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The RDS Craft Awards are now open for applications!

25 February 2026

Deadline: April 13, 2026

 

The RDS Craft Awards comprise three categories with a total prize fund of up to €62,000. Now in the second year of the fully reimagined format, the Awards support makers at all stages of their careers, with all verified applications reviewed by an independent judging panel. Entry is free, and the Awards are open to craft makers living on the island of Ireland as well as Irish born makers working overseas.

 

The programme includes:

  • Established Maker Award – Supporting experienced makers to sustain or scale their practice.
    Maximum individual award: €20,000.
  • Emerging Maker Award – Providing early career support for makers within their first ten years.
    Maximum individual award: €5,000.
  • Branchardière Lace Bursary – Relaunched for 2026, offering up to €2,000 for training, research, creative experimentation, mentoring, residencies, and collaborative projects in Irish lace and Irish crochet.

 

Click here for more information on how to apply.

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