CeramicsWith almost 60,000 companies and sales of 19 billion euros, this sector is distinguished by its diversity of activities and economic profiles, encompassing fields such as the arts of fire, textiles, wood and instrument making. The Ville et Métiers d’Art association, created in 1992 by local elected representatives, brings together 106 local authorities committed to the development and transmission of these exceptional skills.
Approved towns and cities are committed to encouraging the installation of art and craft professionals, organizing promotional activities, developing cultural tourism, raising awareness among schoolchildren and supporting training. The Ville et Métiers d’Art label is a guarantee of quality and dynamism for areas committed to promoting these trades. Members benefit from a range of services, including use of the label in their communications, participation in technical workshops, access to a resource platform, help in finding premises and promotion of their events.
In addition, the association maintains partnerships with various players in the arts and crafts ecosystem, such as INMA (Institut National des Métiers d’Art), the Chambres de Métiers et de l’Artisanat, the regions and other organizations working to promote and support these trades.
The Ville et Métiers d’Art association plays a crucial role in the promotion, preservation and development of arts and crafts in France, providing a network of exchange, support and enhancement for professionals and communities involved in this field.
