Incorporated in 1897, The Society of Arts and Crafts has been at the forefront of the American craft movement, fostering the development, sales, recognition, and education of crafts for over one hundred years. Our highly committed founders developed standards of excellence in design and technical mastery for crafts that inspired the American Arts and Crafts Movement.

The mission of the Society of Arts and Crafts (SA+C) is to support and celebrate craft makers and their creativity. On the eve of its 125th anniversary, the organization is embarking on a bold new strategic plan to apply the organization’s efforts towards promoting the relevance of craft in the 21st-century.