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Promoting the Crafts Sector in the Maltese Islands, thereby contributing to the revival, preservation, and long-term sustainability of local artisan skills.

Set up in 2021, the Malta Crafts Foundation embarks on wide-ranging initiatives that seek to generate interest and awareness not only among visiting tourists, but also among the local population especially among students and young people.

It also seeks to stimulate innovation in Maltese crafts and provides assistance to artisans to help them implement the necessary changes in order to transform challenges into opportunities and survive in the 21st century.

The Malta Crafts Foundation is also responsible for the promotion of artisans in facilities such as the artisan villages in Ta’ Qali, Malta and Ta’ Dbieġi, Gozo: two main hubs for the creation and promotion of artisanal crafts and their development in the Maltese islands.

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designMT – Spatial Design

Building up on the inaugural edition of designMT held last year, the first follow-up event brought together artisans and spatial designers in an environment inspired by the speed dating concept – a unique platform where both sectors could pitch their ideas, share their craft, and explore new opportunities for collaboration. Held in collaboration with the…

MCF Annual Mixer

Through its Annual Mixer held on Friday evening, the Malta Crafts Foundation informed attending artisans about its calendar of events for the year that has just started, as well as its ongoing initiatives, including its participation in the “NEXT – Young NEETs shaping EXpectations for The future of Europe” project. Particular attention was also given…

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Craftspersons Registry

Find a Craftsperson

Find an Artisan from the Malta Crafts Register maintained by the Commerce Department within the Ministry for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects.

Register as a Craftsperson

Register as an Artisan on the Malta Crafts Register maintained by the Commerce Department within the Ministry for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects.