Become a member.
The American Craft Council’s membership is your essential passport to craft—a gateway to the vibrant and interconnected national craft ecosystem of both makers and craft appreciators alike.
Membership levels
Membership benefits
Support ACC as a member while unlocking exclusive benefits
Your membership offers direct support for artists, makers, and the craft community through ACC while unlocking special access to exhibitions, events, and discounts from a diverse network of partner organizations shaping the future of craft.
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Unlimited Access to ACC Stories and News
- Access to hundreds of urgent, useful, and entertaining stories you need to stay current on craft
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James Renwick Alliance for Craft
- 20% off JRA membership
- 10% off select programs & events
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Loam
- 20% off an SEO audit for ACC members
- 20% off consulting services
- Perfect for artists and galleries!
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American Craft Made Baltimore
- Two free tickets per day
- Discounts on additional tickets & passes
- Merchandise discounts
- Free tote bag
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Early Career Artist Program
- Qualifying members can apply for $100,000 in total grants
- Access to educational resources
- Access to peer learning
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Craft Lab Workshops
- Access industry leading educational conversations & panels
- Unlimited access to past recordings
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American Craft Fest St. Paul
- 10% off Preview Party tickets
- Merchandise discounts
- Free tote bag
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Artist Application Discounts
- 50% discount on artist application fees for all ACC craft fairs
- View upcoming application opportunities on the national Opportunities Board
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eMags Unlimited
- Try eMags Unlimited, free for 2 weeks, then save 25% off the monthly price
- Seamlessly access high-quality, trusted magazine content from top publishers
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The Clay Studio
- 10% discount on e-commerce or in-person shop purchases with 20% off on shop specials and collections
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The Stained Glass Association of America
- 10% off a 1-year subscription to Stained Glass Quarterly
- 10% off an SGAA Affiliate membership
- $50 off SGAA On the Road registration
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Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
- 25% off one HCCC membership
- 25% off one retail purchase
- 10% off one workshop
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Touchstone Center for Crafts
- 20% off Touchstone membership
- 10% off one class tuition
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Fuller Craft Museum
- 10% off Fuller Craft Museum membership
- 10% discount in museum shop
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Contemporary Craft
- 15% off any workshop
- Free shipping up to $15 on e-commerce purchases
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Glass Art Society
- 10% discount on GAS Conference registration
- 10% discount on GAS Travels
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American Swedish Institute
- BOGO General Admission to ASI
- Discount registration for virtual craft and food programs
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Peters Valley School of Craft
- 10% off purchases in the Peters Valley Gallery
- $50 off any Peters Valley workshop
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Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show
- 20% off online purchases of regular admission tickets to the PMA Craft Show
“I'm a member because I want to see art and craft supported.rn”
— ACC Member
Gift memberships
Gift your friends and family memberships to the American Craft Council. Select ‘this is a gift’ upon purchasing a membership.
Deepen your impact
Become a Craft Champion
Learn how to join ACC’s Craft Champion’s Circle – a group of donors supporting the future of craft in America.
Frequently asked questions
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Your membership directly contributes to the lives of artists and makers throughout the country by making it possible for ACC to produce programs, events, and activities of value.
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Yes, we will notify you by email and notices through the mail.
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All memberships purchased or renewed after 11/14/25 are fully tax-deductible.
Memberships that were purchased before 11/14/25 are tax-deductible as follows:- Subscribing Memberships: not tax-deductible.
- Supporting: $52 tax-deductible
- Advocate: $202 tax-deductible
- Patron: $452 tax-deductible
- Craft Champions: $952 tax-deductible
- Craft Horizons: Fully tax-deductible
- Visionary: Fully tax-deductible
ACC will update these amounts as needed from time to time.
If you would like to make a fully tax-deductible contribution to ACC, please visit our donation page.
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To update your membership information, log in using the member portal on the website. If you have trouble, please contact [email protected] or call (612) 206-3100
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For questions regarding your American Craft Council membership, please call (612) 206-3100 or email [email protected].
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Yes! During checkout, click ‘Is this a gift?”. Following checkout, you will be asked to provide additional information about who the gift is for and where it should be sent.