We act as an exchange for knowledge of, support for and expertise on contemporary crafts.

Growing the markets where craft is bought, sold and collected

We produce a programme of high-level events for makers to showcase and sell their work directly to the public.
COLLECT: The international art fair for contemporary objects

Professional support

We run schemes to support both emerging and established makers and curators, and create conferences and seminars to encourage debate and share best practice.
Crafts Council Collective
The Spark Plug Curator Award
The Annual Crafts Council's Craft Curators' Conference

Research, information and championing craft

We provide an information service for anyone interested in contemporary craft and we research, through partnership, the contemporary craft sector to provide a national and regional overview and to highlight current issues. We manage our own Collection of crafts objects and publish Crafts Magazine six times a year.
National Register of Makers
Research and information
Visit our library
Craft Directory
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
Collection and Exhibitions
Out of the Box
Crafts Magazine

Exhibitions, Awards and Craft in New Contexts

We stage high-quality exhibitions in national and regional museums and galleries, and create opportunities for people to see contemporary craft in a variety of contexts.

Collection and Exhibitions: Showcasing UK Talent