The National Fund for the Development of Arts and Crafts (FONART) through the Ministry of Social Development branches into four different programs in benefit of the Mexican artisans. With the objective of fulfilling the needs of the artisans, FONART focuses on training and technical assistance, financing production, organizing contests and the acquisition of crafts. The focus of training and technically assisting artisans is to improve the quality and design of their products to fit the requirements and necessities of today s consumer. Their modo Development with Identity looks to identify the elements that define the essence of artistic expression based on a techno-cultural analysis and the sensitivity of the traditional elements. The program works throughout the production chain to provide the artisans with elements to better the design, technique, materials and tools keeping in mind the preservation of the environment. |