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Making
meaning.

Championing an American craft legacy through programs, events, and stories from American Craft magazine.

Join us for American Craft Fest this weekend!

Explore regional craft culture and engage with hands-on activities at this free, all-ages event.

June 28–29, 2025  |  Union Depot  |  St. Paul, MN

American Craft Fest is the summer’s best opportunity to discover craft from across the region. Participate in fun hands-on activities for all ages led by local arts partners, shop handmade work by more than 50 emerging artists, and savor local beverages and food truck fare.

Always evolving.

Drawing on an 80-year legacy of advancing American craft.

The nonprofit American Craft Council fosters livelihoods and ways of living grounded in the artful work of the human hand, creating a more joyful, humane, and regenerative world.

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ACC Founder Aileen Osborn Webb

Fresh programming.

Growing knowledge in the artistry of craft.

Whether amplifying artists’ stories, producing community events, or honoring innovators in the field, ACC creates opportunities where makers and appreciators can deepen their connection with craft.

Creating impact.

We believe that making can change the world.

  • $ 10.9 million+

    in estimated artist sales through ACC in-person and online marketplaces since 2022.

  • 280,000 +

    online readers of American Craft stories since 2024.

  • 13,000 +

    participants interacting with makers and learning about craft at ACC events in 2024.

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Foreground: Photo by Danielle Sykes Frank

Take part.

Be a companion in our craft journey.

Support makers, celebrate the handcrafted, and get American
Craft delivered to your home with a membership to the American Craft Council.

Foreground: Photo by Kelvin Bulluck

Give generously.

Join today and start your craft journey!

As a national nonprofit, the American Craft Council relies on your support to share artists’ stories, create events that connect people to craft, and sustain our unique programs that help artists and makers thrive at all stages of their careers.