Making meaning.
The American Craft Council values what is shaped by the human hand and marked by the human spirit. Building on an 80+ year legacy of tradition and innovation, ACC fosters craft-centered livelihoods and ways of living. Together with the nationwide community of makers, appreciators, and advocates we serve and inspire, we are advancing an American craft renaissance.
Creating impact.
We believe that making can change the world.
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in estimated artist sales through ACC in-person and online marketplaces since 2022.
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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.
Making a brighter future.
We envision a world where:
Objects matter.
More people choose objects made thoughtfully and well by American craftspeople over mass-produced consumer goods.
Makers thrive.
More Americans are thriving in craft-centered livelihoods because of changing consumer behavior, and accessible, inclusive career pathways and support.
Craft connects.
Communities are closer and more resilient through wider access to shared opportunities for making and appreciating the handcrafted.
Give generously.
Support the nationwide craft community.
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.
