Stay up-to-date on news, events, and perspectives in the artist residency field.

Hear from network colleagues and peers from across the arts residency field. Here, you'll find announcements about upcoming ACA events, Advocacy Alerts that spotlight policy issues, news and press releases, and insights and perspectives from board members, staff, and friends of the ACA network. 

Advocacy Alert

May 12, 2026
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Alerts cover federal arts advocacy (NEA/NEH funding and national policy priorities), field resources (breaking news tracker, artist visa updates), a reflection on equitable Southern grantmaking, a new historic preservation mapping tool, and a free leadership webinar.
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Advocacy Alert

March 11, 2026
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Alerts cover new data on public arts funding, reflections on belonging and the “civic we” in cultural policy, a webinar on leadership in uncertain times, delays affecting artist visa processing, resources for live arts venues preparing for ICE enforcement, and strategies for challenging harmful immigration policies.
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Advocacy Alert

November 21, 2025
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New data and advocacy tools emerge as the arts sector faces financial strain, policy threats, and funding uncertainty—from museum downturns and grant rule changes to FY26 funding asks, updated visa procedures, and shifting equity and education landscapes.
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Advocacy Alert

October 21, 2025
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Courts affirm artistic freedom as a federal judge blocks the NEA’s “gender ideology” restriction, while the ongoing government shutdown threatens NEA/NEH funding, slows artist visa processing, and coincides with new USCIS Premium Processing procedures.
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Advocacy Alert

August 29, 2025
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Updates on expanded federal oversight of grants, the cancellation of the NEA Creative Writing Fellowship, new legal guidance supporting equity efforts, and an upcoming Aspen Institute panel on the future of workplace equity.
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Advocacy Alert

August 8, 2025
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Updates about the proposed budget for the NEA and NEH, new visa petition forms, and the League of American Orchestras provides information on the NEA grant process.
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Advocacy Alert

July 25, 2025
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Updates about the proposed budget for the NEA and NEH, new visa petition forms, and the League of American Orchestras provides information on the NEA grant process.
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Advocacy Alert

July 7, 2025
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Recent federal funding cuts and executive orders are reshaping the arts, humanities, and education sectors. Learn about opportunities to defend free expression and cultural infrastructure.
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Advocacy Alert

May 31, 2025
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New dashboards tracking NEA-related press and grant data; the scope of over $26M in canceled grants; nonprofit risks in a pending federal tax bill; and a congressional letter defending academic freedom in the humanities.
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Advocacy Alert

May 9, 2025
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The scope of NEA grant terminations, how to take action via VoterVoice, resources for navigating federal grant withdrawals, guidance for filing appeals by May 9, and more.
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Advocacy Alert

May 5, 2025
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Recent federal funding cuts and executive orders are reshaping the arts, humanities, and education sectors. Learn about opportunities to defend free expression and cultural infrastructure.
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Advocacy Alert

April 18, 2025
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Support Arts Education for All, Track DOGE Funding Cuts, Follow Arts Policy Developments, Sharpen Your Advocacy Skills.
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Advocacy Alert

March 27, 2025
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NEA Gap deadline extension, rules and processing delays in the visa process, and Protect My Public Media coalition.
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FEMA Seeks Feedback from Artists in the Field

May 30, 2024
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After years of collaborative work and preparation, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) launched 2024 as its “Year of Resilience.” This brings good news for artists recovering from natural disasters.

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National Endowment for the Arts Awards $27 Million for Arts Projects Nationwide

February 10, 2021
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Organizations in every state in the nation, as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, will receive federal funding for arts projects from the National Endowment for the Arts in this round of fiscal year 2020 funding. Overall, 1,073 grants totaling $27 million were awarded for programs 14 artistic disciplines in communities throughout the United States.
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ADVOCACY ALERT | What is in the New Relief Bill?

January 7, 2021
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At the close of the year, U.S. Congress passed $900 billion in Covid economic relief, which includes targeted support for the arts sector - $15 million allocated to support live entertainment, and an additional $280 million in PPP forgivable loans.
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COVID-19 Preparedness for Residencies Resources + Approaches

March 23, 2020
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We recognize that residencies operate in communal contexts, and we are considering how COVID-19 affects artist mobility and general program operations. We will continue to connect you with translatable resources to support you in your decision-making processes during this public health crisis.
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