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| WORLD CRAFTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL Founded in 1964, the WCCI is a non governmental, non profit organisation whose aim is to strengthen the status of crafts as a vital element in our cultural and economic life, to promote crafts peoples organisations and to encourage economic development WCC INTERNATIONAL SECRETARIAT - Anthrakitou 5 & Tsechouli Street,- Kastro Ioanninon, Ioannina, GR45 221, GREECE T : +30-26510-72315 - Fax: +30-26510-36695 - E-mail: wis@epcon.gr http://www.wccwis.gr http://www.easycraft.org european portal for crafts. |
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| Europe |
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| WORLD CRAFTS COUNCIL EUROPE One of the five branches of the WCC (the others are Africa, Asia, Latin America and North America), it shares the same objectives and works on the implementation of projects by : ensuring the promotion of crafts, establishing a network of contacts in these fields, collecting and disseminating information. WCC Europe 50, rue A. Chavée - B-7100 La Louvière Belgium Tel. +32 64 22.92.85 - Fax. +32 64 28 52 17 EMail: wcceurope@wcc-europe.org http://www.wcc-europe.org |
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| Ireland |
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| CRAFTS COUNCIL OF IRELAND The Crafts council of Ireland is in charge of the design and economic development of crafts. Its activities are centred around the collection and dissemination of information, business opportunities, prices, competitions, events, professional directories...to training programmes and a calendar of exhibitions. It is also the initiator of Showcase Ireland which brings together 600 exhibitors exclusively from crafts backgrounds. Castle Yard, IE-, Kilkenny T.: +353 56 61804 - Fax: +353 56 63754. ccoi@craftscouncil-of-ireland.ie http://www.ccoi.ie |
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| VLAAMS INSTITUUT VOOR HET ZELFSTANDIG ONDERNEMEN (VIZO) Craft and Design Department Kanselarijstraat 19 - 1000 - Brussel - Belgique T : 02 227 49 60 Fax : 02 217 46 12 http://www.vizo.be WORLD CRAFTS COUNCIL BELGIQUE FRANCOPHONE Responsible for the promotion of crafts in French speaking Belgium and acts as a spokesperson for craftspeople with public and cultural authorities, the media and the general public. WCC - BF 50, rue Achille Chavée - B-7100 La Louvière (Belgique) Tél. : +32-(0)64-22.92.85 - Fax : +32-(0)64-28.52.17 e-mail : info@wcc-bf.org http://www.wcc-bf.org HAINAUT PROVINCIAL OFFICE FOR CRAFTS "L'Office provincial du Hainaut des Artisanats, des Industries et des Métiers d'Art" works for the recognition and development of crafts. Rue des Clercs 31 - 7000 - Mons - Belgique T : 065 36 04 64 Fax : 065 33 57 32 http://www.hainaut.be/templates/hainaut_stat.asp?page=/tourisme/metiers&navcont=2,18,163 OFFICE DES METIERS D'ART DU BRABANT WALLON The Office des Métiers d'Art de la Province du Brabant wallon aims to promote high-quality crafts in general and the works of artisans in the Walloon Brabant and Brussels region in particular.To this end, the Office publishes a catalogue and takes part in exhibitions both in Belgium and abroad. Office des Métiers d'Art de la Province du Brabant wallon Bâtiment Archimède - avenue Einstein, 2 - 1300 Wavre BELGIQUE Tél : 0032 (0)10.23.61.85 - Fax : 0032 (0)10.23.62.39 http://www.oma-bw.org/oma/index.htm |
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| Internet Center for Crafts in Denmark "If you look for a good newsletter about design, something like discussions, reviews, juicy gossip and hot news" http://www.crafts.dk/crafts_en.htm GULDAGERGÅRD International ceramic research center for the development of ceramic arts. Professional artists from all over the world can meet each other, be inspired, accomplish specific projects, or explore new techniques, materials and firings. Heilmannsvej 31A - DK-4230 Skælskør T +4558190016 - F +4558190037 http://www.ceramic.dk/Engelsk/Ceramic.htm |
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| Germany |
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| BUNDESVERBAND KUNSTHANDWERK The German Crafts Association (BK) is the umbrella organization for professional craftspersons in Germany, working as an unaffiliated, nonpartisan organization. BK is a national organization. Its main objective is representing its members' interests in the economic and cultural promotion of contemporary arts and crafts. Johannisplatz 3 73525 Schwäbisch Gmünd Tél : 07171/36052 Fax 07171/36952 bdk.gd@t-online.de http://www.bundesverband-kunsthandwerk.de http://www.kunsthandwerk.de BERUFSVERBAND HANDWERK KUNST DESIGN E.V. Professional Association of Crafts Arts and Design http://formdesign.de/ Windmühlstrasse 3 60329 Frankfurt Tel.: 069 - 740 231 Fax: 069 - 740 233 |
