Canary Islands' Regional Craftsmanship Convention 2025

Overview

The Canary Islands' Government has officially announced its collaboration with Artenerife, a craft promotion company owned by Tenerife's Insular Council, to host the inaugural Regional Craftsmanship Convention in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on November 20-21, 2025.

This event aims to:

• Boost the competitiveness, visibility, and sales of local handcrafted products
• Support the island’s artisanal sector

Funding and Resources

• The government will contribute €77,750 from its 2025 budget to fund the organization, covering:
  • Venue
  • Speakers
  • Promotional activities
• Artenerife will provide:
  • Expertise
  • Personnel
  • Resources to handle:
    • Event design
    • Communication strategies
    • Operational tasks
  • at no extra cost
• A joint follow-up committee will oversee preparations to ensure smooth coordination.

Objectives and Strategic Importance

• Strengthen the local craft sector by:
  • Fostering networking
  • Sharing innovations
  • Exploring new marketing avenues
• Aligns with broader efforts by the Canary Islands to:
  • Promote regional products nationally and internationally

Benefits for Residents

• Increased visibility for local artisans
• Potential economic benefits through enhanced market access

Conclusion

This initiative highlights ongoing governmental support for:

• Cultural vitality
• Economic development within the region

It positions Canary craftsmanship for future growth.