The Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit regional education center dedicated to the preservation and promotion of excellence in both the traditional and contemporary arts and crafts. To this end the Society shall:

• Foster an environment that supports and inspires crafts people and artists.
• Provide well-equipped work space.
• Present opportunities for continued learning and enrichment.
• Be an active force for the arts and Crafts in the larger community.
• Nurture new generations of craftspeople and artist who will carry on these “living traditions”.
  
  

 The Society enriches the lives of its members, students and the community.