Craft artists should have a permanent seat at the table when municipal art councils make decisions. This could be the key to integrating crafts and design more deeply into the decoration of public spaces and institutions. Since 2010, ceramicist Nina Lund has been advocating precisely for this—encouraging local politicians to recognize the valuable […]
Art can be a way to create spaces that embrace citizens in vulnerable situations. In Middelfart, designers and craft artists are developing a waiting area for the new local hospital, where everyone should feel comfortable and want to be. The project was initiated by Middelfart Municipality and the Danish Arts Foundation's project support committee […]
Textile designer Dorte Østergaard Jakobsen reflects on the political system built around public art in Denmark and urges crafts people and designers to take action.
[…] of striking ceramic pots in public spaces have become the new, mobile landmarks for experiences and locations in Middelfart Municipality. The pots are also the first manifestations of a new municipal art strategy, which drew inspiration from, amongst other things, a successful local crafts and design project – and a great deal of public involvement.
Sara Mirkhani is a ceramist from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. She points to an unfortunate hierarchisation of the arts in Denmark and points out that we must protect the professionalism that comes with the title of craft artist (kunsthåndværker).
On 1 January 2026, a new project support committee for crafts and design was established under the Danish Arts Foundation. The committee’s strategy and prioritisation of funding are of crucial importance to the sector, according to the chair of Danish Crafts & Design, textile designer Hanne Brøbech Sønnichsen, who here outlines the association’s wishes […]
[…] clients, architects and artists. But what is their role, and what are their perspectives on collaboration formats, decorative projects and the space of possibility available to art? In this talk, art consultants Tyra Dokkedahl and Stenka Hellfach share their views of the potential of art in the public space and the built environment and […]
Danish Crafts & Design Association is celebrating its 50th anniversary and stepping up its political efforts. For at the heart of the narrative of Danish crafts and design lies a sector that is still fighting for recognition, better conditions and a place in cultural policy. Charlotte Jul has spoken to four key figures in […]
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Karen Grøn (museum director, Trapholt) puts into words the value of the community, the potentials of the textile profession and an embracing dissemination that breaks all previous frameworks for audience involvement. Trapholt has found new paths during the corona shutdowns.
A critical and honest look into selection processes, strategic decisions, and necessary compromises. How do the Danish Arts Foundation’s two committees within craft and design operate? What does the weight of responsibility feel like, and how do you ensure that the most deserving projects receive support? Formkraft spoke with former committee chair, art historian […]