Rachel Kenny (b. 1998) is a Cork-born multi-disciplinary artist, based in Dublin, Ireland. She holds a Commended Honours Bachelor's degree in Fine Art Print from the National College of Art and Design, Dublin, with prior studies in Philosophy, Sociology, and Drama Studies, University College Dublin. In 2023, she earned the prestigious Graduate Award from Graphic Studio Dublin and her work was acquired by The Office of Public Works, Dublin Castle, joining the esteemed State Art Collection of Ireland. She is currently funded and supported by the Irish Arts Council and Design & Crafts Council Ireland.
INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Graphic Studio Dublin
FLUX Studios
Design & Crafts Council IrelandInternational Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists
Visual Artists Ireland
ArtnetDLR
COLLECTIONS
Office of Public Works Irish State Art Collection, Dublin Castle
Graphic Studio Dublin
AWARDS
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Emerging Maker - Sustainable Design Award (Sole Recipient) (2025)
Travel and Training Award (2025)
Arts Council Ireland Agility Award (2024)
Graphic Studio Dublin Graduate Award (2023)
Office of Public Works Purchase Award (2023)National College of Art and Design Commended Honours Bachelor of Fine Art Print (2023)
Graphic Studio Dublin
FLUX Studios
Design & Crafts Council IrelandInternational Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists
Visual Artists Ireland
ArtnetDLR
COLLECTIONS
Office of Public Works Irish State Art Collection, Dublin Castle
Graphic Studio Dublin
AWARDS
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Emerging Maker - Sustainable Design Award (Sole Recipient) (2025)
Travel and Training Award (2025)
Arts Council Ireland Agility Award (2024)
Graphic Studio Dublin Graduate Award (2023)
Office of Public Works Purchase Award (2023)National College of Art and Design Commended Honours Bachelor of Fine Art Print (2023)