American Craft Council

Filing Period

Oct 1, 2012 to Sep 30, 2013

Signed

Feb 12, 2014

Return Version

2012v2.1

Gross Receipts

$5,046,248

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

American craft magazine - american craft is a bi-monthly magazine that celebrates the modern makers who shape the world around us. Presenting unknown innovators and artistic stalwarts, american craft, connects the disparate worlds of art, industry, fashion, architecture and design giving an entirely new voice to the craft community. American craft is received by over 26,000 members including 3,000 schools and libraries. It is also available through galleries and newsstands throughout the country.

Activity 3

Library & educational programs the american craft council library maintains one of the most comprehensive collections of print and visual materials on american studio craft in the country. In addition to 15,000 books, catalogues, and periodicals, as well as 3,000 files on individual artists, the library is also the repository for archives of significant craft institutions. Educational programs of the council promote appreciation and understanding of contemporary craft among all levels of interest and ability. Educational experiences are presented at all acc craft shows and exhibitions, and feature demonstrations, lectures, and panel discussions. Regularly presented programs, such as the library salon series, include various topics and speakers. The acc awards program recognizes individual and organizational achievements to further the field, including the college of fellows, gold medal for consummate craftsmanship, and other distinctions. The acc regularly contributes to conferences, think tanks, and symposia organized across the field of contemporary craft and design.

Filer

EIN

13-1566058