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Designation of a WCC Craft City: Guidelines
A network of creative craft cities worldwide has been recently launched by the World Crafts Council (WCC) in the framework of the creative economy and in response to the growing awareness of the contribution of local authorities, craftspeople and communities to cultural, economic and social development.
For further information and how to apply, please download the guidelines below.
Calendar of Events 2023
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WCC-Byelaws Meeting - January 9, 2023, via zoom
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WCC-International Board Meeting (01/2023) - January 19, 2023, via zoom
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WCC-International Board Meeting (02/2023) - February 6, 2023, via zoom
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Knowledge Exchange Residency - February 8-10, 2023, at the Creative Futures Academy, Dublin, Ireland
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7th Fajr International Handicrafts Festival - February 15-23, 2023, Tehran, Iran
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Knowledge Exchange Residency - February 15-17, 2023, at the National Reference Centre for Crafts, Granada, Spain
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Craft Cities Evaluation to Iran - February 23 - March 2, 2023, Iran
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Pottery Expo - Feb 25 -26, 2023, Warrandyte, Victoria, Australia
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INACRAFT Trade Fair - March 1-5, 2023, Jakarta
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National Craft Day (HKK) 2023 - March 1-13, 2023, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Online Launch of Garland Magazine #30 The Taste-Makers - March 9, 2023, via zoom
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European Artistic Crafts Days - March 27 - April 2, 2023, at different locations in Europe
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12th Cheongju International Craft Competition - March 31 - May 7, 2023, Cheongju, South Korea
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Nelson Jewellery Week 2023 - April 13-23, 2023, Nelson, New Zealand
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Kamala Awards 2022 - April 13, 2023, via zoom
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WCC-International Board Meeting (03/2023) - April 19, 2023, via zoom
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Online Building a Craft and Design Enterprise Programme - April & May, 2023
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WCC-Craft City Sub-committee Meeting - May 9, 2023
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Abstract Nature: Malaysia's Heritage Craft Exhibition - May 6-14, 2023 in London, UK
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WCC-Award of Excellence for Handicrafts Sub-committee Meeting - May 9, 2023
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Call for Entries for the Asia Pacific Region Craft Master Program - (Submission of Application) May 20 - June 20, 2023
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New EU Bauhaus webinars programme: (Topic 3 - Circular Economy) - May 2023
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Launch of the report “European Market for Crafts” - May 2023
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World Crafts Week: Ceremony of the 59th Anniversary of World Crafts Council's Establishment and the Opening Ceremony of the National Handicrafts Exhibition - June 9-16, 2023, Iran
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7th International Craft Awards - June – December 2023
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Online MOOC on Circular Economy & Sustainability - June 2023 - ongoing to 2024
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Exhibition at ‘Le Banquet’ - June 7-11, 2023, at Révélations, Paris
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International Folk Art Market (IFAM) 2023 - July 5-9, 2023, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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WCC-Europe General Assembly - July 3 - 5, 2023, Malta
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WCC-Europe Annual Conference - July 6, 2023, Malta
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XVII International Festival Traditional Culture and Crafts (OIMO-2023) - July 27 - August 6, 2023, Kyrgyzstan
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Craft Cities Summit - Sept./Oct. 2023 (TBC), Bornholm
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Goroka Bilum Festival - Sep 14-19, 2023, Pacific Gardens Hotel, Goroka, Papua New Guinea
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II International Festival of Handicrafts - September 21-23, 2023, Kokand, Uzbekistan
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New EU Bauhaus webinars programme: (Topic 4 - Geographical indicators for the craft sector) - October 2023
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5th India Craft Week - (To be announced), New Delhi, India
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The 3rd International Festival for People with Disabilities- November 5-9, 2023, Tehran, Iran
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18th Craft Trend Fair 2023 - December 14-17, 2023, Seoul, South Korea
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Networking & training activities organised by WCC-E members - ongoing 2023
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Creative Exchange Residency Programme - ongoing 2023, at different locations in Europe
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Launch of the report “Analysis of the Resilience of the Crafts Sector” - end of the year 2023
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Biennial of Contemporary Glass Jewellery - 2023 (TBC)
Calendar of Events 2022
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WCC-Craft City Celebration of Naryn & Issyk-Kul - December 20, 2022, Kyrgyzstan
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UNESCO International Conference of NGOs - Dec 14-16, 2022, Paris, France
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Evaluation Visit to Chile Cities: Carretera Austral and Ilque-Hueimo - Dec 11-18, 2022, Chile
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Marrakech International Art and Craft Connect - Dec 5, 2022, Marrakech, Morocco
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Presentation of the Catalogue of Argentine Crafts - November 2022, Argentina
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Festival of Indian Textiles - Nov 21-23, 2022, Ahmedabad, India
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International Festival “Artesanías de América” - Oct 29 - Nov 2, 2022, Cuenca, Ecuador
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Meeting with the Website Developer and Head of Communication Strategy - Oct 26, 2022, via Zoom
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WCC Evaluation Visit to La Bisbal d'Emporda for the WCC-Craft City Programme - Sept 21-22, 2022, Spain
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India Craft Week 2022 - October 20-23, 2022, NSIC, New Delhi, India
