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Advertising opportunities.

The American Craft Council offers stories and features of interest to people who believe in a world where objects matter, makers thrive, and craft connects. Align your brand with the leading nonprofit supporting craft artists and appreciators.

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Contact us.

Request information or reserve your advertising placement with the American Craft Council. Contact Lauren Moosbrugger, on our advertising team, today.

Our reach.

Engage a unique and valuable audience through digital or event advertising with ACC.

  • 22,000 +

    website visits each month

  • 44,000 +

    Craft Dispatch email subscribers

  • 14,000+ +

    in-person event attendees each year

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Our engagement.

  • 70 %

    Contacted or visited the website of an artist, gallery, or organization featured in stories

  • 67 %

    Followed up to learn more about an artist or topic

  • 50 %

    Attended a craft show, exhibition, or other featured event

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Website advertising.

Banner ads on craftcouncil.org are sold by the calendar month. ACC offers two options for on-site display advertising. Ads appear within stories on the website.

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Craft Dispatch ads.

Craft Dispatch is our email newsletter that connects recipients to inspiring content, exciting happenings, and helpful opportunities from the craft community. Ads are placed within content and are seen by subscribers who open and browse the email.

  • Broad Reach. Reach 44,000 subscribers nationwide
  • Trusted Resource. Craft Dispatch is a widely recognized resource for news and updates on the craft community.
  • High Engagement. Sent bi-weekly, with an average open rate that exceeds 40%.
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Craft Highlights ads.

Connect with a highly engaged, craft-focused audience through the ACC’s Craft Highlights email program. This streamlined targeted marketing opportunity places your message directly in the inbox of thousands of craft enthusiasts.

  • Trusted Source. Emails are sent from ACC, enhancing credibility and boosting open rates.
  • Limited Deployments. Only two bi-weekly slots are available, ensuring your message stands out without competing with other promotions.
  • High Deliverability. Controlled frequency maintains sender reputation, increasing the likelihood your message reaches the inbox.

Craft Highlights emails are available in two audience configurations to suit your goals and budget. Email marketing with ACC is cost-effective, scalable, and delivers strong ROI.

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Artist Showcase

ACC’s Artist Showcase is a chance for makers to put their work in front of thousands of collectors, curators, and craft enthusiasts across the country. This special, high-visibility section of craftcouncil.org highlights makers of every medium and style.

  • Crafted for Makers. The Artist Showcase is exclusively available to artists and makers.
  • Broad Reach. Promoted through social media and an exclusive Artist Showcase email.
  • Direct Engagement. Each placement includes an image, link and direct path for audiences to explore your work.
    Reserve your spot

Gallery Guide

Join an exclusive group of galleries that receive prominent exposure in quarterly editions of Craft Dispatch. This unique group receives four placements each year, reaching 44,000 subscribers each send.

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Event advertising.

Reach a committed audience by advertising in the fair guide for our in-person craft fairs, or through event sponsorship. Our printed fair guides are given to each attendee and include all information necessary for a visitor to make the most of their experience.

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Let’s talk sponsorships!

Reach out today for more information.

Contact Lauren Moosbrugger, on our advertising team, to explore opportunities that support craft.