A Supported Studio is a sustained creative environment that centres disabled people. Supported Studios provide technical artistic support, networks and audiences outside of health and social care settings.
Crawford Supported Studios is an initiative anchored by a long-term partnership between MTU Crawford College of Art & Design and Crawford Art Gallery. The Studio receives yearly support from Cork City Council Arts Office.
Artist Facilitator Sue Dolan is the long-term Studio Lead at Crawford Supported Studios.
Crawford Supported Studio provides:
-Safe art studio space
-Access to good quality art materials and equipment
-Assistance with transport and communications
-Connection with peers and the wider community
-Support in terms of professional training and development
Crawford Supported Studios is a legacy project. The studios aim to honour and sustain the remarkable supported studio established by Artist and Nurse, Hermann Marbe, at the John Birmingham Day Care Centre, Cork, in 2009.
Twice-weekly studio days held at MTU Crawford College of Art & Design Grand Parade Campus facilitated by Sue Dolan.
Continued support for studio member's artistic development with a focus on individualised opportunities.
Image Courtesy of Crawford Supported Studios
Crawford Supported Studios and Cork County Council’s LHQ Gallery present This is Ireland, a vibrant group exhibition of artists working within supported studio settings. More info https://crawfordartgallery.ie/this-is-ireland/
Image Courtesy of Crawford Supported Studios
Active participation in festivals throughout 2026, namely Creative February, Cork Lifelong Learning Festival, Midleton Arts Festival, Bealtaine, Culture Night, and Blackrock Castle Space Festival.
Image Courtesy of Crawford Supported Studios
Collaboration with Photographer and Film maker Clare Keogh and studio members Tom O’Sullivan, Íde Ní Shúilleabháin, Marie Sexton and Rosaleen Moore to create four artist films. This work is funded by MTU Arts Office Connect Le Chéile Arts Project Fund.
Contact Information
Contact person for Crawford Supported Studios:
emmaklemencic@crawfordartgallery.ie
Emma Cubitt
emma.cubitt@mtu.ie
© 2026 www.crawfordartgallery.ie
