Arts and Crafts
See Also: Art Resources
Primitive Country Art Prints
View country art prints with primitive style. Custom framing and mounting available.
Arts and Crafts Business
Information for those who sell their crafts part-time and full-time, also for hobbyists who want to profit from their hobby.
Church of Craft
Provides support, advice, instructions, directions, tips, tricks, and inspiration to all who seek it.
Internet Public Library: Arts and Crafts
Craft subject category with a selection of links, sub headings include quilting and graffiti, also features the Ask A Question online reference service.
Librarians' Internet Index: Crafts
Directory of craft sites carefully selected, described, and organized by a team of librarians.
Craftster
An online forum for sharing projects and ideas.
Photostore
A visual database of over 60,000 images and more than 1,000 contemporary makers reviewed and selected by a panel.
WhipUp.net
A blog featuring original and exciting crafts.
BBC: h2g2: Crafts
Collection of interesting craft projects.
BBC: Crafts
Links to BBC resources and external websites for adults interested in learning about crafts.
Wikipedia
An indepth article that includes terminology and a large list of the different types of arts and crafts.
Organizations
See All: Arts Organizations
The Society of Arts and Crafts
Fosters the development, sales, recognition of crafts.
CraftEmergency.org
Provides direct financial and educational assistance to craft artists, including emergency relief assistance, business development support, and resources and referrals on topics such as health, safety, and insurance.
Aid to Artisans
A nonprofit organization that offers assistance worldwide to foster artistic traditions and cultural vitality.
UK Crafts Council Online
The UK's national organization for the promotion of contemporary crafts, funded by the Arts Council England.
Department of the Interior Indian Arts and Crafts Board
Promotes the economic development of American Indians and Alaska Natives of federally recognized Tribes through the expansion of the Indian arts and crafts market.
American Craft Council
A nonprofit educational organization dedicated to fostering an environment in which craft is understood and valued.
Craft Alliance
Provides inspiration and education in fine contemporary craft to the entire community through exhibitions, sales and instruction.
Canadian Crafts Federation
A national service organization that promotes, educates and advocates for Canadian craftspeople.
Ontario Craft Council
A nonprofit organization that fosters recognition and appreciation of crafts and craftspeople.
Museums and Exhibits
Museum of Contemporary Craft
Organization that promotes fine crafts, hosts a residency for ceramic artists as well as a consignment gallery and permanent collection.
Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
A nonprofit organization that supports craft excellence in Kentucky, provides educational programs, artist in residence programs, a retail gallery and a permanent collection.
Craft in America
A comprehensive visual exploration of the history, vitality, and cultural significance of America’s craft movement.
The White House Collection of American Crafts
Collection of decorative crafts that were given to the White House as gifts or were purchased during the nineteenth century.
Craft and the Creative Process
An online exhibition from the Smithsonian archives of American art.
Yorkshire Crafts
Photographs of Yorkshire crafts and craftspeople from The David Morgan Rees collection at Sheffield Hallam University.
The Fuller Craft Museum
A forum for the exploration of craft in New England, includes exhibitions, events, workshops, functions, and more.
Craft and Folk Art Museum
Presents folk art and contemporary craft exhibits and programs in Los Angeles, CA.
Museum of Craft and Folk Art
Located in North Carolina, provides innovative exhibitions and educational programs that are designed to connect with and inspire diverse communities.
