Support
As a non-profit organisation, DANCE CORK FIRKIN CRANE relies on the support of many different Government agencies, organisations and individuals to develop and support dance in Cork.
By becoming a Friend, Donor or Sponsor, you can help us to support dance artists in Cork and bring this exciting dance form to life for the people of Cork and Ireland.
There are a number of ways that you can support our work – outlined here. We would also be delighted to speak to you about ideas you might have to be involved with supporting dance in Cork – our Executive Artistic Director, Laurie Uprichard, would be delighted to meet and speak with you in this regard: laurie@firkincrane.ie
Photo credit: Helga Deasy, State of Flux, 2021, Photo by David Hegarty
MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION
As a non-profit organisation, we very much rely on support and investment by agencies, foundations, corporations and individuals. By making a donation – no matter how small – you are supporting Irish artists to create new work and bring bright new dance experiences to more people in more ways.
Donate Now – click here
Did you know donations over €250 are eligible for tax relief?
As a registered charity, DANCE CORK FIRKIN CRANE can claim tax relief on donations, meaning that your generosity can go even further at no extra cost!
For more information on the scheme, visit the Revenue Commissioner’s Charitable Donations page or you can contact us at info@dancecorkfirkincrane.ie / 021-4507487 and we’ll talk you through it.
Photo credit: Helga Deasy, River Fragments 2021, Photo by David Hegarty
BECOME A FRIEND
By becoming a DANCE CORK FIRKIN CRANE FRIEND, you’ll join a culturally curious community interested in exploring dance with us! Benefits include being the first to hear our news, invitations to launches and openings, ticket offers and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes action.
You can choose the level of annual support and involvement that suits you:
ALLY (€50),
ADVOCATE (€100) or
AMBASSADOR (€200)
ALLY benefits:
– 20% discount on tickets
– Invitation for you and a guest to all launch events
– Invitations for you and a guest to all exhibition openings
– Advance information about upcoming events
ADVOCATE and AMBASSADOR benefits include all the above PLUS:
– Two complimentary tickets annually (ADVOCATES) to a Dance Cork Presents performance of your choice
– Four complimentary tickets annually (AMBASSADORS) to a Dance Cork Presents performance of your choice
– Invitation to special event with our Artistic Director
– Acknowledgement on our website
– Acknowledgement in any relevant print materials
And as we’re all about dance, we’ve got a special ARTIST FRIEND deal!
For just €25 per year, professional dance artists can avail of all of our ALLY benefits PLUS an extra special studio hire rate of €5 per hour (max of 40 hours per annum at this rate).
So what are you waiting for? Sign up here today!
Please note: When following the link above, you will be prompted to sign into / create an account on our booking system Ticketsolve. This is to ensure you can avail of FRIEND ticket offers and other benefits. Once signed in to Ticketsolve, you may need to navigate back to this page to finalise signing up as a FRIEND. If you are having difficulty with this process, please contact us on the details below.
If you would like more information, you can contact our box office manager who’ll be happy to help: andrea@firkincrane.ie / 021-4507487.
Photo credit: Siobhan Ní Dhuinnín, Bád Shiobhán @ Cork Midsummer Festival 2021, Photo by Jed Niezgoda
CONSIDER A SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorship of an arts event or programme – particularly a dynamic artform such as dance – is a fantastic way to bring your brand to audiences in a fresh and energetic way.
A partnership with DANCE CORK FIRKIN CRANE can create a number of benefits for you, including branding and naming opportunities, customer promotions, tailored events, and more… not to mention a positive association with a non-profit organisation that has developed itself as a presence in the Irish and international arts scene since its foundation 30 years ago.
Interested in a unique association for your brand or business? Talk to us!
Find out more about sponsorship at DANCE CORK FIRKIN CRANE by contacting Laurie at laurie@firkincrane.ie / 021-4507487.
