The Society of Arts + Crafts cultivates a thriving, diverse community centered around our appreciation for craftsmanship. We value a deep connection to materials, the process of creating with intention, and equity in the arts. This continuity of purpose and a mission of promoting joyful, creative lives through craft guides us in everything we do.
OUR MISSION
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The mission of the Society of Arts + Crafts is to support and celebrate craft makers and their creativity. The organization’s vision is to build and sustain a vibrant and diverse community and shape craft’s future.
OUR VISION
Craft improves our lives.
Craft combines old + new.
Craft connects us to the maker story.
Craft provides new pathways for all.
OUR FUTURE
The Society of Arts and Crafts Strategic Plan centers on the cultivation and expansion of a thriving and diverse community of craft and its makers. Our Strategic Plan recognizes and values our history while providing a vision for our future as an organization, reflects our belief in the transformative power of craft, and renews our dedication to securing a sustainable future for this legacy organization. We honor our legacy as the nation’s first craft organization while laying the foundation for continued leadership.
Our commitment to building community drives this plan. We will grow initiatives that support artists, engage the public through threshold experiences, and expand our audiences by celebrating a rich, diverse tapestry of cultures. Our initiatives integrate these perspectives meaningfully, providing inclusive pathways for all.
We recognize that the world of craft is dynamic, continually shaped by material, technology, and global trends and events. Our strategic initiatives ensure that craft remains accessible, relevant, and impactful; embracing the innovations that define the future of craft. As we strengthen our relationships with individuals and institutions across the landscape of craft, we will evolve through innovation and exploration, ensuring that we can sustain and grow our resources.
Our plan is meant to be a fluid document, to be reviewed annually by our board of directors, to ensure continual focus on the mission of the Society of Arts and Crafts. We lead this process with inspiration, transparency, and commitment to realizing the organization’s vision to build and sustain a vibrant and diverse community and shape the future of craft.
*Chilkat weaving artist: Lily Hope