Call for Applications – 7th International Craft Audiovisual Exhibition
Selected films will be presented at the Gala on 𝟐𝟕/09/2025 at the 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐲 𝐇𝐮𝐛 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐚. D𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝟏𝟖 𝐌𝐚𝐲 2025.
EUROPEAN EMERGING CRAFT PLATFORM
We are an international platform connecting 12 organisations from 12 European countries supporting new and emerging craft artists and practitioners, helping them collaborate, develop their skills, and promote their work nationally and internationally. We encourage co-creation and the use of new technologies to innovate the craft industry, preserve its history, and shape its future. We also aim to engage marginalised communities and institutions to raise awareness of the needs of emerging craft artists and improve their representation in the sector.
Latest news from the project
Celebrating European Artistic Craft Days in Center Rog
Center Rog will celebrate the European Artistic Crafts Days from March 31 to April 5, 2025, under the auspices of the European Crafts Alliance.
Crack the Craft Code: Winning with Galleries & Stores! A Beginner’s Guide for Emergent Crafters
Interview to Svetlana Azernikova, art manager at Caravel Art Center in Fuchal, Madeira, on how crafters can start working with galleries and craft stores.
Crafting Sustainability – Mentoring Through Marine Waste Art – Interview to Vera Menezes
Interview to Vera Menezes: through her craftwork at Loja do Profeta, Portugal, she is mentoring and inspiring others to embrace sustainability through craft.
Upcycling textile workshops with Vasylyna Buryanyk
Vasylyna instructed a group of 15 participants on how to repurpose and upcycle plastic, textile, cellophane and other waste materials.
Maker Residence Program: European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025
European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 announces the second edition of our unique Maker Residence Program as part of the makers united festival, scheduled for June 2025.
Events
Coffee talks with Crafters
Join us on March 25 at 3 PM for a live talk with Carina Mendonça, a talented artist and crafter from Madeira Island, known for her sustainable approach to creativity.
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PRINCIPLES TO SHAPE THE CRAFT SECTOR
Safeguarding Cultural and Linguistic Heritage
We preserve, develop, and promote Europe’s cultural and linguistic diversity. Through initiatives like the Repository, Coffee Talks, Craft Academy, and Nomadic Map, the platform showcases its identity and mission directly involving around 3,500 craft artists, strengthening the impact of this shared vision.
Boosting Creativity and Growth
We foster artistic collaboration, innovation, and mobility in Europe’s creative sector. Through Craft Labs, workshops, and training, it supports craft artists—including 388 with direct funding—to grow their skills and impact.
Empowering Craft Professionals
We support emerging crafters by fostering creativity, lifelong learning, and fair opportunities. Key initiatives focus on new creation models, skills development, and strategy building. The platform promotes gender equality, fair pay, and better working conditions, ensuring a more inclusive and diverse craft sector.
Strengthening Culture and Sustainability
We promote cultural participation, well-being, and environmental awareness through sustainable co-creation projects aligned with the European Green Deal. By supporting residencies, mobility programs, festivals, and craft labs, the platform provides emerging artists with space to create, collaborate, and showcase culturally unique applied arts across Europe.
Expanding Beyond Europe
We promote European craft worldwide through a shared brand, vision, and community. By fostering global connections, it strengthens engagement and visibility beyond the EU.
Starting in its second year, the platform will welcome new members from outside the EU, aiming to include at least 10 more countries by 2027, expanding its impact internationally.
Leveraging Technology for Growth
We help crafters enhance their competitiveness by enabling virtual participation and showcasing their work on an innovative web platform.
Platform membership
activities
Craftwork 4.0 All provides opportunities for emerging craft artists to create, develop, and showcase their work. Key activities include:
- Creation & Innovation: Crafting new works, developing digital elements, and exploring sustainable business models.
- Collaboration: Promoting cross-country collaboration through residencies, workshops, and mobility programs.
- Training & Growth: Offering workshops and Craft Academies focused on digital skills, sustainability, and business.
- Community Engagement: Organizing Craft Movements, Festivals, and Roadshows to promote crafts and engage local and international audiences.
- Support & Networking: Facilitating the creation of new works, supporting 50+ emerging artists annually, and expanding the platform’s reach through international collaborations.
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