
DCCI Programmes
Programmes designed for our members
Joining DCCI gives you the opportunity to avail of the many support and development programmes that we offer.
Becoming a member also allows designers and makers to avail of our group insurance schemes and to get our regular e-newsletter, Connect, with news, opportunities and industry updates.
Applications for membership are assessed by the Registration Review Panel every 3 months.
Craft and education programmes
Acadamh DCCI
Is acadamh speisialaithe é Acadamh DCCI le haghaidh oideachais, oiliúna agus printíseachtaí. Cuirimid fáilte roimh gach duine, ó thosaitheoirí dearaidh agus ceardaíochta, go gairmithe seanbhunaithe.
Scéim Tacaíochta Líonra
Financial support is available to member organisations of DCCI. Funding is offered on an annual basis and those applying must be in a position to provide matching funds. Individuals can apply on behalf of their guild, association, network or society.
An Chomhairle Cheardaíochta Domhanda – an Eoraip
The World Crafts Council Europe (WCC-Europe) aims to strengthen the status of craft as a vital part of cultural, social and economic life through its global network of members and affiliates. Membership is open to national, regional and professional bodies that have a mandate to advocate for and develop craft.
Gailearaí DCCI
DCCI Gallery is Ireland’s leading centre for contemporary craft and design, inspiring appreciation, creativity and innovation through exhibitions and events. Programmes feature leading Irish and international designers, artists and makers across a variety of disciplines through in-house and touring exhibitions.
Direct-selling opportunities
Tacaíonn DCCI le fiontair roghnaithe dearaidh/ceardaíochta agus cuireann sé chun cinn iad ag imeachtaí díola dhírigh. Ina measc seo tá seónna tábhachtacha atá oscailte don phobal ar nós Bloom agus Gifted - An tAonach Ceardaíochta &Deartha Comhaimseartha. Féach ar ár rannán Deiseanna le haghaidh glaonna ábhartha.
Design programmes
Seachtain na nDearadh
Design Week Ireland is a week-long national programme of events. Throughout the week, DCCI curates and hosts a series of events focusing on why design matters and highlighting issues around sustainability, diversity and inclusion.
Dúshlán Dearadh Gnó na hÉireann
Tá Dúshlán Dearaidh Gnó na hÉireann (IBDC) dírithe ar gach micrifhiontar, fiontar beag agus fiontar meánmhéide incháilithe in Éirinn a dhear táirgí, seirbhísí nó straitéisí inbhuanaithe a chuaigh chun tairbhe dá gcustaiméirí, dá bpobail agus don chomhshaol i gcoitinne.
Commercial programmes
Dearadh na hÉireann
Design Ireland is a brand dedicated to promoting the range and quality of Irish design and craft to global and Irish audiences. The Design Ireland identity is featured at trade shows, in store point-of-sale material and promotional campaigns. DesignIreland.ie shares information about talented Irish designers and where to buy their work, either online or in listed shops.
Sárthaispeántas na hÉireann
Showcase – Ireland’s Creative Expo® has established itself as the foremost trade event for retailers from around the world to discover unique, design-led products across fashion, jewellery and home & giftware. Showcase is a partnership between DCCI and Showcase Ireland Events Ltd with support from Enterprise Ireland in promoting the show internationally. showcaseireland.com

Learn with DCCI Academy
Is acadamh speisialaithe é Acadamh DCCI le haghaidh oideachais, oiliúna agus printíseachtaí. Cuirimid fáilte roimh gach duine, ó thosaitheoirí dearaidh agus ceardaíochta, go gairmithe seanbhunaithe.
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