The Ministry for Gozo is inviting all local artisans who wish to initiate, expand or diversify their business into the Arts and Crafts sector, to apply for participation in the Arts and Crafts Business Assistance Programme.

The aim of this programme is that of assisting, promoting and building successful artisan enterprises based in Gozo.

As a prospective participant within this programme, you will be provided with professional advice by experts in the local business scene. Free use of workshop as well as office and exhibition space are also part of the package on offer.

Should you wish to form part of this unique Artisan assistance programme, you are kindly invited to send a covering letter to: Gozo Arts and Crafts Business Incubation Centre, c/o Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Gozo or e-mail on: gcic.mgoz@gov.mt, outlining your concept or business idea.

Further information is available from the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Gozo on 22100157 or visit www.gozo.gov.mt.

This centre was inaugurated in February 2008 and together with the building of an extension to the Wistin Camilleri Gozo Centre for Arts and Crafts, involved an investment of around €870,000 which were partially financed through the Structural Funds Programme for Malta 2004-2006 under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The remaining 25% of project costs were financed through National funds.

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