*The creation and development of small business enterprises in the arts and crafts industry.

*The facilitation of resource development in the Eastern Cape.

*The organisation and holding of regional programmes, seminars and workshops aimed at the growth and development of the arts and craft community.

*Integrating the region's intellectual, cultural and artistic skills with their entrepreneurial spirit.

*Seeking, promoting and producing co-operation between formal and informal institutions as well as the public and private sector.