ballinglen arts foundation Enables international artists to work and live in rural Ireland to benefit the community and the artist. Funding supports a Fellowship Programme that brings Irish and international artists to Mayo, local educational and exhibition programmes, and a permanent collection of contemporary art in North Mayo.

“The support from this vital fund has literally made it possible for us to survive. As available Irish funding cannot cover our programming costs, we would have had to eliminate staff, cut programmes, and possibly close our operations. In addition, the prestige associated with this support encourages other donors to contribute.”

Margo Dolan
Founding Director