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    American Craft Made Baltimore 2026: Building Toward 50 Years

    The 49th American Craft Made Baltimore, held February 20–22, 2026, was more than a marketplace—it was a powerful demonstration of what’s possible when community and creativity come together.

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    Explore Craft Around the Country with ACC’s Regional Craft Correspondents

    The four writer-artists of ACC’s new program take readers deep into their region’s craft scene.

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    In Memoriam: James L. Tanner

    The American Craft Council remembers 2003 Fellow James L. Tanner, who died in January.

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    Jane Yang-D’Haene Shortlisted for the 2026 Loewe Foundation Craft Prize

    Representing the United States in a global cohort of 30 finalists, the New York–based ceramist's work combines expressive, personal surfaces with traditional Korean forms.

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    Worn on the Body

    A new exhibition at Kansas City’s Belger Crane Yard Studios celebrates handmade adornment.

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    Valentine’s Day Iron Pour Welcomes Metalsmiths and the Metal-Curious

    Collaboration, mentorship, and experimentation are at the heart of Pour’n Yer Heart Out, an annual community event in Wisconsin’s capital city.

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    ACC’s New Membership Program Connects You to Craft Like Never Before

    Join ACC now to support craft artists and connect with benefits in the field.

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    Spector Family Foundation Launches New Craft Prize

    The three-pronged initiative includes funding for early-career artists.

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    10 ACC Stories to Feed Your Spirit as You Build Community Through Craft

    Craft, in all its forms and fullness, isn’t a fair-weather nicety. It is a constellation of practices and values that deepen our humanity and reflect it back to us, and foster the person-to-person bonds on which communities and societies depend.

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    Joyce Lin Wins 2025 John D. Mineck Fellowship

    Houston-based Joyce Lin's uncanny furniture forms have earned her a prestigious fellowship from the John D. Mineck Foundation.

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    Remembering Sandra Blain

    ACC Honorary Fellow Sandra Blain passed away on December 19, 2024. A multi-faceted leader in the craft community as an educator, administrator, and ceramic studio artist, she had a long-time relationship with ACC.

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    MN State Fair 2025

    The Minnesota State Fair is here! Each year, the American Craft Council is proud to give an award to an entry in the Fine Arts category that exemplifies craft. This year, ACC is pleased to give the special recognition to Iah Q’s The Past Holds Me, a stunning work of beadwork on leather.

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    Remembering John McQueen

    Conceptual fiber artist and ACC Gold Medalist John McQueen died on July 26, 2025. He redefined the field of contemporary basketry to embrace non-functional sculpture, and explored the concepts of containment and space in his work.

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    From the Editor: Fall 2025

    Welcome to the Fall 2025 issue of American Craft

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    ACC Board Leadership Transition

    We are saddened to share the news that Board Chair Preeti Gopinath has had to resign from her position for personal reasons. Preeti joined our board of trustees in 2021 and has been a dedicated leader and champion for ACC. We will miss her keen intellect, creativity, and sense of humor, and we are deeply grateful for her contributions not only to our organization, but to our larger craft ecosystem as a groundbreaking educator and advocate.

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    Remembering David Ellsworth

    We are sad to share that ACC Fellow David Ellsworth died on June 16, 2025. He was co-founder of the American Association of Woodturners and was known worldwide for his thin-walled hollow vessel forms.

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    Giving Week 2025

    This year our goal is $100,000. All first-time donors during Giving Week will be entered into a drawing to take home a Suzye Ogawa original. Read on to learn more.

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    American Craft Council’s 82nd Birthday

    Enjoy these images from the archives of ACC founder Aileen Osborn Webb's birthday celebrations over the years, as well as a look at "Celebration 20," a 1976 exhibit at the American Craft Council's Museum of Contemporary Craft that commemorated the 20 years of the museum.

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    From the Editor: Summer 2025

    Welcome to the Summer 2025 issue of American Craft

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  • Ceramic vessels displayed at the St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour
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    Get Ready for the St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour

    Resources and articles, including interviews originally published in Issue 10 of The Crafty Librarian newsletter.

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    Remembering Ginny Ruffner

    Ginny Ruffner (1952-2025) created sculptures in a variety of media but was known primarily for her use of lampworked glass.

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    Changes Underway at the ACC Library and Archives

    Ensuring that our library and archives materials become more accessible to craft researchers, writers, and advocates for years to come.

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    ACC Digitizes Recordings and More American Craft

    With grant funding, ACC digitizes recordings and more American Craft!

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    On Recognition

    An Interview with American Craft Council Fellow Karen Hampton.

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