Established in 2009, the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland’s Future Makers Award is one of Europe’s most extensive prize-funded award programmes. It showcases talent and provides much-needed financial support.

Divided into student and emerging practitioner categories, the awards support these crucial times.

The award categories include the following: sustainable design, studio equipping, residencies/training, and exhibiting/trade events.

There is also a mentoring package included in the award.

The deadline is the 22nd of June, 2026.

For more information and to apply, visit the DCCI website – https://www.dcci.ie/dcci-future-makers/

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