South Tipperary Arts Centre

What South Tipperary Arts Centre does

South Tipperary Arts Centre Ltd. (STAC) is a registered Irish charity (CHY11390) and Company Limited by Guarantee founded in 1996 in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland. The centre operates a year-round contemporary arts programme across two venues — a Modernist main gallery at 1 Nelson Street and STAC Chapel on Kickham Plaza — delivering approximately six curated exhibitions annually alongside artist residencies (including the Tipperary Artist in Residence Programme with a €4,000 award), educational classes for Junior Cycle students (€60 for six weeks or €12 per class), venue hire, and a small online merchandise shop via SumUp.

STAC's core offerings include gallery exhibitions, the STAC Residencies programme at STAC Chapel, Project Art and Junior Cycle Art Classes for teenagers, the Socially Engaged Practice Mentorship Programme, Word Sparks writing sessions, and digital content distributed through the South Tipp Arts Podcast on Spreaker, a YouTube channel, and a MailChimp newsletter. The underlying technology stack is intentionally minimal and non-proprietary, comprising standard off-the-shelf tools (MailChimp, SumUp, PayPal, Spreaker) suited to a small community arts organisation rather than a technology platform.

Revenue is generated through a mix of public grant funding from the Arts Council of Ireland, Tipperary County Council, and Creative Ireland; individual donations via PayPal; fee-based classes and workshops priced in the €8–€70 range; venue hire; and merchandise sales. STAC serves general public audiences, artists across disciplines, secondary-school students, schools and educational groups, and community organisations across County Tipperary. The organisation is governed by an eight-member Board of Directors chaired by James Reilly, with a four-person core staff led by Artistic Director and Curator Helena Tobin.

Name

South Tipperary Arts Centre

Legal name

South Tipperary Arts Centre Ltd.

Website

https://southtippartscentre.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

South Tipperary Arts Centre is a registered Irish charity operating a contemporary visual arts programme across two Clonmel venues, serving general public audiences, artists, and Junior Cycle students through curated exhibitions, residencies, art classes, and community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arts & Cultural Centre Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Museums (712110), Fine Arts Schools (611610), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

akta.pro primary industry

Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Art, Arts Councils & Grantmaking Programs (BPAGAHAH), Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC), Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM), Cultural, Arts & Humanities Community Education (Museums/Arts Councils) (EDAAAFAD)

Keywords

• Contemporary arts exhibitions
• Artist residency programmes
• Arts education classes
• Community arts centre
• Visual arts programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Clonmel

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Support: STAC is a registered charity (CHY11390) that accepts donations through PayPal to support its mission of bringing high quality arts programming and education to the community.
2. Venue Hire: STAC offers venue hire for its gallery and studio/workshop spaces for workshops, rehearsals, meetings, and other events. Rental rates are available upon enquiry.
3. Art Classes and Workshops: The centre generates revenue through paid art education programs including Junior Cycle Art Classes (€60 for 6 weeks) and Project Art classes (€12 per class or €70 for 6 sessions).
4. STAC Shop: Online merchandise store through SumUp for arts-related products and items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

South Tipperary Arts Centre is a registered charity operating a contemporary arts centre with two venues in Clonmel, County Tipperary — the main gallery at 1 Nelson Street and STAC Chapel at Kickham Plaza. It delivers approximately six curated visual art exhibitions annually, artist residency programmes (including STAC Residencies and the Tipperary Artist in Residence Award), paid art classes for teenagers, community workshops, venue hire, and digital content including podcasts and video. The centre is funded by Arts Council of Ireland, Tipperary County Council, and Creative Ireland, supplemented by donations, class fees, venue hire, and merchandise sales.

Product overview

South Tipperary Arts Centre operates as a contemporary arts centre with two venues - the main gallery at Nelson Street and STAC Chapel on Kickham Plaza. The centre provides approximately 6 curated exhibitions annually, artist residency programmes (including the Tipperary Artist in Residence Award and STAC Residencies), and educational programmes such as Project Art for teens and Junior Cycle Art Classes. Additional offerings include venue hire, digital content production including the South Tipp Arts Podcast, and a merchandise shop. The centre also runs the Word Sparks writing programme and Socially Engaged Practice Mentorship Programme as supplementary community engagement initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STAC Chapel: Second venue located on Kickham Plaza in the former Barracks Chapel, used for experimentation and development of new work through residencies, talks and workshops.

