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Azorean Handicrafts distinguished at FIA Lisbon with pieces by Adolfo Mendonça, Carolina Medeiros and Marina Mendonça
Azorean Handicrafts distinguished at FIA Lisbon with pieces by Adolfo Mendonça, Carolina Medeiros and Marina Mendonça
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Azores Crafts Fair – Sanjoaninas from June 19 to 28 at Alto das Covas
Azores Crafts Fair – Sanjoaninas from June 19 to 28 at Alto das Covas
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
July 3, 2026
Azorean Handicrafts distinguished at FIA Lisbon with pieces by Adolfo Mendonça, Carolina Medeiros and Marina Mendonça
June 18, 2026
Azores Crafts Fair – Sanjoaninas from June 19 to 28 at Alto das Covas
May 5, 2026
Azores Crafts Fair – Santo Cristo, May 8-14 at Portas do Mar
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Nota de Imprensa
July 3, 2026
Azorean Handicrafts distinguished at FIA Lisbon with pieces by Adolfo Mendonça, Carolina Medeiros and Marina Mendonça
Azorean Handicrafts were once again distinguished at this year’s International Handicraft Exhibition—FIA Lisboa 2026 with pieces by artisans Adolfo Mendonça, Carolina Medeiros and Marina Mendonça. Ceramicist Adolfo Mendonça, from Terceira Island, was awarded the 1st Prize in “Contemporary Crafts” for his piece “39ºC.” The work is crafted from marine elements characteristic of his art. It is a wake-up call regarding environmental issues, revealing the fragility of ecosystems and highlighting the impact of human activity on nature. Carolina Medeiros, from São Miguel Island, received an Honourable Mention in the “Contemporary Crafts” category for her piece “SUBT’L Wearable Architecture Necklace.” Its geometric composition in black, white and natural wood creates an interplay of shapes and patterns that highlights a minimalist, contemporary, and architecturally inspired aesthetic. Marina Mendonça, from Santa Maria Island, was also awarded an Honourable Mention in “Contemporary Crafts” for the “Pote Condessa,” a piece that combines traditional basketry techniques with a contemporary ceramic aesthetic. “The Government of the Azores congratulates the artisans honoured at FIA. This recognition is well-deserved and a source of great pride for the Azorean people,” stated Maria João Carreiro. The Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing, and Employment praised a “new generation of artisans willing to embrace authenticity and uphold Azorean craft know-how in their work, infusing it with innovation and raising its profile both nationally and internationally. They are transforming tradition into a source of identity, culture, and economic value.” Maria João Carreiro also assured the Regional Government’s full commitment to “continue promoting the conditions for craft creation and production,” specifically through the Crafts and Design Centre of the Azores (CADA), a “public service of excellence that works continuously to promote artisans and their craft productions.” FIA Lisboa, the largest handicraft exhibition in the Iberian Peninsula, is taking place until Sunday, July 5, at Parque das Nações, and features 10 craft production units registered with CADA. Azorean craftspeople are exhibiting works featuring figurative ceramics, corn husks, fish scales, "lapinha" (sea-themed) nativity scenes, pottery, textiles, papercraft, and costume jewellery, thereby raising the profile of products certified under the "Azorean Handicrafts" collective brand.
July 3, 2026
Azorean Handicrafts distinguished at FIA Lisbon with pieces by Adolfo Mendonça, Carolina Medeiros and Marina Mendonça
Azorean Handicrafts were once again distinguished at this year’s International Handicraft Exhibition—FIA Lisboa 2026 with pieces by artisans Adolfo Mendonça, Carolina Medeiros and Marina Mendonça. Ceramicist Adolfo Mendonça, from Terceira Island, was awarded the 1st Prize in “Contemporary Crafts” for his piece “39ºC.” The work is crafted from marine elements characteristic of his art. It is a wake-up call regarding environmental issues, revealing the fragility of ecosystems and highlighting the impact of human activity on nature. Carolina Medeiros, from São Miguel Island, received an Honourable Mention in the “Contemporary Crafts” category for her piece “SUBT’L Wearable Architecture Necklace.” Its geometric composition in black, white and natural wood creates an interplay of shapes and patterns that highlights a minimalist, contemporary, and architecturally inspired aesthetic. Marina Mendonça, from Santa Maria Island, was also awarded an Honourable Mention in “Contemporary Crafts” for the “Pote Condessa,” a piece that combines traditional basketry techniques with a contemporary ceramic aesthetic. “The Government of the Azores congratulates the artisans honoured at FIA. This recognition is well-deserved and a source of great pride for the Azorean people,” stated Maria João Carreiro. The Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing, and Employment praised a “new generation of artisans willing to embrace authenticity and uphold Azorean craft know-how in their work, infusing it with innovation and raising its profile both nationally and internationally. They are transforming tradition into a source of identity, culture, and economic value.” Maria João Carreiro also assured the Regional Government’s full commitment to “continue promoting the conditions for craft creation and production,” specifically through the Crafts and Design Centre of the Azores (CADA), a “public service of excellence that works continuously to promote artisans and their craft productions.” FIA Lisboa, the largest handicraft exhibition in the Iberian Peninsula, is taking place until Sunday, July 5, at Parque das Nações, and features 10 craft production units registered with CADA. Azorean craftspeople are exhibiting works featuring figurative ceramics, corn husks, fish scales, "lapinha" (sea-themed) nativity scenes, pottery, textiles, papercraft, and costume jewellery, thereby raising the profile of products certified under the "Azorean Handicrafts" collective brand.
