The 2026 American Craft Council Awards
Meet the awardees and find out where to see them next.
Craft Around the Country
A Collaborative Exhibition in Seattle Shows the Lifecycle of Coast Salish Weaving
June 15, 2026
ACC Celebrations + Gatherings
American Craft Connects: ACC Conference & Awards 2026
September 4-6; Earlybird registration open now
Craft Around the Country
Hecho a Mano Fosters Community With a Roster of Regional Artists
May 25, 2026
Stories about the People of Craft
Hot on the heels of a yearlong residency at Arrowmont, the Richmond, Virginia–based mixed-media artist returns home with a newly expansive practice.
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In porcelain vases, dishware, and more, the DC-based ceramist subverts traditionally stuffy forms with overlaid imagery of struggle and resistance.
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Jackson, Wyoming–based Sing Hat Company attracts tourists and locals alike to its storefront and studio.
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Hot on the heels of a yearlong residency at Arrowmont, the Richmond, Virginia–based mixed-media artist returns home with a newly expansive practice.
Read
In porcelain vases, dishware, and more, the DC-based ceramist subverts traditionally stuffy forms with overlaid imagery of struggle and resistance.
Read
Jackson, Wyoming–based Sing Hat Company attracts tourists and locals alike to its storefront and studio.
Read
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A New Era of Access and Connection
Last October, ACC announced bold steps to become more accessible to makers and appreciators of American craft, to increase our reach and impact, and to cultivate a more connected craft ecosystem.
Creating impact.
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ACC Event
Documenting Private Collections
Join us for a dynamic conversation about documenting private collections and the practical and long term considerations of documentation and stewardship.
Date:
June 24, 2026
Location:
Online
Admission:
Craft Champions Circle; registration required
ACC Celebrations + Gatherings
National Craft Open Studios Weekend
Join us for a first-of-its-kind, nationwide celebration inviting the public into the creative spaces of craft artists across the country!
Date:
July 18–19, 2026
Location:
Nationwide, United States
ACC Celebrations + Gatherings
American Craft Connects: ACC Conference & Awards 2026
Celebrate the inspiring artists and advocates receiving ACC’s 2026 Biennial Awards, and meet the rising generation of artisans across two days of engaging panels and conversations featuring industry luminaries and extraordinary makers.
Date:
September 4–6, 2026
Location:
McNamara Alumni Center at the University of Minnesota
Admission:
Ticketed
ACC Celebrations + Gatherings
ACC Biennial Awards Celebration 2026
The ACC Biennial Awards Celebration represent the pinnacle of recognition in the craft field. ACC presents four awards biennially to recognize standout achievements and inspire future generations of makers and artists.
Date:
Friday, September 4, 2026
Location:
McNamara Alumni Center at the University of Minnesota
Admission:
Ticketed
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