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iBAM! (Irish Books, Art & Music) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating Irish and Irish-American arts and culture through events, awardees, partnerships, and community engagement.
From literature and music to visual and performing arts, iBAM! brings together artists, audiences, educators, and cultural leaders to share ideas, honor achievement, and build meaningful connections.
New Places. New Possibilities.
Building on more than 17 years of celebrating Irish arts and culture, iBAM! is entering an exciting new chapter. Through iBAM! POP-UPS, cultural programs, and collaborative partnerships, we are creating new opportunities to bring exceptional Irish and Irish-American arts and culture to communities throughout the Midwest and beyond.
Announcements
iBAM! Spotlight: Liam O’Neill
As iBAM!’s 2025 Visual Arts Awardee, Liam O’Neill represents the creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural richness that define contemporary Ireland. In this feature from Irish American News, readers are invited into the world of the Dingle-based artist whose work reflects the beauty and character of West Kerry.
Click to open the PDF and read the full article to learn more about Liam’s artistic journey.
We’re Popping Up in Milwaukee!
The first iBAM! Pop-Up is here!
Join us as we launch an exciting new iBAM! initiative designed to bring Irish arts and culture to new places and new people. Before you head over to Milwaukee Irish Fest, drop in to JK Art House for a relaxed morning of conversation, creativity, coffee, and delicious pastries—our treat.
Meet award-winning artists, writers, musicians, and cultural organizations as they share stories, readings, music, and ideas in an intimate, welcoming setting where conversation is just as important as performance.
Whether you stay for fifteen minutes or the whole morning, we’d love to welcome you.
Admission is free. Coffee is on us. Inspiration included.
Next Stop: Chicago!
The iBAM! Pop-Ups continue!
After launching in Milwaukee, we’re bringing the conversation to Chicago Gaelic Park’s Irish Fest for a full weekend celebrating Irish arts, literature, music, and culture.
Drop by the iBAM! tent to meet award-winning artists, writers, musicians, and cultural organizations, enjoy informal conversations, discover new voices, and learn more about the people and stories shaping Irish and Irish-American culture today.
Whether you’re stopping in for a few minutes or settling in for a lively discussion, there’s always something happening.
Featured guests and event schedule coming soon.
iBAM! Pop-Up Event – Phil Coulter Gold & Silver Days
Internationally acclaimed composer, pianist, songwriter and performer Phil Coulter returns for a special iBAM! POP-UP, joined by special guests Geraldine Branagan & Brendan Monaghan.
Honored with the iBAM! Music Award in 2012, Phil has been an important part of the iBAM! story for many years. A legendary composer and songwriter whose extraordinary body of work has touched generations, Phil Coulter weaves a special kind of magic on stage. At the piano, his remarkable music comes alive through masterful performance, captivating stories, warmth and wit — creating an unforgettable evening that is uniquely Phil Coulter.
Explore iBAM!
Exploring the people, programs, and partnerships that shape iBAM!’s mission.
iBAM! Awardees & Legacy
Honoring our Heritage. Igniting our Future.
Celebrating the artists, writers, musicians, educators, and cultural leaders whose work enriches Irish and Irish-American life.
iBAM! Pop-Up Events
New Places. New Possibilities.
Bringing Irish and Irish-American arts, music, literature, and culture to communities across the country.
Arts & Cultural Programs
Sharing Ideas. Creating Connections.
Celebrating the artists, writers, musicians, educators, and cultural leaders whose work enriches Irish and Irish-American life.
With Gratitude to Our Sponsors & Cultural Partners
We are deeply grateful to our generous sponsors whose support brings our mission to life.
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