The Business to Arts charity organisation has appealed for Wicklow nominations to their Business To Arts Awards 2023 ahead of the entry deadline on Thursday, April 27.
he Business to Arts Awards is Ireland’s only event that recognises excellence in creative partnerships, where a business, philanthropic organisation or individual has supported the arts in a compelling way.
The Awards feature a range of categories that celebrate arts sponsorship, commissioning, philanthropy, staff engagement programmes, corporate social responsibility, access programmes, creative community initiatives, and more.
There are 12 categories and €25,000 in bursaries and awards in 2023, which recognise the hard work of partnerships that range from small, community-based initiatives to large-scale and long-term engagements with national reach.
This year sees a new award join the slate, the ‘Creative Access Award’ supported by the Community Foundation Ireland, which recognises corporate-sponsored creative programmes that allow marginalised or under-represented communities to engage with the arts, through education, equipment, funding or more.
Speaking about the awards, Community Foundation Ireland’s Chief Executive, Denise Charlton said: “Community Foundation Ireland shares a mission of equality for all in thriving communities with its donors, supporters and 5,000 community partners. Access to arts is an equality issue.
“As Ireland’s philanthropic hub, the Community Foundation, is proud to sponsor the new Creative Access Award to acknowledge those who continue to break down barriers to make art, creativity and colour open to all.”
Applications are welcomed from projects of all sizes and approaches, with the judges looking to award relationships that show true collaboration; considered an investment of funds, time, or expertise; innovative concepts or relationship models; fresh ideas and genuine impact.
This year’s new and returning Awards partners include Innovation Partner Accenture, the Arts Council, Community Foundation Ireland, DAA, ESB, Irish Life, Kmend, The Irish Times, and TileStyle.
The annual Bursary programme features a total of three monetary prizes from TileStyle, Accenture, and DAA. These bursaries will support emerging artists, digital artists, creative producers, and a chosen arts organisation from the main nominations to further their nominated project/programme.
Speaking about the launch of the nominations Louise O’Reilly, Chief Executive, Business to Arts: “We are thrilled to launch this year’s Business to Arts Awards nominations. The Awards provide a unique opportunity to show just how meaningful and impactful arts partnerships can be for both the corporate sector and the communities they serve.
“We are excited to learn about a new generation of creative partners and welcome our new Creative Access Award supported by Community Foundation Ireland.”
The closing date for applications is midnight, Thursday, April 27. Go to www.businesstoarts.ie/awards for information on the application process.
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