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 traditional and contemporary skills. Registrations are now open to propose initiatives in Tuscany and throughout Italy that help introduce the wider public to the world of artistic and traditional craftsmanship. A unique opportunity to open the doors of workshops, share artisanal knowledge, and pass it on to future generations.

The European Artistic Crafts Days were born in France in 2002, conceived and promoted by the Institut Pour les Savoir-Faire Français (ex INMA – Institut National des Metiers d’Art) in Paris, which selects a specific theme each year. In 2012, the event took on a European dimension, and Artex joined the initiative, collaborating with Master Artisans recognized by the Tuscany Region to give visibility to these figures. In 2023, Artex – Center for the Artistic and Traditional Craftsmanship in Tuscany, took on the role of Italian coordinator for initiatives carried out by other organizations at the national level, promoting the various events through targeted communication actions.

This year’s theme is With Heart and Soul: at the heart of the entire artisanal experience are the passion and dedication that every artisan brings to their work. Taking part in the EACD through initiatives and events means becoming part of a European network that promotes the culture of making and the beauty of artistic crafts.

Why take part?

•  Promote artisanal know-how and its transmission to the public and future generations

•  Enhance local areas within a European context

• Give visibility to initiatives through Artex’s communication network and the international campaign on the European EACD platform, managed by the Institut Pour les Savoir-Faire Français, and by ECA – European Crafts Alliance

How to take part?

Participation procedures vary between Tuscany and the rest of Italy.

📍 Tuscany

Since 2012, Artex has been a EACD partner in Tuscany and works exclusively with Master Artisans recognized by the Tuscany Region, trade associations, museums, schools, and regional institutions.

To take part from Tuscany:

📌 Fill in the dedicated form, indicating the activities you would like to propose

📌 Wait for the selection results and take part in the coordination briefing

📌 Attend the online information meeting dedicated to Tuscan events

👉 [ TUSCANY REGISTRATION FORM ] 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzbb_ss7HSlCojhTjZewrgPYYyzaSACNd6VwcG8FY-fY3PoA/viewform

🇮🇹 Rest of Italy

Since 2023, Artex has been the national coordinator of the EACD and collects initiatives from craft enterprises, trade associations, museums, schools, public bodies, and companies that believe in the culture of making.

To take part from the rest of Italy:
📌 Fill in the national form with information about the proposed activities
📌 Wait for the selection results
📌 Attend the online meeting dedicated to Italian organizers

👉 [ ITALY REGISTRATION FORM ] 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMpiCw8dGfE8P0QMaPO8EEnBk-E5zaorLGVraC5TsroNp3vA/viewform

All participants will receive the official media kit with EACD 2026 graphics, to adapt their communication across all required formats and platforms.

Info: c.materassi@artex.firenze.it

For further information visit: www.journeesdesmetiersdart.fr

The 2026 EACD edition is developed by Artex as a part of the project Officina Creativa Lab, promoted by Tuscany Region and the Municipality of Florence, in collaboration with UniCoop Firenze.