On the occasion of “La Settimana del Fiorentino” , scheduled for March 25-29, 2026, Artex, in collaboration with the City of Florence and Feel Florence, offers a rich calendar of events dedicated to the artisans of the Creative Florence network. Throughout the week, numerous artisan workshops will open their doors…

Accelerator4Crafts, the digital platform of the EU-funded Tracks4Crafts (T4C) project designed to strengthen the transmission of craft knowledge, promote collaboration and stimulate innovation in the European craft sector, is online. The platform offers artisans, educators, researchers and designers digital tools and participatory methodologies to learn, share knowledge and make connections.…

In November 2025, three Italian ceramists participated in Belgium in Weaving Ceramics, the first cross-cultural experiment of the Tracks4Crafts project, led by Ian Garcia of the University of Antwerp and organized by Artex and Bokrijk. Participants experienced an immersive tool originally designed for wicker weaving and adapted for teaching ceramics…

Il Gusto Toscano  – 8th edition  🍷🍞 Save the date: March 28-29, 2026 “Il Gusto Toscano” the event dedicated to the excellence of Tuscan artisanal food and wine, returns to Florence, and selections are officially open for companies wishing to participate as exhibitors. The event will take place at Officina…

CRAFTOUR Follow the events of January 29-30, 2026 online Innovation and the future for European arts and crafts What is CRAFTOUR? CRAFTOUR is a European initiative that brings together projects and partners committed to the enhancement and innovation of artistic crafts.The goal is to build a collaborative ecosystem capable of…

From April 7-12, the European event dedicated to artistic crafts returns From April 7-12, 2026, the European Artistic Crafts Days (JEMA), the free international initiative celebrating the excellence of artistic and traditional crafts, will take place.Applications are officially open to propose events and initiatives in Tuscany and the rest of…

Two new episodes of “La Voce del Maestro. Artisan Stories of Creativity, Innovation and Enterprise,” the podcast dedicated to Tuscany’s Master Artisans. An authentic journey inside their stories, their know-how and contribution to the heritage of regional artistic craftsmanship. Master Craftsmen are not only excellences of Made in Italy, but…

From April 25 to May 3, 2026, Florence will host the 90th edition of MIDA – Mostra Internazionale dell’Artigianato, one of the most important events for those who love handmade and creativity. The spaces of the Fortezza da Basso, just a few steps from the heart of the city, will…

At Christmas choose handicrafts: the Firenze Creativa Christmas 2025 campaign kicks off. Firenze Creativa Christmas, the promotional initiative conceived by Artex and supported by the City of Florence to enhance Christmas shopping under the banner of local, authentic and sustainable crafts, is back for 2025. ➡️ Follow the #comprArtigiano social…

A cultural project that combines sartorial art, accessibility and innovation FEEL IT is born, an innovative project by MadameFLO that offers a completely new way to experience historical fashion: a sensory journey that is also accessible to blind and visually impaired people, to touch and perceive the beauty of period…

🍷 Weekend of taste in Florence: “Il Gusto Toscano” celebrates flavors and crafts Made in Tuscany A weekend full of wine, local flavors and Tuscan crafts.Back in Florence is Il Gusto Toscano 2025, the event that combines food and wine and creativity in the spaces of Officina Creativa Lab by…

RESKILLING CRAFTS: strengthening European crafts with inclusive redevelopment workshops Artex is a partner in RESKILLING CRAFTS, a European project created to support and innovate the craft sector at a time of major economic, technological and social change. Funded by Erasmus+ and lasting 36 months, RESKILLING CRAFTS involves nine partners from…

51st Exhibition of Cutting Irons “I ferri del mestiere. Il mestiere dei ferri” 📅 Opening: Saturday, September 6, 2025, 11:00 a.m.📍 Palace of the Vicars Knives and cutting irons represent only one of the many expressions of the art of iron working – the result of the creativity and dedication…

