The American Craft Council’s mission is to champion craft. As a national, nonprofit public educational organization founded in 1943 by Aileen Osborn Webb, the Council actively promotes the understanding and appreciation of contemporary American craft through its bimonthly magazine AMERICAN CRAFT, annual juried shows presenting artists and their work, leadership conferences, awards for excellence, research library, workshops and seminars. For additional information visit www.craftcouncil.org.
The American Craft Council's Director of Education introduces the Creating a New Craft Culture conference, organized by the council in October 2009.
American Craft Council Board Chair welcomes attendees to the Creating a New Craft Culture, organized by the council in October 2009.
Open conversation at the end of the day on Saturday, October 17, at the Creating a New Craft Culture conference, organized by the American Craft Council.
Concluding session of the Creating a New Craft Culture conference, organized by the American Craft Council in October 2009.
Moderated by Adam Lerner, with Jennifer Komar Olivarez and Kristin Tombers. Lecture from the Creating a New Craft Culture conference, sponsored by the American Craft Council in October 2009.
Lecture delivered at the Creating a New Craft Culture conference, sponsored by the American Craft Council in October 2009.
Lecture delivered at the Creating a New Craft Culture conference, sponsored by the American Craft Council in October 2009.
Lecture delivered at the Creating a New Craft Culture conference, sponsored by the American Craft Council in October 2009.
Lecture delivered at the Creating a New Craft Culture conference, sponsored by the American Craft Council in October 2009.
Panel discussion moderated by Sandra Alfoldy, with panelists Thomas Patti, Claudia Crisan and Michael Sherrill. From the Creating a New Craft Culture conference, sponsored by the American Craft Council in October 2009.