Announcing the Early Career Artist Program

Transformative support for early career makers.

Minneapolis, MN
April 9, 2025

The American Craft Council (ACC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Early Career Artist Program. The Early Career Artist Program gives makers the resources needed to professionalize their passion. The free and simple application opens the door to many opportunities all in one place.

Building on the benefits of an ACC membership, which includes access to on-demand professional development workshops, an inspiring subscription to American Craft magazine, and discounted application fees, this program adds opportunities for advertising support and discounted booth fees at our marketplace events across the country.

“Figuring out how my voice, values, and goals come together to form my brand has been a powerful journey.” —ACC Early Career Artist

“It can be very overwhelming and discouraging to feel behind the curve on different business strategies, and the workshops helped me realize there are many pathways for making an art practice work for you.” —ACC Early Career Artist

To be eligible for the Early Career Artist Program, applicants must be a current ACC member (at any level) and fit ACC’s definition of an Early Career Artist. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from any current ACC member who meets the program criteria.

For more information and to apply, click here.

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For questions, images, and/or interviews with American Craft Council representatives, contact Sarah Cassavant at [email protected].

ABOUT THE AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL:

The American Craft Council (ACC) is a nationwide, membership-based nonprofit working to foster livelihoods and ways of living grounded in the artful work of the human hand, creating a more joyful, humane, and regenerative world. Building upon an 80+ year legacy of tradition and innovation, ACC is part of a growing coalition of organizations, makers, and advocates building a movement that supports craft-centered livelihoods and ways of living—an American craft renaissance. Learn more and take part at craftcouncil.org.