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| Abbreviation | ACC |
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| Formation | 1943 |
| Founder | Aileen Osborn Webb |
| Merger of | Handcraft Cooperative League of America and American Handcraft Council |
| Legal status | Non-profit educational organization |
| Purpose | The American Craft Council champions craft. |
| Headquarters | Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| Coordinates | 44°59′59.44″N 93°16′12.3″W / 44.9998444°N 93.270083°W |
| Website | craftcouncil |
Formerly called | American Craftsmen's Cooperative Council (1942–1951) American Craftsmen’s Educational Council (1943–1955) American Craftsmen's Council (1955–1969) American Crafts Council (1969–1979) |
The American Craft Council (ACC) is a national non-profit organization that champions craft based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1943 by Aileen Osborn Webb, the council hosts national craft shows and conferences,[1] publishes a quarterly magazine called American Craft[2] and a quarterly journal called American Craft Inquiry,[3] maintains an extensive awards program,[4] and is home to a comprehensive library and archives.[5]
- ^ "craftcouncil.org/shows". Archived from the original on January 10, 2018.
- ^ "American Craft Magazine". American Craft Council. Archived from the original on May 22, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
- ^ "craftcouncil.org/american-craft-inquiry". Archived from the original on November 30, 2017.
- ^ "ACC Awards - American Craft Council". American Craft Council. Archived from the original on November 30, 2017. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
- ^ "craftcouncil.org/library". Archived from the original on September 9, 2018.