Open Call for Ofici Traditional Craft Fair

The fair is conceived as a space that highlights traditional trades in the current context. Its goal is to give visibility to and promote excellent artisanal work, facilitating encounters between professionals, industry influencers, creators, and the general public. In this way, craftsmanship is positioned as a cultural, creative, and economic practice of the highest order, fostering knowledge exchange and the sector’s visibility.

Beyond craftsmanship as its central axis, OFICI will integrate gastronomy, music, and various activities in a single space. The event will take place on November 6, 7, and 8, 2026.


We invite you to participate in an online information session where we will present in detail the project, the call and the opportunities to participate in OFICI. It will also be an excellent opportunity to learn first-hand about the vision of the fair and answer all your questions.

The session will be held via Zoom, will last approximately one hour and will include an open space for questions and answers.


Sessió en català:
Data: Divendres, 15 de maig de 2026
Hora: 10:00 h
Accés: https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/83189082376
ID de reunió: 831 8908 2376
Codi d’accés: 461644

Session in English:
Data: Friday, 15 may, 2026
Hour: 11:00 h
Access: https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/83774707623
ID of the meeting: 837 7470 7623​
Access code: 992032

Sessión en castellano:
Data: Lunes, 18 de mayo de 2026
Hora: 16:00 h
Acceso: https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/87865493014
ID de reunión: 878 6549 3014
Codigo de acceso: 557560

We recommend that you prepare your questions in advance to make the most of the session.


Open Call for Artisans | May 1 to June 30, 2026

We are seeking creators who represent excellence and tradition in craftsmanship. In this first edition, a Cultural Committee composed of specialists from various disciplines will be responsible for evaluating the portfolios, selecting those pieces that stand out for their technical mastery, creative value, and ability to convey the essence of traditional craftsmanship.

Who can apply?
The call is open to individual artisans, collectives, artisan brands, associations, and institutions that share this vision of quality.

Disciplines and vision
We are interested in exploring the balance between craft and commercial vision through traditional craftsmanship. For this reason, we welcome proposals focused on working with ceramics, jewellery, lacquer, metal, glass, paper, or wood, as well as projects that engage with textiles, plant-based fibres, and experimentation with new biomaterials or any other material that enters into dialogue with craft and technique.

Application process
To participate, interested individuals must submit a complete professional portfolio. This document should reflect not only the quality of the finished pieces through high-resolution images, but also the craft behind them, the detail of the materials, the creative process, and the artisan’s career through their curriculum vitae. Each proposal will be carefully reviewed by our committee according to the criteria of rigour and artisanal excellence.

Send your portfolio to: contact@le-departement.com


>> Versió en Català


Organizers: Consortium of Commerce, Crafts and Fashion of Catalonia(CCAM), together with Le Département, with the support of the Department of Culture of the Government of Catalonia.

Dates: November 6th, 7th and 8th, 2026.

Venue: Cardona Castle, Parador Nacional de Turismo, 506, 08261 Cardona, Barcelona


Paulo Ribeiro
Co-Founder & Director
paulo@le-departement.com
 
Patryk Walczak
Business Development Manager
patrick@le-departement.com
Tel. + 34 611 671 471

Maria Vasconez
Communications Manager
showroom@le-departement.com
Tel. + 34 662 095 760