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| Spain |
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| AAIP FAD Associación de Actividades Artesanas y Investigación Plástica del Fomento de las Artes Decorativas (Association of Handicraft Activities and Plastic Investigation from FAD) is a cultural entity founded in 1973 the goal of which is to invigorate handicraft and artistic creativity AAIP FAD · Convent dels Àngels · Plaça dels Àngels, 5-6 · 08001 Barcelona · Tel: 93 443 75 20 Fax: 93 329 60 79 · email: info@aaipfad.com http://www.aaipfad.com/ OFICIO+ARTE - ORGANIZACION OF SPANISH CRAFTSPEOPLE This professional organisation represents 39 professional associations throughout Spain. It's main objective is the improvement of the environment for businesses in this sector, via the dissemination of information, via its internet site, the magazine « Oficio y arte » , a documentation centre and it also develops a number of innovative projects. Camino de la Iglesia 38 - 15009 - La Coruña - España T : 34-981-288104 Fax : 34-981-133569 http://www.oficioyarte.org FUNDACION ESPANOLA PARA LA INNOVACION DE LA ARTESANIA The foundation is dedicated to the organisation and the management of projects which encourage the integration of innovation in to the crafts sector. Mayor, 6 • 28013 MADRID • España T.: +34 91 532 51 03 - 532 72 79 • Fax: +34 91 532 98 12 fundesarte@fundesarte.org http://www.fundesarte.org |
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| SOCIETE D'ENCOURAGEMENT AUX METIERS D'ART The SEMA has a mission of monitoring and providing information for craftspeople through its resource centre, its multimedia resources and its internet site. It offers communication tools specially for crafts notably via its “Gallery d’actualité” news gallery, exhibition hall and the publication “Metiers d’art magazine”. 23 avenue Daumesnil - 75012 - Paris - France T : 00-33-1 55 78 85 85 Fax : 00-33-1 55 78 86 17 http://www.eurosema.com DELEGATION AUX ARTS PLASTIQUES, DAP The " Department of Plastic Arts of the Ministry for the Arts " defines and implements the State policy in the plastic arts sector by promoting design, aid to designers, acquisitions and orders and training, as well as via distribution to the public of all forms of plastic expression, such as painting, sculpture, graphics, photography, arts professions, industrial design, fashion, videos and computer-generated images and comic strips. 59 r Petits Champs 75001 PARIS Tél : 01 40 15 80 00 http://www.cnap.fr/ FEDERATION NATIONALE DES ATELIERS D'ART Professionnal organization and french organization for the WCC Europe. 45, rue des Petites Ecuries 75010 Paris Secrétariat : Poulcot - 56520 Guidel - Tél. : 02 97 65 35 36 http://www.webfnaa.org CONFEDERATION FRANÇAISE DES METIERS D'ART The Confederation represents 25 associations. 4, passage Roux - 75017 Paris - Tél. : 01 44 01 08 30 ATELIERS D'ART DE FRANCE Helps members to market their work abroad and in France. 4 passage Roux - 75017 Paris T. + 33 1 44 01 08 30 fax + 33 1 44 01 08 35/45 info@atelierdart.com http://www.ateliersdart.com |
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| CONFARTIGIANATO - FEDERAZIONE NAZIONALE ATTIVITÀ ARTISTICHE E CULTURALI National Federation of artistic and cultural activities Via S. Giovanni in Laterano 152 - 00184 - Roma - Italia T : 39-06-703742591 Fax : 39-06-70454304 http://www.confartigianato.it ASSOCIAZIONE NAZIONALE ARTIGIANATO ARTISTICO - C/O CNA NAZIONALE National Association of artistic crafts Via Guattani 13 - 00161 - Roma - Italia T : 39-06-44188258 / 271 Fax : 39-06-44249515 http://www.cna.it/anaart/ |
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| Austria |
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| BUNDESSEKTION GEWERBE; HANDWERK, DIENSTLEISTUNG DER WKOE The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber trade and craft, commerce, industry, transportation, tourism, services industries, finance and insurance Wiedner Haupstrasse 63 - 1045 - Wien - Autriche T : 43 1 501 05 3290 Fax : 43 1 502 36 275 http://www.wk.or.at |