WEBINAR | JULY 22, 2025 – 16:00 | ON ZOOM The M.A.D.E. – Museums, Artshops, Design, Sustainability project presents itself on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4 p.m. with a webinar on Zoom. An opportunity to explore tools, visions and opportunities dedicated to integrating environmental sustainability into museum bookshop management…

🌟 From September 12 to 14, 2025, the Corsini Garden in Florence is transformed into a stage of excellence for the best of Tuscan artistic craftsmanship! For the fifth consecutive year, Artex presents the exhibition of the Galleria dell’Artigianato, the protagonist of the Spazio Focus within “Artigianato e Palazzo,” with…

Registration open for advanced training courses on cultural heritage conservationThe Opificio Foundation, in collaboration with the Opificio delle Pietre Dure in Florence, announces the opening of enrollment for new specialized courses dedicated to the conservation and protection of cultural heritage. Course schedule: Sept. 13 – Course Maintenance and Exhibition of…

Florence is not just a destination to be admired, but an experience to be fully lived, amid ancient stories, skilled hands and traditions handed down through the centuries. This is at the heart of the new campaign “Discover the Florentine Workshops. Get to know the real Florence,” promoted by the…

🎬 New call for SENTIERO FILM LAB: the workshop that supports new talents in the development of short films, from script to production Applications are now open for the 4th edition of Sentiero Film Lab, the workshop dedicated to the development of short films, designed for directors and – as…

Officina Creativa Lab by Artex, at the Conventino Fuori le Mura on 20 Giano della Bella Street, opens its doors to children and families in the neighborhood with a rich program of educational, inclusive and free activities. On Friday, May 9, Artex and the Ganze Women’s Association signed an annual…

MIDA 2025: the 89th edition of the International Handicrafts Exhibition returns to Florence From April 25 to May 1, 2025, MIDA returns to the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, confirming itself as a reference point for excellent craftsmanship. The Cavaniglia Pavilion will once again be the beating heart of creativity,…

Craft Gallery – Essenza del FareMIDA – International Handicrafts Exhibition of FlorenceFortezza da Basso – Cavaniglia Pavilion – Stand C2 From April 25 to May 1, 2025, the Cavaniglia Pavilion will host Essenza del Fare, an exhibition dedicated to the excellence of Tuscan craftsmanship. Set up along the Medici walls,…

On the occasion of the Week of the Florentine, which will take place March 25-30, 2025, Artex, in collaboration with the City of Florence and Feel Florence, offers a calendar full of events to discover the Florentine artisans of Firenze Creativa. Capodanno Fiorentino 2025 On March 25, Artex and Promowine…

Let’s welcome spring with the sixth edition of “Il Gusto Toscano,” an unmissable event dedicated to wine, excellent gastronomy and zero-mile Tuscan artisanal products! Organized by Artex with the collaboration of Promowine, the event aims to promote the excellence of quality Tuscan agricultural and food crafts, bringing the general public…

GEMA 2025 – TRAITS D’UNION Discover the excellence of artistic crafts in Tuscany! From March 31 to April 6, 2025, the European Artistic Crafts Days (GEMA), the international event dedicated to artistic crafts and Master Craftsmen, returns. Organized in several European countries, the event aims to enhance artisan savoir-faire, offering…

A Red Bench to say NO to violence against women 📅 Friday, March 7 – 3:00 p.m.📍Officina Creativa Lab c/o Conventino Fuori le Mura, Via Giano della Bella 20, Florence On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Artex inaugurates a Red Bench, a symbol of the fight against violence against…

New Cinema Paradiso Immersive Special Exhibition in Seoul. A timeless masterpiece, a bridge between cultures. In 2024, on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Italy, a unique event comes to life: “Cinema Paradiso Immersive Special Exhibition,” an immersive exhibition dedicated to the famous film…

𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐨 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐨 𝐝𝐢 𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐝𝐢 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐞 Biofashionlab Via Alfonso La Marmora 25/A Florence A candle decorating workshop with unique designs, colors and patterns. December 13, 14 and 15 Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes What’s included: 1 large candle or 2 small candles All materials for painting Your finished candles…