The Young Print Collective is a group of artists from migrant, refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds. In 2021 Cork Printmakers and Cork Migrant Centre identified a need for continued support of older teenagers and/or young adults from migrant, refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds who have displayed exceptional creative talent, but who were not served by existing programmes.  The Young Print Collective programme provided training and mentorship to up to eight artists in all areas of printmaking and professional creative practice. The programme addressed this need to foster creative talent in a sustainable, long-term and integrated programme.

In 2024 Cork Printmakers will continue supporting these artists with full membership and specific tuition tailored to their needs.  The artists develop their work with the support of Cork Printmakers staff and tutors through ongoing training and independent practice. They are integrated into the professional artist studio setting. Cork Printmakers will also broaden the Young Print Collective group through open applications and local sanctuary programmes.

Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.