The Ballinglen Arts Foundation

The Ballinglen Arts Foundation is a charitable arts organisation dedicated to presenting contemporary visual art and fostering cultural dialogue in the west of Ireland. Based in Ballycastle, County Mayo, the foundation runs the Ballinglen Gallery and the Ballinglen Museum of Art, offering a dynamic programme of exhibitions, talks and community-focused events. Recent showcases have included Diarmuid Delargy's environmentally-charged paintings and prints, as well as Maria May's mixed-media exploration of interconnection, each accompanied by opening receptions that invite the public to engage directly with the work.

Through its rotating exhibitions, the foundation provides artists with a professional platform to display new work while giving audiences access to thought-provoking, locally relevant art. The organisation also encourages ongoing support from donors, emphasising that every contribution-large or small-helps sustain its mission of cultural enrichment. By combining high-quality curatorial practice with an open, welcoming atmosphere, The Ballinglen Arts Foundation plays a vital role in nurturing Ireland's contemporary art scene.