Making
meaning.
Championing an
American craft legacy.
History in the Making
A commentary on labor and excess, woodworker Stacy Motte’s humorous-looking Adventures in Highboy Land is deadly serious.
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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.
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.
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Membership
ACC members receive a subscription to American Craft, access to all digital stories, and additional members-only benefits.
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Programs
Explore the American Craft Council’s array of programs designed to inspire appreciation of craft and support makers at all career stages.
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Events
ACC brings together artists, organizations, collectors, and enthusiasts at lively regional events designed to build community around craft and the handmade.
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Magazine
American Craft is a quarterly magazine for artists and appreciators of the handmade that celebrates the diversity of American craft and its makers.
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Archives
The ACC Archives contains four major archival collections documenting the history of contemporary craft, as well as many smaller collections related to individuals and organizations within the craft field.
Creating impact.
We believe that making can change the world.
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online readers of American Craft stories since 2024.
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participants interacting with makers and learning about craft at ACC events in 2024.
Gather together.
The shared value of experiences.
Browse our upcoming American Craft Council events.
Talks + Workshops
Craft Lab — Pricing for Profit
As artists and designers consider the business side of their creativity, the art of capturing and describing value through a holistic pricing strategy becomes (almost) as important as the creativity itself. Four factors—cost, competition, customers, and competencies—affect the price for a creative entrepreneur’s work or time, and we’ll explore the science (and the art) behind each one. We'll end with some conversational tools to talk about the true value of the work negotiation-style.
Date:
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Hours:
6–8 P.M. ET/ 5–7 P.M. CT/ 4–6 P.M. MT/ 3–5 P.M. PT
Location:
Online
Admission:
Free for Members; registration required.
Celebrations + Gatherings
American Craft Made Baltimore Kick-Off Party
Join the American Craft Council and Made in Baltimore for the American Craft Made Baltimore Kick-Off Party!
Date:
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Hours:
6–8 P.M.
Location:
Made in Baltimore, 301 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Admission:
Free; registration required.
Festivals + Marketplaces
2025 American Craft Made Baltimore
Discover, collect, and create at the largest juried craft fair on the East Coast. American Craft Made Baltimore showcases work by more than 350 accomplished artists and makers alongside demonstrations, talks, and hands-on experiences. Now entering its 48th year, this immersive annual event attracts more than 10,000 dedicated collectors and enthusiasts.
Dates:
February 21–23, 2025
Hours:
Friday, February 21 & Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday, February 23, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location:
Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland
Parking:
Learn about parking and transit options on the Baltimore Convention Center website.
Celebrations + Gatherings
American Craft Made Artist Reception & Award Ceremony
Gather together to celebrate community and the winners of ACC’s 2025 Awards of Excellence from American Craft Made Baltimore.
Date:
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Hours:
6–7:30 P.M.
Location:
Baltimore Convention Center, Camden Lounge
Admission:
All exhibitors and artists as well as Weekend Pass holders are welcome to attend free of charge.
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.
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.