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| CEARTE Centre for Professional Training with joint management, created in 1986 by means of a protocol between the IEFP (Institute of Employment and Professional Training) and the Cáritas Diocesana of Coimbra. Its attributes are the response to the need for professional training in the handicrafts sector, through the qualification of new craftsmen/women in areas of high employability, or in areas which allow the reversal of the process of decay in activities which still show the conditions for economic viability, or by means of carrying out training activities of craftsmen/women in the field, so contributing to making viable the employment initiatives and for developing the sector zona industrial da Pedrulha apartado 8146 - 3021-901 - Coimbra - Portugal - T : 239 492 399 Fax : 239492293 http://www.cearte.pt CENCAL " Centro de Formação Profissional para a Industria da Cerâmica " R. Luis Caldas - Apt. 39 - 2504-909 Caldas da Rainha - T: + 351 262 840 110 - Fax: + 351 262 842 224 http://www.cencal.pt Vocational training in the field of ceramics CRAT - Centro Regional de Artes Tradicionais (Regional Traditional Arts Centre) Rua da Reboleira,37 - 4050-492 Porto Tel. 22332021 e-mail : crat@mail.telepac.pt Handicraft information (speacilly for the North), Exibitions and investigation. Federação Portuguesa de Artes e Oficios Rua da Capela n.º 11 - Casais da Lapa - 2700 Cartaxo Crafstmen federation |
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| SVENSK FORM The Swedish Society of Crafts and Design. Svensk Form is a design center with exhibitions, café, library, periodicals room, picture archive and shop. Svensk Form Holmamiralens väg 2, 111 49 Stockholm http://www.svenskform.se/ KONSTHANTVERKSCENTRUM the Centre for Designer Makers The Swedish Association of Craftsmen and Industrial Designers (KIF) founded the organisation in 1990. The aim is to spread information and knowledge of Swedish craft in order to make it easier for the members to make a living of their work. Konsthantverkscentrum is a non-profit organisation supported by the state Konsthantverkscentrum Stockholm : Packhuset Johannesgränd 1, 111 30 Stockholm Tel: 08-545 222 90, fax: 08-545 222 91. E-mail: info@konsthantverkscentrum.se Göteborg : Kastellgatan21 - 413 07Göteborg. Tel: 031-13 12 42, fax: 031-13 12 42. E-mail: bibbi@konsthantverkscentrum.se http://www.konsthantverk.org/ SVENSKA HEMSLÖJDSFÖRENINGARNS RIKSFÖRBUND (the Swedish Crafts Organisation). Riddarg. 8, 114 35 STOCKHOLM SWEDEN tel:+46 08-679 74 60 SVERIGES HANTVERKSRAD Swedish organisation which works in the development of crafts training. Box 147 793 23 Leksand T.l 0247-369 50 Fax 0247-151 70. http://www.hantverksrad.se |
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| CRAFTS COUNCIL The Crafts Council is the UK's national organisation for the promotion of contemporary crafts. Established in 1971, we are an independent body funded by the Arts Council of England, responsible for promoting fine craftsmanship, encouraging high standards and increasing public awareness of contemporary crafts and applied arts. The Crafts Council promotes the contemporary crafts in Great Britain. It is an independent organisation funded by the Arts Council of England and provides services to craftspeople and the public. The Crafts Council's premises in London provides a craft gallery, reference library, resource centre and shop. The Crafts Council 44a Pentonville Road,Islington, London N1 9BY Tel +44 020 7278 7700 Fax +44 020 7837 6891 http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/ THE SCOTTISH ARTS COUNCIL is an executive non-departmental public body (NDPB) which is one of the main channels for Government funding for the arts in Scotland, receiving its funding from the Scottish Executive. The Scottish Arts Council supports and promotes the development of contemporary crafts, including those which have their origins in the indigenous cultures of Scotland. We are committed to raising the profile of crafts and strengthening the network of organisations which promote and present them The Scottish Arts Council is based at 12 Manor Place, Edinburgh EH3 7DD Phone: 0131 226 6051 Fax: 0131 225 9833 E-mail: help.desk@scottisharts.org.uk http://www.scottisharts.org.uk |
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| CRAFTS FOUNDATION ROMANIA The foundation is dedicated to the promotion and the development of small craft businesses 3, Rosia Montana bl.M20, sc. 2, ap.57, sect.6, RO-77584, Bucharest T : +40 -1 -4304280 - Fax:+40 -1 -43034 http://crafts.ong.ro |
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| ULUV The Institute is financed by the Culture Ministry. Its activities are directed towards the development of design and innovation, marketing, events organisation, training and the publication of a magazine “Crafts, Arts, Design”. Obchodná 64, 816 11 Bratislava T. + 421 2 / 5273 1344-5 http://www.uluv.sk craft@uluv.sk |
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