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Significant Opportunity for Craft Makers Based in County Cork Announced

Sep 25, 2025

Significant Opportunity for Craft Makers Based in County Cork Announced

Cork County Council Arts Office and Cork County Local Enterprise Offices, in association with Benchspace Cork, are pleased to announce that applications are open for the 2025 Dearcán Bursary.

 

The Dearcán Bursary aims to provide artists, craft makers and product designers based in County Cork with the opportunity to work, reflect and consider their practice in all of its creative and commercial aspects. The bursary is a year-long supported programme that provides the successful candidate with a studio space, free access to Benchspace’s extensive facilities, and a €10,000 expenses stipend. Additional benefits at Benchspace include access to a community of artists and craftspeople, events like makers markets, and creative development opportunities such as talks and masterclasses. 

 

Previous award winners include Sara Leslie, Paul McKenna and Chris Tuohy. This year the Dearcán Bursary is targeted towards makers in jewellery and fine metalwork.

 

Applications for the 2025 Bursary close at 5pm Friday, 24th October 2025. For further information and to make an application see benchspacecork.ie

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