Kildare partnership shortlisted for 33rd Business to Arts Awards

A Kildare partnership has been shortlisted for the 33rd Business to Arts Awards.

This year's awards ceremony takes place at the National Concert Hall on Monday, September 8.

The annual awards recognise ambitious, innovative, creative partnerships that demonstrate true collaboration and cultural impact.

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From businesses to philanthropic organisations and individuals, these awards highlight private sector entities that have fostered exceptional partnerships with artists and arts organisations.

This year’s shortlist represents a mix of new corporate entrants and arts sponsorships, including Ace Autobody, Clancourt, Peugeot, Xestra Asset Management, Specavers and Aeolus Engine Services , as well as a strong show of continuing support from long-standing supporters of the arts in the business world. 

Award winners will be presented with a limited edition award sculpture commissioned by Business to Arts and supported by our new Award Sculpture Commissioning Partner, Catapult. 

Listed under the 'Small Arts Partnership Award  - under €25,000', The 2025 Business to Arts Awards shortlist includes: Kildare Credit Union & Blueway Art Studio: A Little Book of Brigid.

Other shortlisted entrants in this category include:

• Clinch Wealth Management & ANU Productions, Landmark Productions, MoLI: The Dead

• Aeolus Engine Services & Sing Ireland 

• Samaritans & Smashing Times: Acting for the Future   

The 2025 Judging Panel featured representatives from CBRE, ESB, Community Foundation Ireland, Irish Life, The Irish Times, and TileStyle, chaired by an independent arts expert and stewarded by Business to Arts.

The 2025 Business to Arts Awards will take place on Monday, 8th September at the National Concert Hall, giving guests a chance to enjoy this iconic building before it closes for renovations. A total of €25,000 will be presented to successful artists and arts organisations through bursaries and awards on the night.

Louise O’Reilly, Chief Executive of Business to Arts, said: “This year’s shortlist attests to businesses engaging at a deep and considered level, ensuring there is a positive impact on both partners and wider society, with exciting newer initiatives emerging alongside more established partnerships. We are so grateful for the time, attention and consideration of the judges in what is a mammoth task.”      

The Awards have a total of 10 categories and three bursaries in 2025, celebrating arts sponsorship, commissioning, philanthropy, staff engagement programmes, corporate social responsibility, sustainability, access programmes, and creative community initiatives, ranging from small-scale initiatives to large-scale and long-term engagements with national reach.

For full details, see www.businesstoarts.ie/awards