The Association
The Portuguese Association of Cities and Villages of Ceramics, referred to as APTCVC, is a non-profit association composed of municipalities and other entities.
The APTCVC is formed by 22 Portuguese municipalities, having as founding members, since 2018, Alcobaça, Aveiro, Barcelos, Batalha, Caldas da Rainha, Ílhavo, Mafra, Montemor-o-Novo, Redondo, Reguengos de Monsaraz, Tondela, Viana do Alentejo, Viana do Castelo and Vila Nova de Poiares.
In 2020 Porto de Mós and Oliveira do Bairro were admitted, followed by Leiria and Condeixa in 2021, as new associates.
In 2022 the municipalities of Estremoz, Fundão, Loures e Vila Real joined the Association.
These municipalities encompass the main ceramic centers of the national territory, in most cases, characterized by a strong ancestry and ceramic tradition.
APTCVC Bylaws
Mission, Vision and Values
MISSION
APTCVC’s mission is to promote and encourage the economic, tourism and heritage development of the territories of the member municipalities with wide ceramic expression, contributing to the strengthening of cultural identity and preservation of collective memory.
VISION
To promote, at a national and international level, the protection, preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage associated with the ceramic activity.
VALUES
◦ Results-orientation;
◦ Ethics and Social responsibility;
◦ Transparency and Trust;
◦ Subsidiarity and Cooperation;
◦ Appreciation and Solidarity;
◦ Creativity and innovation;
◦ Quality and Professionalism;
◦ Excellence and Sustainability;
Social Organs
GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Municipal Councillor José António Felgueiras, Mafra
President of General Assembly Board

Municipal Councillor Assunção Mariana Ramos, Ílhavo
Vice President of General Assembly Board

Municipal Councillor Lara Henriques de Oliveira, Vila Nova de Poiares
Secretary of General Assembly Board
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Municipal Councillor Miguel Capão Filipe, Aveiro
President of the Board of Directors

Vice President Inês Lopes Silva, Alcobaça
Vice President of the Board of Directors

Municipal Councillor Maria da Conceição Henriques, Caldas da Rainha
Treasurer

Vice President Paula Marise Bamond das Neves, Viana do Alentejo
Secretary

Municipal Councillor Maria Elisa Leite Braga, Barcelos
Board Member
AUDITING BOARD

Vice President Anabela Fernandes Graça, Leiria
President of the Supervisory Board

Vice President Henrique José Leocádio Lopes, Montemor-o-Novo
Vice President of the Supervisory Board

Municipal Councillor Lília Ana Águas, Oliveira do Bairro
Member of the Supervisory Board
ADVISORY BOARD

Designer Alda Tomás
Designer and Creative Director of Vista Alegre

Carla Moreira
Entrepreneur and CEO at Arfai Ceramics

PhD Paula Seabra
Assistant Professor, Department of Materials Engineering and Ceramics, University of Aveiro

Professor João Bonifácio Serra
Jubilee Coordinating Professor of ESAD(IPL)

Engineer António Lamas
Manager of the Aleluia company, from Aveiro. Ceramics and Glass Engineer


Dr. Alexandre Pais
Director of the Museu Nacional do Azulejo

Ana Maria Viegas
Founder of Galeria Ratton