Our objectives are:
• To preserve, document, and understand the artifacts and ideals of
the Arts & Crafts Movement.
• To accomplish these objectives, the society encourages study groups
in such areas as architecture, ceramics, glass, furniture, books, and
other topics.
• Support conferences, seminars, publications and exhibitions relating
to the Arts & Crafts Movement.
• Sponsor research and publication of Arts and Crafts material.
• To Work toward the establishment of an Arts & Crafts research
center to serve as a place of study, exhibitions, meeting, and collection.
Highlights of past events:
• Internationally recognized guest speakers and day long symposia, including
the first U.S. conference exploring the role of women in the Arts and
Crafts Movement.
• Special exhibitions and lectures to commemorate influential figures
and notable achievements of the movement.
• Demonstrations of art and craft techniques and hands-on workshops.
• The Society raised funds to purchase and place a memorial on the unmarked
grave of Arts and Crafts architect and designer, Harvey Ellis.
• Bus tours to important Arts and Crafts sites in the northeastern United
States.
• House tours and gallery visits to view Arts and Crafts interiors and
collections.
Early
in the 20th century, Central New York became an important center for
the American Arts and Crafts Movement. The Arts and Crafts Society of
Central New York is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study
of the Arts and Crafts Movement through a schedule of lectures, symposia,
tours and other educational programs for the purpose of 