Welcome
You are invited to join the celebration! Now in its third year, American Craft Week’s
message is stronger than ever. For those who make, sell and celebrate objects hand-made in this country, the passion is contagious.
The “Great Recession” taught us all a lot about VALUE. Good design, high quality
materials, and excellent craftsmanship mean more now than ever before. A truly high and unacceptable price is seeing our economic future going offshore. There is a new appreciation we see every day and a new mantra: Shop small, shop local, buy made in America.
The American craft movement is about tradition and about the future. As it preserves our history and heritage, it creates jobs and a positive balance of trade. As it beautifies our homes, public spaces and everyday life, it enriches our communities and educates our children.
Please join us this October. Take your place with others in this creative industry to gain the attention of leaders in government, business and education. Together we can send a loud message: It’s cool to buy American again!
Who can participate?
Everyone! Craft artists, retailers, wholesale shows, museums, schools, organizations, fairs, festivals, and individuals — if you create, sell, display, promote, collect or just plain love — American craft, we want you to be part of American Craft Week. The more voices, the louder the message.
What can we do?
The sky is the limit. You can become a sponsor and we will add your name to our web-site and all our materials. You can become a participating organization by promoting American Craft Week and scheduling activities. You can become a participant that week in countless ways. Here are a few good ideas.
Our goal is to publicize, explain and promote American Craft and all it contributes to our national aesthetic and economy. We want the general public to understand there are countless ways to use and enjoy American handcrafts in their daily lives.
Feel passionate about American Craft Week? Want to learn more about how you can participate and impact your business and community? Visit our Get Involved page for more information on becoming a participant. Please contact us with any questions, we welcome your participation.
American Craft Week is a project of:
2012 Lead Sponsor
Major Sponsors:
Regional Sponsors:
Celebration Sponsors:
Art Festivals and Studio Tours
Creative Sponsors:
Art Galleries, Artist Studios and Guilds
Additional Support Provided By:
