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Crafting Change: Sustainable Ceramics Happening in Madeira
Within the framework of the CraftWork4All project , we continue exploring what a craft happening can really be — not just a workshop, but a living process of collaboration, experimentation, and shared learning between artists and the public. This edition — Madeira Viva: Sustainable Mosaic — brought together two very different yet deeply connected practices. Nataliia Delibazoglo (Portugal), a crafter and art therapist, works at the intersection of creativity and psychology —

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5 days ago2 min read


Erasmus+ Opportunities and Artistic Collaboration: ARThub Madeira Experience
Erasmus+ Opportunities and Artistic Collaboration: ARThub Madeira Experience

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7 days ago1 min read


Reborn Beauty on Madeira: A Craft Happening Story
Creative Europe craft collaboration in Madeira at Art Hub Madeira, implemented by ARTE.M – Associação Cultural e Artística na Madeira with the support of Art Center Caravel, connecting artists through sustainable craft and creative exchange.

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Mar 252 min read


Roots & RoutesReconciliation, Dialogue, and Community Resilience in Youth Work
Roots & Routes aims to strengthen the capacity of youth workers, educators, and youth leaders to foster dialogue, reconciliation, and community resilience in contexts affected by conflict, polarization, and social tension.The international youth cooperation project brings together organizations from across Europe to develop innovative, trauma-informed, and dialogue-based approaches in youth work. The project combines research, training, and practical tools to support inclusiv

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Mar 171 min read


When Inspiration Gets Tired: Burnout in Culture and Education — Erasmus+ Training in Madeira
No BurnOut Lab, Erasmus+, training Madeira, ARTE.M artistic and cultural association in Madeira, Art Hub Madeira, burnout prevention, creative resilience

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Mar 173 min read


Starting 2026 with feminism, art, connection and good energy
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

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Jan 134 min read


FakeOut Lab Is Coming to Madeira!
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

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Dec 4, 20252 min read


Erasmus+ Adult Education: Learning, Creativity and Active Aging in Madeira
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

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Dec 3, 20254 min read


CraftWork4All: Two Craft Residencies in Madeira — Craft for Life & ReCrafting Life
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

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Nov 12, 20254 min read


Madeira’s First Feminist Craft Exhibition — Craftwork4All: Memories
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

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Oct 27, 20253 min read


Craft Happening in Funchal: A Handmade Tribute to Armani.
Every year, the average European buys around 19 kilos of clothes — basically a suitcase full of “new collections” that often get worn...

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Sep 7, 20253 min read


Made with Soul: Karla Vieira on Fashioning a Life Through Craft
We first met Karla at the 2025 edition of Mercado Quinhentista , and it was impossible not to stop and admire her work. Her pieces...

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Jul 14, 20254 min read


3 months of volunteering – discovering, learning, and living a vibrant, creative life in Madeira – our ESC volunteer Kristiāna from Latvia
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...

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Jul 14, 20253 min read


How to Host a Craft Swap Party: Lessons from Madeira’s First Ever Edition
On June 21 , Madeira hosted its first-ever Craft Swap Party — a vibrant gathering that brought together 13 talented crafters and an...

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Jul 9, 20254 min read


Echoes of Matter: Leal Pereira on Waste, Memory, and Meaning
Leal Pereira’s work captivates with its independence, uniqueness, and above all — its impermanence. Some of his sculptural installations...

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Jul 9, 20259 min read


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

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Jul 7, 20252 min read


Miguel Ramos – the hands behind the clay and the heart rooted in Madeira.
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...

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Jun 27, 20254 min read


Craftwork4.0All Residencies Onboarding: Get Ready to Co-Create Across Europe!
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...

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Jun 11, 20252 min read


Call for Crafters: Islands of Memory – Making a Home and Heritage
For the first time since 2015, the Islands exhibition is expanding to include a new section fully dedicated to craft — and we are now...

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May 22, 20251 min read


The Brave Journey of Iryna Tarasova in Portugal: From midlife crisis to craft to the Canvas
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...

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May 20, 20254 min read
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