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At Cairde Sligo Arts Festival, we bring together artists, makers and communities to collaborate, innovate and inspire; to share art in buildings, on the streets, in public spaces, and unusual outdoor locations across Sligo. 

Cairde Sligo Arts Festival is a non-profit organisation and a registered charity. We work year round to bring you world class cultural events for all ages. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and we are committed to increasing access for everyone. 

Support Cairde Sligo Arts Festival and join us in creating unique artistic experiences, creative collaborations and shared moments of collective curiosity, wonder and delight. 

There are 3 easy ways you can support Cairde

 
 
 

Below: LUXE An Streolín, Zoja Dravai. Photo by Peter Martin

Thank you to all of our Funders and Partners

 

Principal Funders

Public Funders

Our closing event is co-funded by the Department of Rural & Community Development

Collaborative Partners

Corporate Partners

Media Partners

Business Sponsors

 

Patrons
A sincere thank you to our Sponsors and Patrons!

Cairde Órga
Joe McGowan, Sligo Heritage 
Louis McManus
Eileen and Ray Monahan
John & Lisa Monahan

Cairde Iontacha
Terence Herron & Kate MacDonagh 
Ciaran, Louise & Luca McCauley

Cairde Deasa
Yvette Monahan & Sean Breithaupt
Anne Marie Conneely
Ann Clinton
Kate Kenny
Una L’Estrange
Markree Castle
Sligo Park Hotel 

Cairde
Ballymote and District Credit Union Ltd
Dale Dermott
Caroline Forde
Deirdre Finnerty
Deirdre O’Keeffe
Feehily’s Florist
Victoria Hambsch
Karen Joyce & Joe Keyes
Helen McCauley
Mary McDonnell
Mullaney’s Solicitors
Lynn O’Connor
Sebastian Spendrup
Tiger Print
Lisa White

In memory of Daniel Clarke 

 

Become a Festival Friend
Support your arts festival

Become a Friend of Cairde Sligo Arts Festival and join us in creating unique artistic experiences, creative collaborations and shared moments of collective curiosity, wonder and delight. 

 

Cairde (Friend) €50+

  • Acknowledgement of support on festival website and brochure
  • Invitation to Festival Launch

Cairde Deasa (Lovely Friend) €150 +

  • Acknowledgement of support on festival website and brochure
  • Festival brochure posted to your home / place of business
  • 1 x pair of tickets to an event of your choosing (i.e. 2 tickets)
  • 1 x Festival tote bag
  • Free Admission to Festival Club events

Cairde Iontacha (Wonderful Friend) €250 +

  • Acknowledgement of support on festival website and brochure
  • Festival brochure posted to your home / place of business
  • Advance Priority Booking for festival events
  • 2 x pairs of tickets for festival events (i.e 4 tickets)
  • 1 x Festival Tote Bag
  • Free Admission to Festival Club events

Cairde Órga (Golden Friend) €500 - €1,000 +

  • Acknowledgement of support on festival website and brochure
  • Festival brochure posted to your home / place of business
  • Advance Priority Booking for festival events
  • 4 x pairs of tickets for festival events (i.e 8 tickets)
  • Invitation to meet the artist events
  • Goodie Bag with totes and tees
  • Free Admission to Festival Club events
 

Become a Business Sponsor

 

Business Sponsor €250

  • Listing Acknowledgement of support on festival website and brochure

  • Invitation to Festival launch events

  • Two tickets to festival event of your choice

  • 1 x Family Ticket for family event of your choice

  • Listed Thank you acknowledgement in Sligo Champion one page ad

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Business Sponsor Silver €500

  • Small logo Acknowledgement of support on festival website and brochure

  • Advance Priority Booking for festival events

  • Invitation to Festival launch events

  • Four tickets to festival event of your choice

  • Family Ticket for Family event of your choice

  • Listed Thank you acknowledgement in Sligo Champion one page ad

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Business Sponsor Gold €1000

  • Medium sized logo acknowledgement of support on festival website and brochure

  • Advance Priority Booking for festival events

  • Invitation to Festival launch events

  • Six tickets to festival event of your choice

  • 2x Family Tickets for Family Event of choice

  • Photo opportunity at Festival Launch Events

  • Logo thank you acknowledgement in Sligo Champion one page ad

  • Sponsorship acknowledgement and thank you across Cairde social media

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Corporate Partnership

We invite you to partner with us to create innovative and rewarding opportunities for artists to imagine, devise, create and present work that connects with our place, our communities, and diverse audiences. Support us so that we can increase access to exceptional arts experiences for everyone; enabling moments of wonder, curiosity and collective celebration.

 

By partnering with us, you can show your commitment to the arts and our community and align your brand with our festival’s message of inclusion, top quality, diversity, community, and imagination.

You will also be supporting a worthy cause which has a significant positive impact on the local economy; increases Sligo’s appeal as a tourist destination, and significantly enhances the quality of life of the people who live here.

To find out more about becoming a corporate partner and the range of benefits associated, please e-mail the Festival Director, Tara McGowan, at director@cairdefestival.com

Cairde Sligo Arts Festival qualifies for tax-deductible donations under section 848(a) Taxes Consolidation Act 1997. The minimum qualifying amount is €250.

 
 
 

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