Running annually since the founding of West Cork Arts Centre in 1985, the 41st exhibition will showcase work by artists from across West Cork and beyond at all stages of their careers. The exhibition aims to celebrate our artistic community, from early career to established practitioners. Submission is open to the many artists who subscribe to our Membership and Friendship schemes.

Awards

In the year that we celebrate 40 years of West Cork Arts Centre and 10 years at Uillinn, we are delighted to work with our partners to celebrate our 41^st Members and Friends exhibition by presenting a number of prizes and awards for 2025. The prize winners will be selected by jury comprising representatives of Uillinn, The Blue House Gallery, Cnoc Buí and Working Artists’ Studios.

The Morgan O’Driscoll Fine Art Auctioneers’ Award

€2,000 cash prize will be awarded to an artist for a work of distinction.

The Cnoc Buí Exhibition Award

This award will offer the winning artist/s a peak-time exhibition opportunity at Cnoc Buí, Union Hall in summer 2026 (16 to 26 July).

Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre Studio Award

The winner of this award will be offered a 4 week residency at Uillinn in 2026. This award has a non-cash equivalent value of €2,400 and comes with a cash stipend of €500.