Embroidery artist, ZAR Festival, Bukhara, Uzbekistan, 2022. Photo by Serena Stevenson

Membership

WCC-APR strives to create and grow a positive network of organisations and individuals across the Asia Pacific who share our aims and aspirations. Our focus is on working to the benefit of artisans across the region by communicating clearly, advocating strongly and supporting new initiatives.

Membership Changes

WCC-APR is part of the World Crafts Council International (WCCI).

WCCI has decided that regional entities such as WCC-APR do not have the right to operate as membership organisations. This decision has impacted our ability to provide services to our members.

The Asia Pacific Crafts Alliance (APCA) is taking on the member service role previously undertaken by WCC-APR. They will continue to,

  • Send regular newsletters

  • Share opportunities to present your work

  • Support and develop regional and national awards, and

  • Advocate on your behalf

A new membership form has been developed for individual members, so they can better understand members and support you in your work. You can find the new forms on the APCA website.

What does this mean for current members?

The Asia Pacific Crafts Alliance (APCA) will take up much of the practical communication, networking and advocacy work for APR members and will do so unless you inform us that you do not want to continue with the organisation.

From January 2026, membership renewals will be directed to APCA, unless you inform us that you do not wish to continue membership.

APCA has a slightly different membership structure to WCC-APR with more rights and privileges – see information here

PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to continue membership to the World Craft Council, applications are to be made directly to WCCI using this form.

What does this mean for new members?

Being a member of APCA means that for the same cost as membership to WCC APR you are:

  • Part of an international network 

  • Receive invitations to networking and events

  • Have access to online communities and mentorship opportunities

  • Attend Member only events

  • Included in online members database - raising the profile of artisans/organisations

  • Eligible for endorsement from APCA 

From 1st November 2025, APCA will be taking membership applications.

APCA has a slightly different membership structure to WCC-APR with more rights and privileges – see information here