American Craft Council
We're here to help craft flourish.
The American Craft Council is a national nonprofit working to keep the craft community connected, inspired, and supported.
Recently Published Stories
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Unearthing the Craftscape
A new generation of scholars and curators are exploring how craft objects are shaped by the forces of history, culture, and society. Call it the “craftscape.”
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On Hair and Tatter, Bristle, and Mend
Cultural anthropologist Paulette Young explores a Sonya Clark exhibition—as well as anthropological and personal reflections on hair. -
American Craft Council Executive Director Sarah Schultz To Step Down After Three Years of Leadership
We share this news with hearts full of gratitude for the vision and guidance Sarah has brought to our nonprofit since she joined our team in 2018. -
The Queue: Pearl Dick
Get to know the people featured in the pages of our magazine as they share what's inspiring them right now.
Upcoming Events
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Atlanta/Southeast Craft Week
Online September 20–26, 2021
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American Craft Forum: Object Stories From the Craftscape
Start dateThursday, 06/17/2021, 1:00 PMEnd dateThursday, 06/17/2021, 2:30 PMIn this American Craft Forum, we’re excited to present a series of short talks, or “object stories,” by craftspeople, craft artists, and scholars.
How To Get Involved
Sign up to receive ACC emails, including our Craft Dispatch newsletter, The Queue, announcements about upcoming opportunities, and other emails designed to keep you inspired and connected.
Other ways to engage with the craft community and support our efforts:
- Subscribe to our quarterly magazine
- Buy artists' work through our marketplaces
- Take part in an upcoming forum
- Explore our library's digital collections
- Search our craft resource directories
- Find community events or submit your own
American Craft Magazine
Summer 2021 / Flourish
In our current moment, we might all need reminders about how to flourish. So, for this issue, we looked to the craft community to find stories about many ways of doing so.