Information: Regional Government supports 139 handicraft projects
The Regional Government, through the Vice-Presidency, will allocate more than 283 thousand Euros to 139 projects to be developed in the area of handicrafts, representing an overall investment of more than 518 thousand Euros. The projects that have applied for the Incentive System for the Development of the Azores Handicrafts (SIDART) in this year’s edition comprise several areas, raining fr... more >>

Information: Regional Government increases support for development of Azores handicrafts by 288 thousand Euros
The Regional Government, through the Vice-Presidency, has decided to increase the appropriation available for the approval of applications under the Incentive System for the Development of Handicrafts in the Azores (SIDART) by 288 thousand Euros. This increase in the available allocation for 2020 intends to support Craft Production Units (UPA) in the current economic situation due to the constra... more >>

Information: Regional Government opens applications for handicraft support amounting to 270 thousand Euros
The Regional Government, through the Vice-Presidency, will open the period for submission of applications under the Incentive System for the Development of the Azores Handicrafts (SIDART) between February 17 and March 31. Applications must be made exclusively online on the Regional Centre for Handicrafts (CRAA) page at the address www.artesanato.azores.gov.pt. An order published today in the Of... more >>

Information: Regional Government promotes 7th edition of PRENDA - Azores Handicrafts Festival
The Vice-Presidency of the Government, through the Regional Centre for Handicrafts (CRAA), promotes the 7th edition of the Azores Handicrafts Festival - PRENDA, which takes place in Ponta Delgada until December 8. PRENDA presents a vast programme of craft proposals, featuring more than 20 activities designed to rethink crafts traditions, materials and techniques, in addition to shows, talks and w... more >>

Information: Azores Handicrafts at Comptoir Helvétique International Fair in Switzerland
The Azores Handicraft participates, for the first time, at the Comptoir Helvétique International Fair in Lausanne, Switzerland, an initiative of the Vice-Presidency of the Government, through the Regional Centre for Handicrafts (CRAA). The Comptoir Helvétique takes place from September 13 to 22 September. It is an international fair that hosts 200 exhibitors and receives 150 thousand vis... more >>

Information: Regional Centre for Handicrafts brings "Creative Residency 2019 - Ceramics and Vegetable Fibres" to Cape Verde
The Vice Presidency of the Government, through the Regional Centre for Handicrafts (CRAA), opens Tuesday, September 3, the "Creative Residency 2019 - Ceramics and Vegetable Fibres" exhibition at CNAD - Centre for Art, Crafts and Design of Mindelo on São Vicente Island, Cape Verde. The exhibition, which will be open until September 30, features the works created under the Creative Residency he... more >>

Information: Regional Government promotes handicraft exhibition during Praia da Vitória Festivities
The Regional Government, through the Regional Centre for Handicrafts (CRAA), promotes, as in previous years, a handicraft exhibition under the programme of Praia da Vitória Festivities taking place on Terceira Island. The "Praia da Vitória Azores Handicrafts," running from August 2 to 11, intends to seize the potential of a season of increased tourism flows on Terceira Island to enhance ... more >>

Information: Regional Government supports 168 handicraft projects
The Regional Government, through the Vice-Presidency, will allocate more than 296 thousand Euros to 168 projects to be developed in the area of handicrafts, representing an overall investment of more than 540 thousand Euros. The projects that have applied for the Incentive System for the Development of the Azores Handicrafts (SIDART) in this year's edition comprise several areas, raining from trai... more >>

Information: Azores distinguished at International Craft Fair
The Azores Handicrafts was distinguished with two honourable mentions at FIA - International Craft Fair that runs until Sunday in Lisbon, where the works of 12 handicraft production units of the archipelago are featured. The Vice-Presidency of the Government, through the Regional Centre for Handicrafts (CRAA), promotes the participation of the Azores in the event. Artisans may compete for the FIA ... more >>

Information: Azores Handicrafts at Lisbon International Fair
The Vice-Presidency of the Government, through the Regional Centre for Handicrafts (CRAA), promotes the participation of the Azores and regional handicraft companies in the Lisbon International Craft Fair (FIA) that runs from June 29 to July 7. The participation of CRAA in the Lisbon International Craft Fair aims to promote Azorean handicrafts and artisans with a view to reaching new audiences. F... more >>