The new year of 2026 did not let us stay long in the festive mood. Almost immediately, it began with a special meeting — welcoming our guests and partners from Poland. This time, our art space opened its doors to an inspiring feminist organisation from Łódź — KobieTV  — who arrived on Madeira within the Erasmus+ project ADU Rococo – Raise of Competence and Collaboration. At ART HUB MADEIRA, we always build our programmes around the people who come to us. We listen, adapt and

Are you ready to challenge fake news? We scroll, we click, we share — sometimes without even thinking. The internet throws headlines at us faster than we can blink, and half of them are designed to provoke anger, fear or confusion. Memes, political posts, “expert opinions”, emotional stories… not everything we see is what it looks like. How do we stay smart in a world full of digital noise? By learning to spot lies, decode manipulation, and think before we hit “share”. And th

Working with Erasmus+ Adult Education mobilities is always a pleasure for our ARTE.M team. These programmes align deeply with our mission: empowering communities through art, wellbeing, cultural dialogue and creative learning. Whenever we host an international group, we design the programme individually — taking into consideration the age profile, interests, educational needs and the general goals of the mobility. In November 2025, we welcomed a wonderful group of Polish seni

Creative journeys that connect craft, art, nature, and wellbeing We are pleased to announce two creative residencies in Madeira, Portugal, as part of the European project CraftWork4All. These residencies have been designed to support emerging craft artists and makers. CraftWork4All is a European-wide initiative that brings together 12 different organizations with a common goal: to support the next generation of crafters, develop connections across creative groups, and raise

Madeira just got a little bolder — and a lot more creative! Our new feminist craft exhibition, “Craftwork4All – Memories,”  has officially opened its doors at Art Center Caravel & ARThub Madeira in Funchal’s Old Town (Rua D. Carlos I, 9A). The opening took place on October 24 at 5 PM, and yes — it was packed with color, emotion, and a fair amount of “wow, did they just say that?”  moments. Coordinated by ARTE.M artistic and cultural association under the Creative Europe proje

Every year, the average European buys around 19 kilos of clothes — basically a suitcase full of “new collections” that often get worn...

We first met Karla at the 2025 edition of Mercado Quinhentista , and it was impossible not to stop and admire her work. Her pieces...

Hi! I’m Kristiāna from Latvia – I’m 20 years old, a budding graphic designer, and a huge fan of nature, food, and psychology. I’m...

On June 21 , Madeira hosted its first-ever Craft Swap Party  — a vibrant gathering that brought together 13 talented crafters  and an...

Leal Pereira’s work captivates with its independence, uniqueness, and above all — its impermanence. Some of his sculptural installations...

Our recent Multiplier Event in Madeira  marked a powerful moment in the EmpowerCanvas  journey — a project co-funded by the Erasmus+...

He was always linked to arts even as a child. From childhood sketches to earthy textures, Miguel’s journey into ceramics wasn’t a sudden...

The time has come to take your craft to new places — literally. Craftwork4.0All Live Residencies  are coming, and we want you  to be part...

For the first time since 2015, the Islands exhibition is expanding to include a new section fully dedicated to craft — and we are now...

Iryna, tell us a bit about yourself. When did you move to Portugal and how did it happen? I've been living in Portugal since the year...

Today we’re sitting down with the emerging artists behind Dupla Dicotomia  — the duo who brought bold emotion and striking contrast to...

On April 17, 2025 , the Art Center Caravel  in Funchal opened its doors to the public with the vibrant exhibition “The Great Adventure –...

What connects the 18th-century Bavarian invention of lithography with a vibrant group of 50+ crafters, artists, and creatives gathering...

In collaboration with Caravel Art Center & ARTEM – Artistic and Cultural Association Each year, Caravel Art Center and ARTEM join forces...

Dalila Peixe is an art teacher and craftswoman from the small island of Porto Santo. A chance meeting with her sparked the beginning of a bold new project — creating sustainable FISH craft sculpture that connect nature, community, and creativity. Today, we sat down with Dalila to ask a few questions about her journey, her vision, and what it really takes to survive as an artist and crafter on a tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic. How your journey into craft began? Ah,