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WCC-Craft City Celebration of Margilan during the Atlas Bayrami Event - October 20-22, 2022, Uzbekistan
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International Craftsmen Forum - October 13-15, 2022, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Ceramic Exhibition of Nazirov Bakhtiyor - Master Ceramist from Rishtan - Mashiko, Japan, October 6-11, 2022
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WCC-Craft City Celebration of Nayn & Isskyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan - October 3-4, 2022, Kyrgyzstan
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Taraz International Craft Event and Aspara Fashion Week - October 1-4, 2022, Taraz, Kazakhstan
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WCC-Craft City Celebration of Taraz, Kazakhstan - October 1-2, 2022, Kazakhstan
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8th ASEAN Traditional Textiles Symposium 2022 - September 25-30, 2022, Putrajaya, Malaysia
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Uzbekistan Craft & Art Exhibition organized by Katara Cultural Village Foundation - Sept 24, 2022, Doha,Qatar
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WCC AISBL (International) Special Board Meeting - September 19, 2022, via Zoom
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Meeting with the Website Developer and Head of Communication Strategy - Sept 13, 2022, via Zoom
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WCC Evaluation Visit to Margilan for the WCC-Craft City Programme - September 6, 2022, Uzbekistan
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ASEAN Textile Exhibition & Craft Workshops" by Sadu House - September 1-6, 2022, Al Sadu, Kuwait
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Aspara Fashion Week - September, 2022, Kazakhstan
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International Crafts Market - September 2022, Argentina
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WCC-Award of Excellence Meeting with the Sub-committee Coordinators - Aug 30, 2022, via Zoom
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Virtual Meeting with SOAS University of London for the “Global Artisans Project” - Aug 10, 2022, via Zoom
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Evaluation Visit to Taraz for the WCC Craft City Programme - July 29-Aug 1, 2022, Kazakhstan
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UNESCO “Working group on strengthening cooperation with national commissions” - July 27, 2022, via Zoom
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WCC Bye-laws Revision Committee Meeting with the Legal Advisor - July 18, 2022, via Zoom
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WCC (7) Bye-laws Revision Committee Meeting - July 14, 2022, via Zoom
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International Folk Art Market - July 5-10, 2022, Santa Fe, USA
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WCC Europe General Assembly - June 28-29, 2022, Lisbon, Portugal
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Meeting with the Website Developer and Head of Communication Strategy - June 15, 2022, via Zoom
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World Craft Day - June 12, 2022
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International Gold Embroidery and Jewelry Festival - May 21-25, 2022, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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WCC-Asia Pacific Region 3rd Board Meeting - May 21, 2022, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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TENUN PAHANG DIRAJA Exhibition - May 9, 2022, London, UK
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WCC-Craft City Celebration of Bukhara, Uzbekistan - May 2022, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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WCC-Award of Excellence for Handicrafts Final Evaluation - May 2022, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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Meeting with the Website Developer and Head of Communication Strategy - April 20, 2022, via Zoom
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WCC (6) Bye-laws Revision Committee Meeting - April 18, 2022, via Zoom
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Evaluation Visit to Bukhara as "WCC Craft City" - March 26-31, 2022, Uzbekistan
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22nd INACRAFT Trade Fair - March 23-27, 2022, Indonesia, via Zoom
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WCC International Executive Board Meeting - March 22, 2022, via Zoom
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International Artisans' Day - March 19, 2022, Argentina
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Kamala Awards 2021 (Virtual Presentation) - March 18, 2022, India, via Zoom
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Evaluation Visit to Monteiro as "WCC Craft City for Renaissance Lace" - March 15-21, 2022, Paraibas, Brazil
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6th International Craft Awards 2022 - New Delhi, India
Calendar of Events 2021
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WCC Extraordinary General Assembly - December 14, 2021
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UNESCO 41st session of the General Conference - November 17-19, 2021
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First Lokoja Carnival of Cultures 2021 - October 21 - November 2, 2021
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Asia Pacific Extraordinary General Assembly - October 26, 2021
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WCC 2nd Board Meeting - October 19, 2021
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Inter-regional workshop on creative economy-GEO-SCHEMAS - September 27, 2021
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Screen Launch of Issue 24 Garland Magazine - September 27, 2021
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WCC (5) Bye-laws Revision Committee Meeting - August 17 & 31, 2021
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WCC International Workshop Series 2021 - August-September 2021
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WCC Communication Strategy / Website Sub-Committee Meeting - August 5, 2021
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WCC (4) Bye-laws Revision Committee Meeting - July 28-29, 2021
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WCC (3) Bye-laws Revision Committee Meeting - July 14, 2021
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WCC Craft City Sub-Committee Meeting - July 6, 2021
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WCC (2) Bye-laws Revision Committee Meeting - June 30, 2021
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WCC Award of Excellence Sub-Committee Meeting - June 28, 2021
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WCC 1st Board Meeting - June 12, 2021
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WCC (1) Bye-laws Revision Committee Meeting - June 9, 2021
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WCC Introductory Board Meeting - May 25, 2021