The Center for Craft catalyzes the people and practices shaping the future of making. Founded in 1996 and rooted in Asheville, North Carolina, it has awarded more than $8 million in grants and fellowships to craft artists, researchers, and organizations across the United States. Recognizing that what gets documented and studied shapes understanding for the next generation, the Center is a leader in expanding craft scholarship and supporting material innovation. In 2028, it will open the Center for Craft Community Library and Archives, bringing together holdings from the American Craft Council with its existing collections to create the nation’s foremost resource on American craft.