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ECA at the Craft Economists & Academics Forum 50 in Wenzhou, China
The European Crafts Alliance President Ana Cristina Mendes took part in Craft Economists & Academics Forum 50 hosted by the China National Arts and Crafts Society in in Wenzhou, China. During the event, Mendes delivered a key note speach exploring how craft can...
New Packaging Rules and Craft Businesses: Evidence from 768 businesses across Europe
58.5% of respondents to ECA’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Impact Survey are stopping, pausing or restricting EU cross-border sales. The findings point to a growing mismatch between very small sales volumes and national Extended Producer...
De Mains De Maîtres Luxembourg Launches European Exhibition Cycle for 10th Anniversary
Founded in 2016 to champion artistic crafts as a vital living heritage, ECA member De Mains De Maîtres Luxembourg marks its tenth anniversary with an ambitious four-part European exhibition series. Curated by Jean-Marc Dimanche, the anniversary cycle takes...
Unveiling the Arts Behind the Masks: Exhibition Opens in Valladolid
The European cultural heritage project MASKS has launched a new exhibition at the CEARCAL gallery in Valladolid, Spain, running until 25 September 2026. The showcase presents the outcomes of recent international craft mobilities held over the summer in Bucharest,...
European Heritage Days 2026: Heritage at Risk
Jointly organised by the Council of Europe and the European Union, the European Heritage Days return this autumn under the theme Heritage at Risk: Revive, Resist, Reimagine. The 2026 edition shifts the focus from passive celebration to active safeguarding, examining...
A New Platform for Contemporary Craft Opens in Aarhus, Denmark
The Danish Crafts & Design Association has launched RERUM,, a new artist-run exhibition space in Aarhus, Denmark. Located at the experimental cultural hub Institut for X, the venue is housed within a repurposed shipping container originally used as a breakroom for...
Crafting Europe Manifesto 2025: Now Available in Hungarian
The Crafting Europe Manifesto 2025 has been published in Hungarian, further expanding the reach of this sector advocacy tool into Central Europe. This latest translation joins the recently released Danish edition, bringing the total number of available language...
Stockholm Craft Week 2026: Programme and Opening Conference Announced
Stockholm Craft Week returns this autumn from 30 September to 4 October. The 2026 edition features a city-wide programme of exhibitions, open studios, craft tours and talks focusing on contemporary craft practices.The Collaborating Craft Conference The event...
Artigianato e Palazzo 2026: Craft and Nature Meet in Florence
From 11 to 13 September, the 32nd edition of Artigianato e Palazzo takes over the historic Giardino Corsini in Florence. Organisers have selected 100 artisans and young designers to explore the central theme of reconnecting with nature. The event highlights physical...
Crafting Reality: Polish Contemporary Craft at València Design Fest 2026
Throughout September and October, Valencia hosts its annual Design Fest. The city-wide celebration builds on Valencia's ongoing legacy as a UNESCO City of Design. It brings together local art galleries, cultural centres, and architecture institutions, running...