Awards: Applications Open – David Shaw Smith Legacy Award 2025

The Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) is delighted to announce the third year of the David Shaw-Smith Legacy Award.

This award was developed by DCCI to honour the legacy of David Shaw-Smith, the legendary Irish filmmaker. It has been created to recognise that Irish craft is driven by heritage and creativity. It will support and acknowledge the achievements of key master craftspeople in the creative development of their craft.⁠

Eligibility criteria –

  • Be registered with DCCI for 5 years or more
  • Be aged 50 or older
  • Not have previously received a DCCI bursary·

The deadline for applying is the 29th of November, 2025.

For more information, visit the DCCI’s website – https://www.dcci.ie/opportunities/applications-open-for-david-shaw-smith-award/

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Award: David Shaw Legacy Award – DCCI Members

DCCI members who are 50+ are invited to apply for the David Shaw Legacy Award, which has a value of €5,000.

David Shaw-Smith, an Irish filmmaker, who, with his wife Sally, produced and directed the acclaimed documentary series Hands, made over 138 television documentaries during his career.

The award is to support and recognise our masterclass craftspeople’s achievements in their craft’s creative development.

The deadline for receipt of applications is the 30th of August, 2023.

For more information, visit their website – https://www.dcci.ie/opportunities/david-shaw-smith-legacy-award