CULTURALITY represented at CRAFTour General Conference hosted at the European Parliament
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The CULTURALITY project was represented at the CRAFTour General Conference, hosted at the European Parliament in Brussels. The event focused on the broader impact of crafts across Europe, examining their contribution to cultural heritage, economic development, territorial identity and cross-sector innovation.
Ana María Fernández García, Principal Investigator of CULTURALITY at the University of Oviedo, attended the conference on behalf of the project. Her presence ensured that the research and experience developed within CULTURALITY were connected to ongoing European-level discussions on the future of the craft sector.
The conference explored the impact of crafts on both tangible and intangible heritage, as well as their role in strengthening territorial identity, cultural diversity and a sense of belonging. Particular attention was given to the contribution of crafts to European economic development and competitiveness, especially in relation to SMEs and microbusinesses, employment generation, rural areas and sustainability. Another central theme was the interconnection between crafts and other sectors. Discussions highlighted links with traditional building and historic monuments, fashion and luxury industries, interior and product design, the musical sector and tourism. This cross-sector perspective reinforced the idea that crafts should not be understood as an isolated field, but as a dynamic ecosystem embedded in multiple cultural and economic processes.
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By attending the conference, Ana María Fernández García was able to follow these exchanges closely and engage with stakeholders from different countries and institutional contexts. The setting of the European Parliament gave particular visibility to the strategic dimension of the craft sector and its relevance within European cultural and economic policy frameworks.
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