Who we are

The Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship is an international non-profit organisation that celebrates and preserves master craftsmanship and strengthens its connection to the worlds of design, hospitality and the wider arts. We want to help people rediscover the ability of the human hand to create, and support those doing it best: the exceptional contemporary master artisans using long-held traditions, skills and knowledge to make beautiful objects of lasting value. We are named after a beacon in this field, Michelangelo, a visionary artist and master artisan who embodied both creativity and craftsmanship at the very highest level of excellence.

We champion the master artisans handcrafting objects of true excellence. We celebrate their skills, traditions and passions. We encourage and facilitate creative collaborations and connections, as well as supporting talented young artisans and designers to fulfil their potential. Our mission has the vital support of a growing network of institutions around Europe and further afield who share our vision and values.