Graduate Awards 2026

View of Sophie Hannah Hayes installation at IADT degree show.

Announcement: Black Church Graduate Awards Winners 2026

Sophie Hannah Hayes, IADT – Membership Award – One Years Membership incl. material stipend of €300 voucher

Ciara Hederman, IADT – Access Award – 15 Days Extended Access incl. material stipend of €100 voucher

Amy Mc Andrew, IADT – Education Award – 5 Days or Workshop incl. material stipend of €100 voucher

Kindly supported by K&M Evans Arts Supplies

Niamh O'Reilly NCAD. Winner of BCPS Graduate Award

Sophie Hannah Hayes at IADT Graduate Exhibition 2026

Black Church Graduate Awards

Black Church Print Studio offers three Graduate Awards annually to students of Fine Art Third Level colleges specialising in print. Participating colleges include Technological University Dublin, Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology and the National College of Art & Design.

Black Church Print Studio Graduate are vital to the continuance of the Studio by fostering talent emerging from colleges in Ireland today.

1st Prize : Membership Award

Recipient of one year’s Full-time Membership at Black Church Print Studio and a materials stipend (supported by K&M Evans, Art supply shop). Technical guidance and administrative support is also included.

1st Runner Up: Access Award

Recipient receives 15 days Studio Access and a materials stipend (supported by K&M Evans, Art supply shop). Technical guidance and administrative support is also included.