Florence Rocks 2026: “Rock the Stage, Respect the City” campaign kicks off
On the occasion of Firenze Rocks 2026, the #EnjoyRespectFirenze campaign is launching “Rock the Stage, Respect the City,” an initiative dedicated to promoting a more conscious and responsible way of experiencing major events in the city. The project, promoted by Destination Florence Foundation for the City of Florence, invites citizens
La Settimana del Fiorentino 2026
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 new digital platform for European crafts
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.
Weaving Ceramics: the first cross-sectional experiment of Tracks4Crafts.
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
Save the date: Il Gusto Toscano is back at the Conventino
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
Discover CRAFTOUR and follow events online
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
JEMA 2026 – European Métiers d’Art Days
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
La Voce del Maestro: listen to the new episodes!
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
Applications open for Florence craft show
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 craftsmanship: #comprArtigiano
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
