ARTEST is an  non-profitable private corporate body , of associative character,     with the following objectives:

• Export Brazilian handcrafted products ;
• Promote culture and preserve our  historical heritage ;
• Improve handcrafted works through  courses, workshops , training and design development;
• Promote the development of  unique products  to break into the international market  to compete with the best global artists;
• Disseminate  Brazilian products  through exportation ;
• Develop joint ventures , look for distributors , among other activities that can increase the international participation of our artisans.
• Develop studies, research, and projects in the environment, ecology and recycling areas.

ARTEST is constituted by founding, effective and contributing associate members. As any other institution, it has rights and responsibilities towards the public which are specified in this statute.