American Craft Council to Relocate to Minneapolis
By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 11/5/2009 10:55:00 AM
New York – The nonprofit American Craft Council plans to relocate from New York City to Minneapolis, MN. The Council intends to open its new office in July 2010, and is currently in negotiations for a space."The Council is proud to have been headquartered in New York for 66 years, but the high cost of doing business in the city is not a sustainable financial model for our organization given the current economic climate," said Leilani Duke, chair of the American Craft Council Board. "The move ensures that the Council can achieve its mission of championing contemporary American craft throughout the Unites States while effectively managing operational costs."
As part of its relocation, The Council plans to house its library of more than 6,400 books, 7,000 exhibition catalogs, 700 bound volumes of leading periodicals, a substantial collection of artist files and an accompanying database, in its new space, where it will be available to the public.
"Minneapolis, one of the country's most vibrant centers for art and craft, provides tremendous opportunities for the Council to enhance its contributions to art and craft communities at a national and local level," said Duke. "The Council has presented an annual juried craft show in St. Paul for 23 years, which has already helped us to build strong connections in the community. The Council looks forward to exploring partnerships and collaborations with craft organizations, museums and academic institutions in the region."
"The Downtown Council is delighted by the relocation of one of the nation's most important arts organizations to Minneapolis," said Sam Grabarski, president of the Minneapolis Downtown Council. "In addition to bringing jobs to the local economy, the Council's library and historic materials will be a unique resource to our community. As a community, we are second to none in terms of corporate or foundation support of the arts, so I am confident the Council will thrive here."
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