The mission of the Society of Arts + Crafts is to support and celebrate craft makers and their creativity. The organization’s vision is to build and sustain a vibrant and diverse community and to shape the future of craft. The Society of Arts + Crafts believes in four distinct values:

Craft Improves Our Lives. Craft is an integral part of our culture, helping us understand who we are and where we are going.
Craft Combines Old and New. We respect the traditions and values of craft while connecting the field to new and diverse voices, perspectives, and ideas.
The Maker Story and Our Story. We bring the maker story consciously front and center, engendering a richer understanding of who we are as a culture and society.
New Pathways for All. We are committed to excellence in the field and creating new pathways and points of engagement for all.
Since its inception, the Society of Arts + Crafts has been at the forefront of the American craft movement. On the eve of its 125th anniversary, the organization is embarking on a bold new strategic plan which applies the organization’s efforts towards promoting the relevance of craft in the 21st-century.