about vera
The VERA Platform is an archive of artisans
Diverse rural craft traditions and their modern manifestations
about VERA
connecting artists in Europe and beyond
A digital hub to the CULTURALITY project
about VERA
supporting collaboration
Supporting collaboration, visibility, and access to diverse rural craft traditions and their modern manifestations
On this page you can sign-up to get involved in a project promoting culture heritage and crafting in rural areas. We will be using innovative digital technologies to promote tourism and sustainable development. By signing up here you can be kept informed about project activities share information about crafts and crafting connect with people with similar interests.
The VERA Platform is an archive for artisans, their work, and cultural practice.
As a digital hub to the CULTURALITY project, the platform connects artisans in Europe and beyond through the sharing of their work with other artisans, cultural heritage professionals, researchers and the wider public.
VERA supports collaboration, visibility, and access to diverse rural craft traditions and their modern manifestations.
Use the platform as a ‘Cultural Tourist’ – to explore and identify studios, cultural events, and products you may want to experience in person.
The Virtual European Rural Artisans – VERA – Platform is a digital archive of rural artisans and their artistic creations, workshops, and processes. Digitised craft products and tools, 360 virtual tours, and virtual reconstructions of cultural landscapes will continue to be added to the platform, encouraging discussion and visualising threats and opportunities in rural areas.
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THE VERA PLATFORM AIMS TO REALIZE THE FOLLOWING AIMS OF THE CULTURALITY PROJECT:
CULTURAL REVITALISATION
sharing and highlighting craft material culture: – techniques, materials, patterns and decorative elements. and intangible culture: – oral knowledge, music and creative traditions.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
aim to ALTER THE DETRIMENTAL effect that communities can have on our environment and MOVE towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals through our cultural activities.
ECONOMIC ACTIVATION
ENCOURAGING and supporting Collaborations between artisans with other professions to create employment in rural communities and promote cultural and creative tourism.