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Subject-based Internet Resources
Crafts General
Associations / Organizations
American Craft Council
Crafts Council (UK)
Crafts DK: Information
Centre of Danish Crafts
Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF)
"non-profit, tax exempt organiztion which provides immediate support to professional
craftspeople facing career threatening emergencies."
The Crafts Center
"international, non-profit organization which is dedicated to improving the
lives of low-income artisans by increasing their access to markets and resources."
Craft Victoria
a site to enhance general awareness of Australian craft.
Object: Centre for Contemporary Craft
"australian organization promoting contemporary craft, design and 3D art --
runs australia's only craft specific regional gallery, three retail stores,
a professional development program, jewelry studios and publishes a quarterly
magazine."
The Society of Arts and Crafts
"mission is to support excellence in crafts by encouraging the creation, collection,
and conservation of thew ork of craft artists and by educating and promoting
public appreciation of fine craftsmanship."
SOFA (Sculpture Objects and Functional
Art)
"International exposition of sculputure, objects and functional art."
An annual event which showcases craftpeoples work, including furniture and woodworking.
The event originally started in Chicago and now includes venues in New York
City and Miami.
World Crafts Council
"founded in 1964, the World Crafts Council (WCC) is a non-profit, non-governmental
organization. It's purpose is to strengthen the status of crafts as a viatal
part of cultural and economic life, to promote fellowship amoung the craftspeople
of the world and to offer them encouragement and advice."
Magazines
Museums and Art Centers
Other
The Guild
site principally devoted to selling craftpersons work, excellent site to view
examples of new work in all disciplines, also has important links to craft
galleries.
Maintained by Kari Horowicz.
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