The Young Cork Print Collective is a group of artists from migrant, refugee or asylumseeking 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. YPC provides training and mentorship to the participants in all areas of printmaking and professional creative practice. 

Initially with 6 members, the programme has now grown to 9 members. The participants 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. The programme offers space for creative development but also a source of stability and empowerment.

The overarching goal of the YPC is to allow and enable members to develop as independent artists with self-sustaining practices, creating high-quality work with a viable career path. Through mentorship, training, and professional development, participants will be equipped with the skills necessary to thrive in the broader arts sector, both within and beyond the Cork Printmakers community.

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