American Craft Connects: ACC Conference & Awards 2026
HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: Minneapolis, September 4–6; get your ticket today!
Craft Around the Country
A New York City Exhibition Puts Creative Exchange on Display
September 1, 2026
Craft Around the Country
A Kentucky Basketry Apprenticeship Aims to Keep Traditional Craft Alive
August 26, 2026
Stories about the People of Craft
Through collaborations and a steady focus on social media, the LA-based stained-glass artist has grown her pandemic hobby into a thriving business.
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Jeff Suina’s imposing ceramic sculptures draw from his Cochiti pottery lineage—and from his architecture and engineering background.
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The Iranian American artist turns tattered rugs into soft sculptures that recall the gardens of her childhood in Tehran.
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Through collaborations and a steady focus on social media, the LA-based stained-glass artist has grown her pandemic hobby into a thriving business.
Read
Jeff Suina’s imposing ceramic sculptures draw from his Cochiti pottery lineage—and from his architecture and engineering background.
Read
The Iranian American artist turns tattered rugs into soft sculptures that recall the gardens of her childhood in Tehran.
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.
Resources for makers and appreciators.
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Craft Happenings Calendar
Discover exhibitions, fairs, workshops, and more, with this unique calendar of craft events across the country.
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Opportunities Board
Find calls for submission, jobs in the craft field, internships, grant opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and more.
Creating impact.
We believe that making can change the world.
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readers of stories about American craft in 2025.
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participants at ACC events in 2025.
Gather together.
The shared value of experiences.
Browse our upcoming American Craft Council events.
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
ACC Talks + Workshops
Object Stories: San Francisco
The American Craft Council presents Object Stories: San Francisco, an evening of live storytelling celebrating the profound connections between people and the handmade objects that shape their lives.
Date:
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Hours:
7–9 p.m.
Location:
The KQED Headquarters
Admission:
Tickets required.
ACC Festivals + Fairs
2027 American Craft Made Baltimore
Now in its 50th year, American Craft Made Baltimore brings together 380+ artists, 10,000 craft enthusiasts, and dozens of local partner organizations from across the East Coast for shopping, demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and connection through craft.
Date:
February 19–21, 2027
Hours:
10 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday & Saturday / 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday
Location:
Baltimore Convention Center
Admission:
Ticketed; available soon
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