The key segment of the Tatra banka corporate philanthropy in 2008 was the art, which represented almost 70% of the strategic sponsoring. The supported subjects included primarily theatres covering the whole country and the fine art.

In that year, Tatra banka became a general partner of the Slovak National Theatre and participated in the premieres of the Astorka Theatre, GunaGU, L+S. In the regions, Tatra banka supported the Town Theatre in Žilina, Chamber Theatre in Martin, J. G. Tajovský Theatre in Zvolen, J. Palárik Theatre in Trnava, J. Záborský Theatre in Prešov and the State Theatre in Košice.

In respect of exhibitions, Tatra banka participated in preparation of a unique exhibition of the paintings by Jan Zrzavý in the Gallery of the Bratislava City and during the years, it supported excellent regional projects in the galleries of Banská Bystrica, Humenné, and also presentation of Slovak painters in Beijing. In addition to renowned artists, Tatra banka did not forget about the young artists and in 2008, it supported an exhibition room specially for young artists named Gallery of Young M++, known also as the „Boat Gallery". What concerns theatre performances of young actors, Tatra banka noticed and was happy to support the Art Teatro, and the young fine art was supported by the partnership in the auction of Contemporary Art Foundation.

Large artistic projects shared by Tatra banka in 2008 in cinematography was the Artfilm Festival in Trenčianske Teplice, in respect of music it was the Reborn Dances Festival, and traditionally the Pohoda Festival in Trenčín. In addition to large festival projects, the bank supported also smaller but good events as e.g. the Revivals Festival in Kremnica under the auspices of Peter Michalica or the Amatfest Amateur Film Festival in Žilina.