Products and services

• Gallery Exhibitions Approximately six curated contemporary art exhibitions annually held in the main STAC gallery, featuring Irish and international artists, free for walk-in visitors during opening hours.
• STAC Residencies One-week artist residency programme at STAC Chapel offering stipends and public engagement requirements, supporting collaborative artistic development for artists across disciplines.
• Project Art Extended art programme for Junior Cycle teens held weekly on Wednesdays from 4pm-5:30pm, covering techniques useful for the Junior Cycle art syllabus and transferable creative skills. Priced at €12 per class or €70 for 6 sessions.
• STAC Chapel Venue Second venue located on Kickham Plaza in the former Barracks Chapel, hosting residencies, talks, workshops, screenings, and performances across visual arts, film, dance, music, theatre, and spoken word.
• Venue Hire Studio/workshop space and main gallery available for hire for workshops, rehearsals, meetings, and events. Rental rates provided upon enquiry; public liability insurance required.
• Tipperary Artist in Residence Programme Annual residency programme with €4,000 award, mentoring, and curatorial support for one artist, culminating in a main gallery exhibition. Funded by Tipperary Arts Office and Arts Council of Ireland.
• Junior Cycle Art Classes Art classes for students aged 13+ held on Wednesdays from 4:30pm-5:30pm, running in 6-week blocks priced at €60, covering Junior Cycle art curriculum content.
• STAC Shop Online merchandise store operated through SumUp Store platform, selling arts-related products and memorabilia associated with the centre.
• Digital Content & Podcast Online digital content including the South Tipp Arts Podcast on Spreaker, YouTube videos of artist talks and symposiums, kids activity packs, and creative workshop recordings.
• Socially Engaged Practice Mentorship Programme Two-day mentorship and peer-exchange programme supporting artists in socially engaged and community-based art practice, with collective learning and one-to-one mentorship, funded by Creative Ireland.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 curated exhibitions annually across two venues

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tipperary Arts OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for the Tipperary Artist in Residence Programme, supporting local artists with residency opportunities and exhibition space at STAC.
• Clonmel Junction Arts FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership for summer exhibition programming. The Blackened Circle exhibition delivered as part of STAC's ongoing partnership with the festival.
• Tipperary Arts HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between four key arts organisations in County Tipperary to strengthen regional arts ecology, share expertise and resources, and create new opportunities for artists.
• Tipperary DanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through Tipperary Arts Hub for Splash Lab residency programme combining dance with visual arts and interdisciplinary practice.
• Askeaton Contemporary ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Curatorial Exchange programme at Expo Chicago with Independent Curators International, supporting STAC Artistic Director Helena Tobin's international professional development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Birr Theatre & Arts Centre: Multi-purpose arts venue in Birr, County Offaly delivering exhibitions, performances, and community workshops. Comparable as a mid-sized regional arts venue in the Irish midlands with mixed visual/performing arts programming and public funding.
• Lismore Castle Arts: Contemporary arts organisation in County Waterford presenting curated exhibitions and residencies in a heritage setting. Comparable in curatorial ambition, artist residency focus, and Arts Council-supported non-profit model serving a regional audience.
• The Dock: Carrick-on-Shannon arts centre delivering exhibitions, music, and community programming in the north-west of Ireland. Comparable as a county-level regional arts hub with exhibition, residency, and education offerings supported by Arts Council funding.
• Sirius Arts Centre: Cobh-based contemporary arts centre presenting exhibitions, residencies, and education programmes in a regional Irish setting. Comparable in scale (~6 staff equivalent), programming philosophy, and reliance on Arts Council Ireland funding.
• Wexford Arts Centre: Regional arts centre in Wexford delivering curated exhibitions, artist development, and community education programming. Closely comparable to STAC in mission, programming mix (exhibitions + classes + residencies), and Arts Council-funded non-profit structure.
• West Cork Arts Centre: Regional arts centre in Skibbereen delivering exhibitions, learning programmes, and artist support across west Cork. Comparable in scale, mission, programming mix, and Arts Council-funded non-profit operating model serving a rural regional audience.
• Garter Lane Arts Centre: Waterford-based multidisciplinary arts centre offering exhibitions, workshops, and residencies to a regional Irish audience. Directly comparable to STAC in scope (visual arts + community programming), funding model (Arts Council-supported), and geographic role as a regional cultural anchor in the south-east of Ireland.
• Ballina Arts Centre: County Mayo-based arts centre offering exhibitions, performances, and community engagement. Comparable as a small-to-mid-sized regional Irish arts centre with mixed programming and similar funding dependencies.
• The Model: Sligo-based contemporary art centre and home to the Niland Collection, presenting exhibitions, learning programmes, and artist residencies. Comparable as a regionally-anchored contemporary art centre with educational outreach and Arts Council funding.
• Askeaton Contemporary Arts: Limerick-based contemporary arts organisation presenting exhibitions, residencies, and curatorial projects. Already a strategic partner of STAC (board member Sean Lynch is Co-Director) and directly comparable in curatorial focus and residency-driven programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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