Craft Industry Alliance
Trade association (craft and creative products industry)
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Industry classification
Organization overview
Craft Industry Alliance is a trade association and community for craft professionals, founded in 2015 by Abby Glassenberg and Kristin Link. Its mission is to be a trusted source of industry information, creative inspiration and community for craft professionals. Its network includes independent makers, manufacturers, content creators, publishers, craft teachers and tech editors. The Alliance publishes craft industry news, offers networking among members, and is a strategic partner for the h+h americas trade show.
Craft businesses, independent makers, designers, publishers and suppliers in the creative products sector.
Areas of expertise
- Craft and creative products industry reporting and news
- Small creative business development and operations
- Professional resources for makers, designers and retailers
- Industry trends, market research and surveys
- Membership community and peer networking
- Wholesale and retail practices for craft products
Functions
- Industry News
- Networking
- Trade Show Partnership
- Education
Topics
Craft Business · Makers · Craft Publishing · h+h americas
Markets & geographic focus
United States · Canada · International (English-language craft trade)
Official contact information
- https://craftindustryalliance.org
- hello@craftindustryalliance.org
Resources
Source & information provenance
This organization profile was originally compiled by United Exports using publicly available sources identified below. Information may subsequently be updated or supplemented by the organization through the claim and review process.
Sources shown below identify the public sources used by United Exports in preparing the original profile.
- Organization official website (craftindustryalliance.org)· reviewed 2026-08-19Organization name, overview, membership scope, public email and program areas.
- About Craft Industry Alliance· reviewed 2026-09-24Phase 2 enrichment: founding, mission, community, trade show partnership
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