Nota de Imprensa
June 18, 2026
Azores Crafts Fair – Sanjoaninas from June 19 to 28 at Alto das Covas
The Azores Crafts Fair – Sanjoaninas will take place from June 19 to 28 June at Alto das Covas in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira Island, as announced by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Crafts and Design Centre of the Azores (CADA). Products from 29 Craft Production Units (UPAs) will be on display and for sale, including 14 UPAs with products certified under the "Azores Handicrafts" collective brand. Weaving, home textiles, ceramics, corn husk crafts, wooden toys and ethnographic miniatures, marquetry, embroidery, lace, glasswork, costume jewellery and crafts using synthetic materials, amongst others, are some of the craft sectors featured at the event. The Azores Crafts Fair – Sanjoaninas, annually held by CADA, is open daily from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Admission is free. This edition will showcase the first phase of the redesign of the exhibition stands for the “Azores Crafts Fair” concept. This marks the continued investment by the Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, in the craft sector, specifically through public financial, material and logistical support for the production, promotion and marketing of craft products. The renovation of the exhibition stands opens up new exhibition opportunities and further enhances the appeal of the craft products on display and on sale at the fair. Every year, the Azores Crafts Fair tours the Region’s main summer festivities. The season for these local craft fairs begins in May, alongside the Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities in Ponta Delgada. After the Sanjoaninas, the cycle of fairs continues with the Velas Cultural Week on São Jorge Island, from July 1 to 6; the Calheta Festivities, also on São Jorge Island, from July 10 to 14; the Praia Festivities on Terceira Island, from August 1 to 11; and the Sea Week on Faial Island, from August 1 to 10. Also in August, the Azores Crafts Fair will take place during the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities on Graciosa Island, from August 7 to 12, and the Whalers’ Week on Pico Island, from August 25 to 31. It will close with the Christmas Fair from November 27 to December 1 on the island of São Miguel.
June 18, 2026
Azores Crafts Fair – Sanjoaninas from June 19 to 28 at Alto das Covas
The Azores Crafts Fair – Sanjoaninas will take place from June 19 to 28 June at Alto das Covas in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira Island, as announced by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Crafts and Design Centre of the Azores (CADA). Products from 29 Craft Production Units (UPAs) will be on display and for sale, including 14 UPAs with products certified under the "Azores Handicrafts" collective brand. Weaving, home textiles, ceramics, corn husk crafts, wooden toys and ethnographic miniatures, marquetry, embroidery, lace, glasswork, costume jewellery and crafts using synthetic materials, amongst others, are some of the craft sectors featured at the event. The Azores Crafts Fair – Sanjoaninas, annually held by CADA, is open daily from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Admission is free. This edition will showcase the first phase of the redesign of the exhibition stands for the “Azores Crafts Fair” concept. This marks the continued investment by the Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, in the craft sector, specifically through public financial, material and logistical support for the production, promotion and marketing of craft products. The renovation of the exhibition stands opens up new exhibition opportunities and further enhances the appeal of the craft products on display and on sale at the fair. Every year, the Azores Crafts Fair tours the Region’s main summer festivities. The season for these local craft fairs begins in May, alongside the Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities in Ponta Delgada. After the Sanjoaninas, the cycle of fairs continues with the Velas Cultural Week on São Jorge Island, from July 1 to 6; the Calheta Festivities, also on São Jorge Island, from July 10 to 14; the Praia Festivities on Terceira Island, from August 1 to 11; and the Sea Week on Faial Island, from August 1 to 10. Also in August, the Azores Crafts Fair will take place during the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities on Graciosa Island, from August 7 to 12, and the Whalers’ Week on Pico Island, from August 25 to 31. It will close with the Christmas Fair from November 27 to December 1 on the island of São Miguel.