The Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI) and PwC have announced a new partnership, which will see PwC sponsor MoLI’s monthly First Fridays series.

One of MoLI’s most popular programmes, First Fridays features late opening (6pm to 9pm) on the first Friday of every month, with free admission and a kaleidoscopic range of events across the museum each evening.

First Fridays’ programming aims to be diverse and inclusive, ranging from readings, talks and spoken word, through to film screenings, music and dance – each evening a vibrant celebration of creativity and ideas.

Through PwC’s support, MoLI can continue to offer free entry to the public on First Fridays every month, reaching thousands of visitors each year.

Speaking about the partnership, MoLI’s Director, David Cleary, said, “We are grateful to PwC for recognising the value of First Fridays to the cultural life of this city, and for sponsoring such an important strand of our programming.”

Danielle Cunniffe, PwC Partner, added: "At PwC, supporting diverse young talent to achieve their potential is a top priority.

“We are equally committed to supporting the Arts & Culture sector, recognising its significant impact on society and our communities.

“Our partnership with MoLI’s monthly First Fridays series perfectly aligns with our brand values, and we extend our best wishes to all the artists for great success in the upcoming events."

Upcoming First Fridays events will feature a new exhibition on Oscar Wilde’s De Profundis, poet Grace Wilentz (7 March),DJ Sunil Sharpe speaking about the Give us the Night campaign (7 March), artist Hannah-Clare de Gordun (4 April), writer Clara Kumagai with biwa player Thomas Ranjo (2 May), dancer and performance artist Edwina Guckian (Date TBC), writer Sara Baume (6 June) and a talk by ecologist and writer Pádraig Fogarty (6 June).           

Photo: MoLI’s Director, David Cleary and Danielle Cunniffe, PwC Partner