Carlow County Council is part of the new EU Craftwork 4.0 Project
The innovative project is part of the Creative Europe EU Funding
Carlow County Council is confirmed to be part of a new EU project called Craftwork 4.0 project, led by Materahub in Italy in collaboration with the OECON Group of Companies from Greece. This innovative project is part of the Creative Europe EU Funding.
The project will commence later this year and is called Craftwork 4.0. Craftwork 4.0 aims to support and nurture the community of craft practitioners, especially emerging and new craft artists. By tapping into the rich history and diversity of craft practices, the project will explore new models of creation, documentation, and showcasing, ensuring the craft remains relevant and vibrant in contemporary society.
Commenting on the project, Cllr. Fergal Browne, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council said “We are immensely proud to see Carlow County Council taking a role in the Craftwork 4.0 project. This EU initiative is not just about preserving our rich cultural heritage but also about empowering our local craft practitioners, especially the new and emerging artists. By collaborating on an international platform, we are opening new opportunities for our local talents to innovate, create, and thrive in a global market. This project is a testament to our commitment to embracing creativity, economic sustainability, and cultural exchange in Carlow and beyond.”
The Craftwork 4.0 brand will consist of three main elements: Academy, Business, and Collaboration. The Academy will focus on professional development, innovative skills for craft professionals, and audience and career development. The Business element will ensure sustainability through B2B and B2C relationships, encouraging audience development and the circulation of craft work. The Collaboration element will promote training through increased mobility, internationalisation, interdisciplinary creative processes, and the exchange of good practices through digital dissemination.
More information about the project can be found through the link HERE or by viewing the Carlow Local Enterprise Office's website.