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Become an ACC member

Become an ACC member

Connect to a vibrant craft community today.

Support makers, celebrate the handcrafted, and get American Craft delivered to your home with a membership to the American Craft Council. Your membership makes an impact by supporting professional development for artists, amplifying the voices of makers around the country, and helping to build an appreciation of the handmade.

Looking to renew your current membership?
Please use this form to renew using the member ID number found on your magazine issue or renewal notice.

Member Benefits:

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Photo by  Sinem Yazici.

  • One-year subscription to American Craft
    Celebrate the diversity of American craft and its makers. American Craft will be delivered quarterly to your home.
  • Exclusive event benefits
    Receive exclusive access, discounts, or complimentary tickets to American Craft Council events around the country, including American Craft Fest St. Paul.
  • Tickets to American Craft Made Baltimore
    Receive two complimentary tickets to American Craft Made Baltimore, the largest juried craft show on the East Coast.
  • Discount Travel
    Discounted flights and hotel accommodations through our travel portal.
  • Discounts on craft books
    Receive exclusive rates on select craft books from Schiffer Publishing.
  • Professional development resources for artists
    Participate in our Craft Lab workshops for craft-based entrepreneurs

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I subscribe to American Craft magazine?

Become a member of the American Craft Council to get American Craft sent to you in the mail. Membership includes a subscription to the magazine. ACC offers multi-year memberships and the opportunity to renew your membership automatically.

What do my membership dues support?

Your membership has a major impact on the American Craft Council’s ability to offer programs, events, and activities for audiences throughout the United States. Your membership is also critical to ACC as we publish and present storytelling through American Craft magazine.

Will I be notified when my membership is about to expire?

Yes, you will first be notified by email, then by renewal notices in the mail.

Can I give a membership as a gift?

Yes! Simply check the box “This is a gift!” when you purchase the membership and provide some additional information about who the gift is for and where membership materials should be sent.

Is my membership tax-deductible?

Memberships are not tax-deductible.

Can I automatically renew my membership?

Yes! If you purchase an ACC membership using a credit or debit card, you can sign up for automatic renewals. To sign up, check “Automatic Renewal” when you purchase a membership.

How do I update my member information?

To update your membership information, please contact [email protected] or call (612) 206-3100.

Who do I contact with my membership or subscription questions?

For questions regarding your American Craft Council membership, please call (612) 206-3100 or email [email protected]

For questions regarding the delivery of American Craft, including gift memberships, and address changes, please call (844) 653-3989 or email [email protected]

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Gina Phillips, Spruce Pine, North Carolina

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Membership QUESTIONS

For questions regarding delivery of American Craft, including gifts of membership and address changes, please call (844) 653-3989
or email [email protected]

For other questions regarding your American Craft Council Membership, please call (612) 206-3100
or email [email protected]

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American Craft Council publishes American Craft magazine on a quarterly basis but reserves the right to change the number of issues in an annual term, including discontinuing any format and substituting and/or modifying the manner in which the subscription is distributed.

 

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