Brazilian Cities Open Artisan Fair Applications for Local Crafts

The Secretariat of Culture (Secult) in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, published a public call (Edital nº 3/2026) for 90 vendor spots at the Feira da Praça on Praça Coronel Pedro Osório. The market runs Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with applications due by Sunday, 26 July. Selected exhibitors receive a two‑year authorization and must attend at least 75 % of the monthly events, with penalties for consecutive absences.

Meanwhile, the Municipal Secretariat of Culture in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, is accepting credential applications from artisans until 2 August for its Feira de Artesanato da Cultura. The initiative seeks to strengthen the local creative economy and preserve traditional techniques. Artisans such as Mariana Cristina Fernandes Herbele highlighted the fair’s role in reaching new customers and showcasing handcrafted work. Officials emphasized the fair’s importance for cultural visibility and economic opportunity.