American Craft Council

American Craft Council
Abbreviation	ACC
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.
Location	1224 Marshall Street NE, Suite 200, Minneapolis, Minnesota;
Coordinates	44°59′59.44″N 93°16′12.3″W
Website	craftcouncil.org
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, publishes a quarterly magazine called American Craft and a quarterly journal called American Craft Inquiry, maintains an extensive awards program, and is home to a comprehensive library and archives.

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