ACA Presents:
Summer + Fall 2022 Programs
For the past two years, Artist Communities Alliance has worked to foster connectivity and knowledge-sharing online. We have developed a robust set of year-round virtual programs including #ResidenciesConnect sessions, field-wide conversations, and the Equitable Capacity Workshop series.
ACA will continue to virtually unite and support the people who power residencies. If you hope to meet in-person with programs in your region and you think ACA may be able to help facilitate these connections, let us know by contacting ACA’s Engagement Coordinator, Miranda Macaulay Miller, at mmiller@artistcommunities.org. We will do our best to support all types of network-building.
ACA Network Orientation
Tuesday, July 19 | 1:00pm-1:45pm ET
ACA Members only
Did your organization recently join the Artist Communities Alliance Member Network? Are you a new staff or board member at a longtime ACA member program? If you fall into one of these categories or if you just want to learn more about the benefits available to you as part of the ACA Network, attend an ACA Network Orientation!
ACA will host our next orientation on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm ET. During this time, we will share information about your ACA member benefits, answer any questions you may have about your program's residency profile in the ACA Directory, and provide time for you to get to know other programs in the network.
Register for ACA Network Orientation here. Multiple staff members may attend this session. Please complete a separate registration form for all participants.
We will send a calendar invite with Zoom information prior to the session.
Register for ACA Network Orientation
#ResidenciesConnect
Tech Transformation: Utilizing Digital Resources for Your Residency
Thursday, July 28 | 1:00pm-2:30pm ET
ACA Members only
Technology has the potential to improve the residency experience for artists and staff alike. From artist feedback and site management to donor outreach and scheduling, more residency programs are turning to technology to streamline processes, improve organization and track important information. However, with the countless platforms and programs out there, it can be difficult to determine the best technology for your program.
Join your peers for ACA’s upcoming #ResidenciesConnect session to discuss all things technology — what you’re looking for, what has worked, and what hasn’t. This session will begin with a share out from a few residency programs followed by breakout sessions for deeper discussion and resource exchange.
This event is free for current ACA members. Register by Wednesday, July 27.
ACA is committed to providing full access to all. This session will be captioned by Zoom ai software. Please send accessibility and accommodation inquiries and requests to programs@artistcommunities.org by Thursday, July 21.
If you would like to become an ACA member, join the network. If your membership has lapsed or you are unsure of your membership status, contact ACA’s Engagement Coordinator, Miranda Macaulay Miller at mmiller@artistcommunities.org. Please do not register for this session if you are not a current ACA member — ACA staff will verify the membership status of all registrants.
Register for #ResidenciesConnect: Tech Transformation
#ResidenciesConnect
Meet the Network
Thursday, August 25 | 1:00pm-2:30pm ET
ACA Members only
Artist residencies vary in nature from their residency structure and program type to their offerings and facilities. They can often be referred to as fellowships, apprenticeships, research projects or training programs. Programs of all shapes and sizes make up the ACA Network. If you want to learn more about your peers in the artist residency field and how their models and typologies vary, join us for this upcoming #ResidenciesConnect session.
Emerging and existing programs will share about who they are, what they do and how they do it. This session will provide an opportunity to connect with programs across time zones and contexts and find inspiration for ways to enrich your residency.
This event is free for current ACA members. Register by Wednesday, August 24.
ACA is committed to providing full access to all. This session will be captioned by Zoom ai software. Please send accessibility and accommodation inquiries and requests to programs@artistcommunities.org by Thursday, August 18.
If you would like to become an ACA member, join the network. If your membership has lapsed or you are unsure of your membership status, contact ACA’s Engagement Coordinator, Miranda Macaulay Miller at mmiller@artistcommunities.org. Please do not register for this session if you are not a current ACA member — ACA staff will verify the membership status of all registrants.
Register for #ResidenciesConnect: Meet the Network
Exploring Residencies: ACA's Resources for Artists
Summer + Fall 2022
Open to individual artists
This year ACA will host information sessions designed for artists who want to learn more about artist residency opportunities and gain the skills to successfully research and apply for programs that best fit their interests and needs. During these hour sessions, we will showcase the ways artists can use ACA as a resource to support all stages of the artist residency experience.
Registration for these information sessions will open in late July. Sign up to receive updates about this program and other events + resources for artists.
Interested in hosting an Exploring Residencies session for your organization, school, or community? Please contact ACA’s Engagement Coordinator, Miranda Macaulay Miller at mmiller@artistcommunities.org.
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Emerging Program Institute (EPI)
Thursday, October 13; Wednesday, October 19; and Thursday, October 20
Registration opens in August
Open to all
This Fall, ACA will host Emerging Program Institute (EPI), an annual intensive that supports people and organizations in the early stages of creating a residency program. Since 2011, this yearly networking and learning opportunity has welcomed emerging leaders at all residency development phases — from the initial ideation stage to residencies preparing to launch.
This year’s EPI will take place virtually. Registration will open in August and special-access early bird registration will be available for ACA Members.
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We look forward to a fruitful year of learning and connectivity. We will share further information about registration and application processes for some of these programs in the near future.
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