Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Art Gift order work?
You can order an Art Gift for a loved one from the corkmidsummer.com webpage. After placing your order, the Art Gift team will check the availability of the gift and confirm your reservation via email. In connection with your order, you will also receive a personal link to the Art Gift information page where you can always check the status of your Art Gift.
I placed an order using the order page but did not receive an order confirmation. What do I do?
If you placed your order more than 24 hours ago and have not received a single email, contact us via email.
To how many addresses can I order an Art Gift? / How many Art Gifts can I order?
Since the number of Art Gifts is limited, each person may only order a Gift for themselves or a loved one. Cork Midsummer Festival also offers plenty of other programmes to enjoy. See the full Cork Midsummer Festival programme here.
How many Art Gifts are available?
There are a total of about 300 Art Gifts.
Can I order an Art Gift to an address outside of the Cork region?
The Art Gifts can only be ordered within Cork, but they will be spread out all over the city!

GIFT ARRIVAL

How do I recognise an Art Gift artist? / How does the artist find the right place?
We will forward your contact information to the artist and they will arrive at the address you have provided at the time specified. You can provide additional information related to the meeting place during the order process. A member of the team will call you before the Art Gift moment begins.
Do I need to contact the artist separately?
You do not need to contact the artist. The artist will arrive on location based on the information you have provided in the order form.
Do I need to be present for the Art Gift moment?
Yes, please remember to meet the artist before the Art Gift moment.
I have ordered an Art Gift for someone else - how will they find out?
If you have booked an Art Gift for a friend / loved one, please ensure that they will be present at the scheduled time & date.

Where and when is the Art Gift performed?
The Art Gift is performed at the address you have provided in the order form at the time specified.
What locations are Art Gifts available in?
The Art Gifts can only be ordered within Cork city in the following areas: Knocknaheeney / Sunday's Well, Blackpool / The Glen, Montenotte / Mayfield, Ballintemple / Blackrock, Glasheen / Ballyphehane/ The Lough .
What would be a good event location for an Art Gift?
We recommend the recipient’s street or garden as the Art Gift’s location.
Can the artist be asked to perform the Gift inside the house?
As a rule, an Art Gift is not delivered inside the recipient’s home because it is difficult to maintain safe distances indoors.
How much time should I reserve for an Art Gift?
The duration of an Art Gift is about 5–10 minutes from the specified time.
If it rains, how is an Art Gift performed?
If weather conditions are unsafe for artists to perform, you will be notified as soon as possible. Otherwise, every effort will be made for Art Gifts to go ahead as scheduled.
Can I order an Art Gift to an assisted living facility?
An Art Gift can be ordered to an assisted living facility, but the staff should be notified in advance. We recommend the Gift be performed in a yard or other open space where it is possible to maintain safe distances.
Can all persons living in the same household (for example, the entire family) come out to enjoy an Art Gift?
Yes!

Do I get to know the Art Gift content and artist beforehand? Can I make a request concerning the content of the Art Gift?
The performer and content of an Art Gift are not revealed in advance. As a rule, the Gifts are about 5-minute-long solo performances by local professional artists.
Do the Art Gifts have an age limit?
Art Gifts are suitable for all ages.

Can I film or photograph the performance and share it on social media?
You can, and we encourage it. Use the hashtags #ArtGiftsCork to make it easy for us to find your memories!
Can I and the recipient be photographed / filmed during an Art Gift?
If you have given your permission for photographing or filming during the ordering process, a photographer / videographer may arrive on behalf of the Art Gift production team. The photographs / video will be used in Cork Midsummer Festival communications. We will try to contact the person who ordered the Gift before any potential photographing.

What do I do if I am forced to cancel my Art Gift order?
You can cancel both a reserved and an already confirmed Art Gift through the information page. Please note that the cancellation must be done by 4 p.m. on 11 June.
Oops! I filled in incorrect contact information, what do I do?
The order page only accepts valid Irish phone numbers and addresses in Cork. If you accidentally filled in incorrect contact information, please contact us as soon as possible via email at info@corkmidsummer.com. We will answer within 24 hours.
Can I change the time of an Art Gift?
The time of a confirmed Art Gift cannot be changed. If you wish to cancel an Art Gift, do it on the Art Gift information page by 4 p.m. on 11 June.
Can an Art Gift be delayed/cancelled for reasons I cannot influence?
A member of the team will contact you by phone if the Gift is delayed or faces an insurmountable obstacle. Your Art Gift order may be refused by the production team if the order is incomplete or inappropriate.

How is pandemic safety taken into consideration?
Art Gifts are intimate performances from the gift giver to the recipient. We discourage gatherings outside of the household for the Art Gift moment. The artist is obliged to maintain safe distances during the Art Gift moment. You can review our guidelines here
How is general safety taken into consideration?
The production has provided the artists with instructions on handling different situations, and the artist has the right to withdraw from the performance if they feel the situation is not safe.

Did you not find an answer? Contact us at info@corkmidsummer.com