Email:
Phone:
Fax:
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Azores Crafts Fair – Santo Cristo, May 8-14 at Portas do Mar
Azores Crafts Fair – Santo Cristo, May 8-14 at Portas do Mar
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Applications for Handicrafts Incentive System open until March 31
Applications for Handicrafts Incentive System open until March 31
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Regional Government includes artisans in support measure for short-term artistic residencies aimed at young people
Regional Government includes artisans in support measure for short-term artistic residencies aimed at young people
May 5, 2026
Azores Crafts Fair – Santo Cristo, May 8-14 at Portas do Mar
March 4, 2026
Applications for Handicrafts Incentive System open until March 31
February 6, 2026
Regional Government includes artisans in support measure for short-term artistic residencies aimed at young people
News
Nota de Imprensa
May 5, 2026
Azores Crafts Fair – Santo Cristo, May 8-14 at Portas do Mar
The 2026 edition of the Azores Crafts Fair, promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment through the Crafts and Design Centre of the Azores (CADA), kicks off on Friday, May 8, as part of the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities in Ponta Delgada. This edition marks the beginning of the new season of local crafts fairs associated with the Region's main summer festivities. It will feature 56 artisans from several islands of the archipelago, who will showcase works from a variety of traditional craft areas, such as plant fibres, embroidery, lace, whale bone, fish scales, "lapinha" (sea-themed) nativity scenes, jewellery, paper, figurative ceramics, wood, glass, figurines, shells, toy making and cake production, confectionery and sweets and honey production, amongst others. The craft works and sectors on display will include products registered under the “Azorean Handicrafts" collective brand from 23 Craft Production Units (UPAs), with five of them also bearing the Geographical Indication (GI) certification. These units will be presenting their Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres registos (representations) bearing the GI seal for the first time at this event. The Azores Crafts Fair - Santo Cristo 2026 will be part of the Azores Industry, Trade and Services Fair (FICSA), an initiative organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ponta Delgada. It will take place at the Alameda Pavilhão do Mar in Portas do Mar. The event will be open from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. on May 8; from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. on May 9, 10, 11 and May 14; and from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on May 12 and 13. The Azores Crafts Fair cycle will then continue with the Sanjoaninas Festivities, on Terceira Island, from June 19 to 28; the Praia Festivities, on Terceira Island, from July 31 to August 9; and the Sea Week, on Faial Island, from July 31 to August 9. Also in August, the Azores Crafts Fair will be at the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities, on Graciosa Island, from August 6 to 11, and at Whalers’ Week, on Pico Island, from August 24 to 30, closing with the Christmas Fair from December 4 to 8, on São Miguel Island. The crafts week organised by CADA as part of the Velas Cultural Week on the island of São Jorge will take place from July 2 to 5. The event will feature a local market, various workshops and guided tours of local craft workshops. From June 27 June to July 5, Azorean Handicrafts will be represented at the International Crafts Fair (FIA) in Lisbon.
May 5, 2026
Azores Crafts Fair – Santo Cristo, May 8-14 at Portas do Mar
The 2026 edition of the Azores Crafts Fair, promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment through the Crafts and Design Centre of the Azores (CADA), kicks off on Friday, May 8, as part of the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities in Ponta Delgada. This edition marks the beginning of the new season of local crafts fairs associated with the Region's main summer festivities. It will feature 56 artisans from several islands of the archipelago, who will showcase works from a variety of traditional craft areas, such as plant fibres, embroidery, lace, whale bone, fish scales, "lapinha" (sea-themed) nativity scenes, jewellery, paper, figurative ceramics, wood, glass, figurines, shells, toy making and cake production, confectionery and sweets and honey production, amongst others. The craft works and sectors on display will include products registered under the “Azorean Handicrafts" collective brand from 23 Craft Production Units (UPAs), with five of them also bearing the Geographical Indication (GI) certification. These units will be presenting their Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres registos (representations) bearing the GI seal for the first time at this event. The Azores Crafts Fair - Santo Cristo 2026 will be part of the Azores Industry, Trade and Services Fair (FICSA), an initiative organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ponta Delgada. It will take place at the Alameda Pavilhão do Mar in Portas do Mar. The event will be open from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. on May 8; from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. on May 9, 10, 11 and May 14; and from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on May 12 and 13. The Azores Crafts Fair cycle will then continue with the Sanjoaninas Festivities, on Terceira Island, from June 19 to 28; the Praia Festivities, on Terceira Island, from July 31 to August 9; and the Sea Week, on Faial Island, from July 31 to August 9. Also in August, the Azores Crafts Fair will be at the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities, on Graciosa Island, from August 6 to 11, and at Whalers’ Week, on Pico Island, from August 24 to 30, closing with the Christmas Fair from December 4 to 8, on São Miguel Island. The crafts week organised by CADA as part of the Velas Cultural Week on the island of São Jorge will take place from July 2 to 5. The event will feature a local market, various workshops and guided tours of local craft workshops. From June 27 June to July 5, Azorean Handicrafts will be represented at the International Crafts Fair (FIA) in Lisbon.
