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 […]

May 31, 2024

OPEN CALL: Collect Art Fair 2025

Applications for Collect Art Fair 2025 are now open! Collect is the premier event for contemporary craft and design and the 2025 edition  is set to […]
May 8, 2024

OPEN CALL: Summer School in Portugal for design, architecture and craft students

Are you a design and architecture enthusiast, or a craftsman looking to delve deeper into the world of traditional basket weaving? Look no further! Passa Ao […]
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 […]
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 […]
January 20, 2024

OPPORTUNITY ALERT: Creative Exchange Residency for Craft Practitioners is BACK and BETTER!

Exciting news for craft practitioners! The Creative Exchange Residency of WCC Europe is making a comeback, now with an extended and more flexible format based on […]
January 15, 2024

MIDA 2024 – Open call for Craft SMEs to join the Florence International Craft Fair

New edition of MIDA in Florence from 25 April to 1 May 2024. Now in its 88th edition, the Florence International Craft Fair hosts in the exhibition spaces of […]
October 19, 2023

WCCE presents 𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

𝐀 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞! 𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 by WCCE & Distributed Design Crafts in the Digital Age: Mastering Innovation and Sustainability Are […]