Cairde - Friends of the Olivier Cornet Gallery

CAIRDE – Friends of the Olivier Cornet Gallery, Dublin

Artist Claire Halpin discussing her work at a Friends' evening at Olivier Cornet Art Gallery, Dublin
Cairde means friends as gaeilge (in Irish).

Would you like to become a Cara (singular for 'friend') of the Olivier Cornet Gallery and support us in our commitment to our artists and Irish visual culture?

Many visitors to the Olivier Cornet Gallery have saluted our dedication to artists, the quality of our contemporary art exhibitions, the thematic shows we curate, and our exciting, collaborative and proactive approach to these events. Our followers on social media also appreciate the importance of the information we share. 
Although we believe the art we represent to be reasonably affordable, not everyone buys art upon visiting our art gallery. Over the years, like our fellow art galleries, past and present, we have been doing our best to spread the “art collecting bug". Some collectors would claim to already enjoy a vast collection and we really appreciate that. For other visitors, buying works of art is not possible at the moment. 

However, most would agree that the Olivier Cornet Gallery plays a prominent role in the Irish art scene, and the cultural sector in general, and this must continue. 

By becoming a Cara (friend) of the gallery, you are actively funding the opening of an art exhibition. This contribution will aid us in our commitment to our ARTISTS and to YOU, who enjoy the exhibitions that we organise on their behalf. 

You have the option to contribute by monthly instalments, minimum €25/month, or more if you can. As a Cara, you could also choose to donate for specific exhibitions in order to help with the success of the artist and gallery alike. A once-off donation can also be made. These welcome contributions would entitle you to a 10% discount on a work of art purchased at the gallery. 

As a Cara of the Olivier Cornet Gallery, once a year, you will also be invited to an exclusive evening of talks in company of some of our artists.

You could also become a Cara Mór (a great friend) of the Olivier Cornet Gallery by donating 1000 euro. As a token of appreciation for your generous gift, you would receive an original watercolour painting on paper from Sheila Naughton's 'De Nîmes' series (24x32cm).

Should you wish to support the Olivier Cornet Gallery by becoming a Cara, please download this form and once filled up, email it to us at olivier@oliviercornetgallery.com or post it to Olivier Cornet Gallery, 3 Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1, Ireland. 

If you decide to set up the standing order electronically by using your bank's website, please indicate your full name as reference in the beneficiary/receiver message (all account details are in the form). 

Go raibh míle maith agat! 



"In this regard he sees himself as principally a curator of exhibitions and related cultural events. This curatorial function is a reflection of his experience in France where the system allows for a gallerist to ‘defend’ his stable of artists. Cultural advocacy is not a function generally associated with the commercial gallery system in Ireland. Although the phenomenon is gaining purchase among artists who appreciate being promoted and defended in a broad context and also among audiences who often feel excluded or marginalized and consequently disinclined to engage with galleries as a whole. Community engagement and cultural advocacy are the terms that describe the currency of the progressive commercial gallery. Olivier Cornet is an integral part of this new wave."

From 'The French new wave', Gerry Walker welcomes an alternative to the conventions of gallery management in the work of Olivier Cornet', Irish Arts Review magazine, Summer edition, June-August 2016.

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