The 2026 RDS Craft Awards Exhibition opens at Collins Barracks with free entry.
Twelve Irish makers have been shortlisted for the €60,000 RDS Craft Awards, spotlighting outstanding visual arts and craft talent across the country. In partnership with the National Museum of Ireland, the 2026 RDS Craft Awards Exhibition has officially opened its doors to the public at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks in Dublin.
The exhibition commenced on 1 October 2026 and will run through until April 2027, offering visitors a sustained opportunity to view exceptional craft and visual arts works. Admission to the Collins Barracks showcase is free of charge, providing open access to the public and the wider artistic community to engage directly with the works of the shortlisted makers.
The competition culminates later this autumn, when the ultimate winners of the prestigious accolades will be revealed. The official prize recipients are scheduled to be announced during the 2026 RDS Craft Awards ceremony, taking place at the RDS on 19 November 2026. Celebrating excellence in contemporary craft, the initiative and its accompanying long-running exhibition represent a key milestone in Dublin's cultural and visual arts calendar.
The RDS Craft Awards provide €60,000 in recognition and support for Irish makers, while offering free public exhibition space at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks.
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