Network Types + Benefits

ACA membership is open to any organization or program whose  primary purpose is to support artists and creative practitioners in the development of their work. 


There are two types of membership within our network:

Organizational Membership
For organizations that host an artist residency program*, either as their primary mission or as a program within a larger institution.

Affiliate Membership
For organizations that operate as part of the arts ecosystem, and support artists and the creation of new work, but do not operate a residency program. 

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Member Benefits

Available to all staff and board members, benefits of ACA membership include: