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 Strategies for Artists
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.
Talks + Workshops
American Craft Forum — Carve & Print
Join printmakers Susanna Cromwell (Haiku, Hawaii) and LaToya M. Hobbs (Baltimore, Maryland), and Michele Farwell from Adelphi Paper Hangings (Sharon Springs, New York)—and moderator Laura Brown from the Minnesota Center for Book Arts—for a conversation on all things block printing and what it means to contribute to an art form that so beautifully balances a three-dimensional craft process with a two-dimensional object.
Date:
Tuesday, January 23, 2025
Hours:
7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m CT / 5 p.m. MT / 4 p.m. PT
Location:
Online
Admission:
Free; registration required.
Talks + Workshops
Craft Lab — PR for Artists
PR expert Sara Hussey, joined by Editor in Chief and Senior Editor of American Craft magazine, Karen Olson and Dave Schimke, will walk attendees through a step-by-step guide to public relations for small craft businesses. The workshop will include an intro to Public Relations, its benefit to your business, how to find the right media to contact, how to craft a media pitch as well as discuss influencer collaboration strategies. Participants will walk away with a deep understanding of the power of PR and a step-by-step process for crafting and delivering a pitch to the media.
Date:
Tuesday, February 11, 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.
Take part.
Be a companion in our craft journey.
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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.