Supported by the Cork County Council Arts Service and South Cork Local Enterprise Office, our annual Dearcán Bursary was established to provide early career artists, makers and product designers with an opportunity to develop the creative and commercial aspects of their work.

The bursary supports a 12 month membership at Benchspace, including studio space, workshop use, and an expenses and locally sourced materials stipend.

2019-2020:    Joseph Bishop – Furniture Maker
2020-2021:    Sara Leslie – Furniture Maker
2022-2023:    Paul McKenna – Visual Artist
2024-2025:    Chris Tuohy – Furniture Maker