Overview

• The program announced August 8 formalizes FONART’s integrated strategy after crafts generated 156.36 billion pesos and 0.52 percent of GDP in 2023.
• FONART will develop an artisan atlas and conduct territorial diagnostics across key regions to tailor training, materials access and production cluster support.
• Eligible pieces will receive a FONART guarantee seal and permanent labels detailing origin, materials, technique and author to ensure authenticity.
• A new agreement with the SAT enables temporary, tax-exempt export of Mexican crafts to international fairs and exhibitions.
• Initial field activities begin mid-August in 58 municipalities across Oaxaca, Guerrero, Veracruz, Michoacán and Sonora, focusing on textiles and pottery for more than 11,000 artisans.