Peer gatherings designed to spark new connections, mutual support, and shared problem-solving. These groups bring together residency practitioners connected by region, programmatic focus, or organizational role. Interested in starting an affinity group? Reach out to members@artistcommunities.org.
Peer networking sessions organized around timely themes and shared challenges. Each gathering begins with a strategy share from field leaders, followed by facilitated, active discussion with colleagues from across the network.
Focused, practical breakouts led by field experts, centered on on sustaining healthy residency programs. Bring your specific questions, exchange tools with fellow practitioners, and expand your professional circle.
Virtual Event
Direct and open conversations on the challenges, questions, and opportunities field leadership are navigating. Open to the Executive Leadership of our member programs—including artistic, residency, program, or executive directors.
Executive Leadership will be contacted directly—email members@artistcommunities.org with any questions.
Virtual Event
Whether you're brand new or just need a refresher, get the most out of your ACA Network benefits and meet fellow members as part of this monthly orientation. Open to staff of ACA member organizations.
Virtual Event
Residencies are places of growth, experimentation, and connection—but they can also bring challenges around balance, care, and expectations. In this open conversation, residency managers discuss support for the well-being of visiting artists and the staff who care for them. The session will unearth practical strategies residencies are using to cultivate healthy, sustainable residency environments and tools for responding in moments of crisis.