The decision was made at the Friends 2026 AGM that The Friends of Crawford Art Gallery would now enter a semi-hibernation state due to financial difficulties as the group can no longer afford to employ the services of an administrator.  The Friends Board of Trustees are working with Crawford Art Gallery to explore a sustainable future for the Friends, and this will take some time. The Friends phone line and email will not be in operation, and activities and communications will be at a minimal during this transitionary period. The Friends will not be recruiting new members at this time however existing members are encouraged to stay connected with the group and can make contact with the Trustees at prearranged coffee meetings which will take place on the last Friday of each month at 12 noon in Some Dose Coffee Dock in Cork Opera House. The first of these coffee meetings will take place on Friday 24 April.  Friends are encouraged to continue to pay their annual subscriptions by bank transfer to the Friends bank account, single membership is €80 and dual membership €120. It was agreed at the AGM that all memberships renewals will take place during the month of January to allow for easier administration by the Trustees. :  

Friends Bank Account Details:
IBAN: IE87 AIBK 9341 4306 8531 11 
BIC:  AIBKIE2D

As a support group for Crawford Art Gallery, the Friends aim is to promote awareness of the gallery, its collections and exhibitions and to foster an interest in all aspects of art, culture and heritage.

The Crawford Art Gallery is assisted in its fundraising by the Friends of Crawford Art Gallery, an independent support organisation, established in May 1989.

Join the Friends of the Crawford Art Gallery membership programme; it’s a fun, social, creative and educational way to engage with exhibitions and events at the gallery. Members are invited to participate in a programme of events including talks, exhibitions previews and private tours.

CONTACT US

Office hours: Wednesday and Friday 10.00am. and 14.00pm. 

Address: Friends’ Office, Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork, 
Ireland, T12 TNE6

Tel: +353 (0)  21 2032151

Email: friends@crawfordartgallery.ie

Friends Registered Charity Number: 20206580