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Mission & Vision

Mission & Vision

The 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.
Page cover graphic with an image of group of people in matching black tshirts laughing and smiling while shaping pottery on wheels and an image of ceramic pieces arranged with leaves and various fruits

Mission Statement

The 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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Inclusion and Equity Statement

ACC is committed to justice, inclusiveness, and equity. Drawing on craft’s rich legacy of openness and its deep roots in all cultures, the Council will work to create opportunities for creative people from all walks of life. Read more.

WHAT WE DO

Whether we're amplifying artists' stories, investing in creative economies, honoring innovators in the field, or engaging our community in discussion, our efforts need your support.
 

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Portrait of Indira Allegra from Spring 2021 American Craft Forum
Portrait of Beth Mclaughlin from Spring 2021 American Craft Forum
Portrait of Gregg Moore from Fall 2021 American Craft Forum
Portrait of Namita Gupta Wiggers from Summer 2021 American Craft Forum
Portrait of Omar Tate from Fall 2021 American Craft Forum
Portrait of Anjula Razdan from Fall 2021 American Craft Forum
Portrait of Aram Han Sifuentes from Winter 2022 American Craft Forum
Portrait of Jonathan Michael Square
Portrait of Greg Lauren
Portrait of Stella Mae Pettway

 

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Building on a Vision

ACC founder, Aileen Osborn Webb, recognized the significant impact craft has on individuals and communities and established a nonprofit to preserve, cultivate, and celebrate this communal heritage. 80 years later, our efforts span the nation.

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COVER GRAPHIC: Participants in the People's Pottery Project (left) and homewares for sale through the program (right). Featured in the Summer 2021 issue of American Craft, this Los Angeles–based community-oriented ceramics studio offers pottery classes to formerly incarcerated people who are paid for their participation. Photos courtesy of the People’s Pottery Project.

Our Work in Action

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