A Triad of Safekeeping by Rowan Panther (New Zealand), 2022

Welcome to the WCC-APR

“WCC APR is an inclusive organisation which strives to strengthen, maintain, promote, and ensure that crafts in each country of the Asia Pacific Region are recognised and respected for their cultural contribution to the well-being of society.”

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Crafting Europe Manifesto 2025
Crafting Europe Manifesto 2025
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Révélations Biennale Paris 2025
Révélations Biennale Paris 2025
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ASPARA Fashion Week 2025
ASPARA Fashion Week 2025
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  • About Us

    The WCC-APR brings together crafts, artisans and artists from across the Asia Pacific region.

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  • Meet the Board

    WCC-APR is governed by an elected board, comprised of representatives and advisors from the six-subregions.

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  • News & Events

    Read about the latest news, upcoming events and opportunities for members.

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  • Membership

    Membership is open to organisations, groups, individuals and students.

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What’s On

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(Un)Layering the Future Past of South Asia
Apr 11
(Un)Layering the Future Past of South Asia

(Un)Layering the Future Past of South Asia: Young Artists' Voices, will showcase works by 26 young artists from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Afghanistan. Curated by Salima Hashmi and Manmeet K. Walia.

Crafts Bangkok 2025
Jun 18
Crafts Bangkok 2025

A major cultural event highlighting the dynamic relationship between heritage and innovation in the field of crafts.

Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor
Jun 28
Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor

A selection of the ancient Terracotta Warrior statues from the Qin Dynasty, will travel to Perth Western Australia this year. The figures represent the armies of Qin Shihuang, the country’s first emperor, who reigned for a decade between 220 and 210 BCE.

Opportunities for Members

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THE JEWELRY CODE: Data as Wearable Art
Mar 1
THE JEWELRY CODE: Data as Wearable Art

Applications open 1st March - 30th June (closing date extended!)

Open call for the latest exhibition project from Syldyr - ‘The Jewellery Code: Data as Wearable Art’ - hosted in the National Museum of Kazakhstan.

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ITAMI International Jewellery Competition
Mar 29
ITAMI International Jewellery Competition

International residents - Applications close 25th July
Japanese residents - Applications close 7th August

Applications now open for The ITAMI International Craft Exhibition. There are two methods of application, one for those inside Japan and another for those living outside of Japan.

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IFAM 2026 Artist Application
Apr 21
IFAM 2026 Artist Application

Applications close 4th September 2025

This is your opportunity to apply to be an IFAM artist for 2026.

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