About the Council

|January 23, 2012

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<p>ACC staff: Nice folks on a mission. From left: Jessica Shaykett, Julie Hanus, Ashley Morgan, Oliver Chapoy, Elizabeth Ryan, Alanna Nissen (with Loretta), Greg Allen, Chris Amundsen, Joanne Smith, Monica Moses, Kristine Goldy, Melanie Little, Tana Hargest, Greg Grinley, Andrew Zoellner, Pamela Diamond, Timi Bliss</p>

<p><img src="file:///Volumes/Documents/Project_2010/RationalBeauty/AC_website/19_OctNov2010_update/CouncilNews/3.jpg" alt="" />Grain Belt Brewery building</p>

ACC staff: Nice folks on a mission. From left: Jessica Shaykett, Julie Hanus, Ashley Morgan, Oliver Chapoy, Elizabeth Ryan, Alanna Nissen (with Loretta), Greg Allen, Chris Amundsen, Joanne Smith, Monica Moses, Kristine Goldy, Melanie Little, Tana Hargest, Greg Grinley, Andrew Zoellner, Pamela Diamond, Timi Bliss

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The American Craft Council (ACC) is a national, nonprofit educational organization founded in 1943 by Aileen Osborn Webb. With a mission to promote understanding and appreciation of contemporary American craft, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of the many gifted artists today who are working with a variety of materials.

Our programs include the bimonthly magazine, American Craft, annual juried shows presenting artists and their work, the Aileen Osborn Webb Awards honoring those who enrich the craft field, as well as a specialized library, various workshops, seminars and conferences, and much more.

Members of the ACC include artists as well as institutions and individuals with an interest in the crafts, such as teachers, scholars, collectors, gallery owners, and professionals in many fields, in the U.S. and abroad. This diversity is well represented in the governance of our Board of Trustees.

As a nonprofit organization, the Council relies on the support of members and donors to assure our financial strength. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help us continue to champion contemporary American craft.

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Our Mission

We champion craft.

Our Vision

A culture in which craftsmanship is embraced for its contributions to community, economy, and human fulfillment.

Our Values

Societal Importance: The Council advocates for craft’s ability to deeply enrich lives, promote cultural expression, and contribute to the economic vitality of a community.
Inspiration: The Council strives to inspire creativity and artistry in makers, appreciation of beauty and meaning for the craft enthusiast, and thoughtful discourse on the evolution of craft.
Excellence: The Council pledges to cultivate and recognize excellence in its many forms, support innovation, and continually examine our understanding of craft, materials, artistic expression, and cultural significance.
Inclusiveness: The Council values the diversity of craft, its makers, and audiences, because craft’s strength lies in the shared respect of making and the appreciation of the artistic voice.