Nota de Imprensa
March 4, 2026
Applications for Handicrafts Incentive System open until March 31
Applications are now open for SIDART-Incentive System for the Development of Azorean Handicrafts, with a budget of €200,000. Under the terms of the Order issued by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, published in the Official Journal, applications must be submitted exclusively online by March 31 via the Azorean Handicrafts digital platform at artesanato.azores.gov.pt. This incentive system aims to promote the sustainable development of craft activities within the regional economy through a series of measures designed to enhance the quality of production and competitiveness of craft businesses in the Azores. SIDART supports investments in training, qualification and innovation projects for craft products, as well as commercialisation and promotion, alongside investments in production structures and equipment for Craft Production Units. In May 2022, the PSD/CDS-PP/PPM coalition Government reviewed the regulations governing this incentive system, which is unique in the country, with a view to making it “better suited to the needs and expectations of artisans and ensuring even better conditions for them to continue investing in the creation and promotion of handicrafts,” stressed Maria João Carreiro. Accordingly, the new regulation has broadened the scope of expenses eligible for reimbursement, such as accommodation expenses for participation in fairs or exhibitions and training, with a maximum support limit of €50 per day for domestic travel and €90 per day for travel abroad. Support under SIDART, with applications opening annually, ranges from a minimum of €200 to a maximum of €20,000, and is non-repayable. It can cover up to a limit of 50% of eligible expenses in the case of applications from the islands of São Miguel and Terceira, and 60% for the other islands in the archipelago (Santa Maria, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico, Faial, Flores and Corvo).
March 4, 2026
Applications for Handicrafts Incentive System open until March 31
Applications are now open for SIDART-Incentive System for the Development of Azorean Handicrafts, with a budget of €200,000. Under the terms of the Order issued by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, published in the Official Journal, applications must be submitted exclusively online by March 31 via the Azorean Handicrafts digital platform at artesanato.azores.gov.pt. This incentive system aims to promote the sustainable development of craft activities within the regional economy through a series of measures designed to enhance the quality of production and competitiveness of craft businesses in the Azores. SIDART supports investments in training, qualification and innovation projects for craft products, as well as commercialisation and promotion, alongside investments in production structures and equipment for Craft Production Units. In May 2022, the PSD/CDS-PP/PPM coalition Government reviewed the regulations governing this incentive system, which is unique in the country, with a view to making it “better suited to the needs and expectations of artisans and ensuring even better conditions for them to continue investing in the creation and promotion of handicrafts,” stressed Maria João Carreiro. Accordingly, the new regulation has broadened the scope of expenses eligible for reimbursement, such as accommodation expenses for participation in fairs or exhibitions and training, with a maximum support limit of €50 per day for domestic travel and €90 per day for travel abroad. Support under SIDART, with applications opening annually, ranges from a minimum of €200 to a maximum of €20,000, and is non-repayable. It can cover up to a limit of 50% of eligible expenses in the case of applications from the islands of São Miguel and Terceira, and 60% for the other islands in the archipelago (Santa Maria, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico, Faial, Flores and Corvo).