their remarkable support and effort in making this new project happen.
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The project is a collaboration between Irish Life, Dublin Town, and Visual Artists Ireland.