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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.
iBAM! Pop-Up Event – Phil Coulter Gold & Silver Days
And Then… Ireland! Léim Ar Bord! — Hop Aboard
A Journey Through Ireland’s Living Culture
Journey through Ireland's stories, songs and art in the places where they took root. Created by Country Travel Discoveries in partnership with iBAM!, this special journey goes beyond familiar landmarks and into the heart of Ireland's living ...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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