Caldas da Rainha Takes Part in the 43rd International Handicrafts and Ceramics Fair in Barcelos
Between 31 July and 9 August, the 43rd International Handicrafts and Ceramics Fair took place in Barcelos, a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art. It is one of the most iconic and long-standing national events dedicated to handicrafts and ceramics, which continues to establish Barcelos as a national and international benchmark in the […]
AI and Creative Cities – Call for Papers
The International Journal of Crafts and Folk Arts helps to disseminate research and news on traditional arts, creative cities and cultural innovation, with a focus on AI. Topics include cultural heritage, creative industries, cultural tourism, sustainability and AI. Academic articles, essays, book reviews and news items are accepted. More information HERE.
Kanazawa Artist in Residence 2026
The Creative City of Kanazawa has issued a call for applications for an artist residency organised by the training and research institution Kanazawa Utatsuyama Kogei Kobo. The aim of this programme is to strengthen international networks among UNESCO Creative Cities through cultural exchange. The initiative aims to encourage collaboration between participating cities, promote the development […]
MESTRA – Caldas da Rainha Ceramics Fair 2026
From 19 to 21 June, ceramics will once again take centre stage at D. Carlos I Park! MESTRA – the Caldas da Rainha Ceramics Fair – returns as part of the programme for Caldas da Rainha, a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Arts. MESTRA continues to establish itself as a market for original […]
Land, Sun, Freedom – 30 Years of the Jorge Vieira Museum | Casa das Artes at the Caldas da Rainha Arts Center
On May 9, the exhibition “Terra Sol Liberdade” opened at the Leopoldo de Almeida Museum, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Jorge Vieira Museum in Beja. These three words were of great importance to Jorge Vieira’s work: the earth, both sculpted and conceptual; the sun, representing energy and light; and freedom, ever-present in his artistic […]
CaldasCut
From May 1 to 3, Caldas da Rainha hosted one of the most prestigious events in the global cutlery industry: the 5th World Meeting of Cutlery Capitals. This initiative, dedicated to cutlery and crafts, not only helped establish the municipality as the global epicenter of the sector but also marks a historic moment: the first […]
Applications are now open for artist residencies in Vallauris
An international opportunity for ceramic artists is now open for 2026 through the A.I.R. Vallauris residency programme, based in the historic town of Vallauris in the south of France, renowned for its tradition in ceramics. Since 2001, A.I.R. Vallauris has hosted over 500 international artists, offering accommodation and studio space where residents can meet local […]
TAME THE FIRE 2026 | FORGING, CERAMICS AND GASTRONOMY
On 27 and 28 March, ‘Tame the Fire’ returns to the gardens of the Arts Centre. Caldas da Rainha, a Creative City, brings together cutlery, ceramics and gastronomy at this event to celebrate the transformative power of fire and herald the arrival of spring. Organised by the CENTRA Association – Friends of the Arts Centre, […]
POIARTES 2026 – Open Call
Between the days 10 to 13 of September takes place another edition of the event POIARTES 2026 – National Exhibition of Crafts, Gastronomy, Goat Farming, Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial, in Alameda Santo André – Vila Nova de Poiares. We invite you to apply and show what is best done in the country. We ask you […]
MESTRA is back, and registration for the 2026 edition is now open!
From 19 to 21 of June 2026, D. Carlos I Park will once again host MESTRA – Caldas da Rainha Ceramics Market Exhibition, as part of the UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Arts programme. Aimed at ceramists working in the municipality of Caldas da Rainha, MESTRA also extends to ceramists representing guest municipalities, […]