Our Story
We are Tipperary Arts (TARTS), a new, non-profit arts collective based at 50 Main Street in the heart of Tipperary Town.
Made up of 6 local creatives who met through Creative Places in Tipperary Town, we decided to create a new permanent arts space to support all forms of creativity in our community.
We are made up of visual artists, sculptors, writers, poets, musicians and digital artists. We support and mentor emerging creatives. We provide space for our community to showcase their talent and create a non judgmental space for creativity to shine.
- We believe in collaboration, not competition.
- We believe in free expression, not censorship.
- We believe in support, not judgement.
- We believe that a vibrant arts scene benefits everyone. It draws people into our town, supports local enterprise, and adds colour, energy and life to our streets.
- We aim to provide events that are relevant and wanted by our community, and through your feedback, we can create a bespoke service specifically for you.
- We hope you will join us, take part, and help shape this new creative space for Tipperary Town.
Tipperary Arts are L/R: Rob Carney, Marion Stern, Alex Roche, Brendan Fahey, Libuse Horankova, Alan Manning, Photo: John Gleeson
Our Mission
We unite artists, makers, and creative thinkers in a cooperative community that values collaboration rather than competition, nurturing artistic expression and providing fair, sustainable opportunities and shared resources to enable creative work to enrich culture, strengthen community and inspire positive change.
Our Aims
The main aims of the Tipperary Arts Co-Operative are as follows:
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To promote artistic collaboration and support among members across diverse disciplines.
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To maintain democratic ownership and decision-making, ensuring each member has an equal voice.
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To operate sustainably, ethically, and inclusively.
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To support local artists in making a living from their work and to ensure that artists are paid fairly for their work.
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To be a vibrant venue for the presentation of high quality local and touring artworks and performances which will enrich, enliven and engage audiences aswell as providing the space for the local community to showcase their talent and engage in collaborative and educational workshops.
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To develop and support lasting collaborative approaches with the local professional and non-professional arts community, with the broader and diverse communities and with young people in the county.
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To support the ongoing development of arts infrastructure in Tipperary.
Become a Member
Become a member of Tipperary Arts and enjoy year-round benefits as part of a supportive creative community.
Mentorship and support
Receive guidance, and connect with other members as you develop your creative practice.
Host events
Run your own workshops, talks, performances, or creative sessions.
Use of workshop space
Access a shared space to plan events, prepare artwork, and develop your creative practice.
Exhibit and sell work
Showcase your art, craft, or creative products to reach new audiences.
Ways to Support Us
Tipperary Arts is a not for profit organisation dedicated to promoting creative expression in the community. We are an independent group reliant on sponsorship, donations and community engagement.
There are many ways to support Tipperary Arts. Whether you buy from our craft shop, make a donation, attend a paid workshop, or share what we do on social media, your contribution helps artists, makers, and performers continue to showcase their talent with the wider community.
We also endeavour to make sustainability a key objective of our practice and so welcome used, unwanted or unloved items that we can re-use or repurpose.
We also endeavour to make sustainability a key objective of our practice and so welcome used, unwanted or unloved items that we can re-use or repurpose.
Our Craft Shop
Our craft shop showcases work by local artists, makers, and members of the Tipperary Arts collective. Every purchase supports local talent, helping artists to develop their practice while allowing us to offer a space where local creativity can be shared, and celebrated.
Give a Donation
Your donation helps us cover the everyday costs of running our space and supports future workshops, exhibitions and events. Every contribution, big or small, helps us continue to offer a place where local people can engage with creativity, experience local artwork, and connect with the talent in our community. It also allows us to remain independent so we can provide the bespoke service that our community deserves.
Give Unwanted Items
We welcome items that would normally end up in a skip and will strive to re-use and repurpose them, so feel free to contact us if you have anything that may be of interest.
We will on occasion put a call our for specific items that may be needed for a community project so keep an eye on our social media and the news section of our website.
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