European Artistic Crafts Days – 7/12 April 2026

From 7 to 12 April 2026, the European Artistic Crafts Days (EACD) return — the free international event dedicated to promoting artistic craftsmanship and excellence in […]

CRAFTOUR – Upcoming Events | 29–30 January 2026

29 January 2026 | Scientific Conference, University of Antwerp – Belgium Featuring interactive roundtables, keynote speeches, and research paper presentations exploring the five CRAFTOUR pillars, the […]

Culture for objects, objects for culture: bookshops and merchandising in Italian museums – December 16, 2025, 3.00 P.M.

The Galileo Museum, together with its partners Artex – Centre for the artistic and traditional Tuscan crafts, the Academy of Fine Arts of Florence, the SAGAS […]

Homo Faber Economy training programs – January 2026

1️⃣ Business fundamentals: conscious choices for starting and growing with solidity  24 hours – In person: January 13, 20, 22, 2026 A journey together with the […]

Open Call for the 6th International Ceramics Triennial UNICUM 2026 – Ceramic Form and Function: Beyond Use

The 6th International Ceramics Triennial UNICUM 2026 is organised by the National Museum of Slovenia in co-production with Center Rog, Ljubljana. UNICUM is a key international […]

New Erasmus+ Opportunity for Apprentices in Design

The Erasmus+ VET Consortium, coordinated by I.I.S. Salvemini Duca d’Aosta in Florence in collaboration with Mestieri Toscana, is opening applications for a new mobility program dedicated […]

The project ALE | Webinar on Zoom, 4 december at 4.30 PM

New trends in sustainable packaging: the project ALE Bio-based paper and polymers for eco-responsible innovation Artex is thrilled to present a new free virtual meeting in […]

| Homo Faber Economy Project | Upcoming Training and Coaching Schedule | October 17 – December 31, 2025

From now until December, several training sessions, coaching meetings, and study visits to centres of excellence in Venice will take place, led by qualified experts. These […]

Application open for the 2026 LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize

The LOEWE FOUNDATION launches the ninth edition of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2026, an annual international award celebrating excellence in craftsmanship. The LOEWE FOUNDATION seeks […]

A survey to explore how technology can support craft enterprises and the Cultural and Creative Industries

The ELLIE project – Enhancing Living cultural heritage through innovative digital tools and Experiences (2025–2027), funded by the Horizon Europe program, involves 13 partners from 6 […]

April 9, 2024

New report by WCCE about the challenges in Europe’s Craft Sector

The World Craft Council Europe (WCCE) revealed a research titled “A Study into the Resilience of the Craft Sector in Europe” in March 2024. In this […]
April 3, 2024

European Artistic Craft Days 2024 – “From hand to hand”

The European Artistic Craft Days (EACD) will take place from April 2nd to 7th, 2024. This event was born in France in 2002 and since 2012 […]
March 27, 2024

SAVE THE DATE: 5th New European Bauhaus (NEB) Webinar – April 17, 2024

Mark your calendars for the 5th New European Bauhaus (NEB) webinar, Responsible Futures: Innovation & Experimentation in Craft, on April 17, 2024, at 17:00 (CET). This free […]
March 18, 2024

WCC Europe presents a new business training programme for crafts professionals

Are you a craft enthusiast with dreams of taking your enterprise to new heights? Look no further! The World Craft Council Europe (WCCE) is thrilled to […]
March 13, 2024

New report by ETF – Crafting the Future: Five Squared [5²]

In February 2024, the European Training Foundation (ETF) released Crafting the Future: Five Squared [5²], a study authored by ETF experts Floriana Folisi, Francesca Rosso and […]
March 6, 2024

REGISTRATION OPENING for the 30th anniversary of ARTIGIANATO E PALAZZO – September 13th-15th, 2024

The registrations for the much-anticipated 30th anniversary of Artigianato e Palazzo are now open. The 30th edition of the Exhibition represents a significant milestone in its […]
February 14, 2024

OPEN CALL for Contemporary Ceramic Artists

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 Are you a company that produces contemporary and innovative ceramics? Do you want to showcase your work in one of […]
February 7, 2024

OPEN CALL: Rings in Water 2024

The “Rings in Water” competition promotes the creation of innovative designer products inspired by traditional craft, fostering a dialogue on preserving traditional values in contemporary craft, […]
February 3, 2024

OPEN CALL FOR TEXTILE ARTISANS/ARTISTS

OPEN CALL FOR TEXTILE ARTISANS/ARTISTS Are you a passionate textile artisan or artist eager to be part of an exciting research project? Here’s your chance to […]