Stay up-to-date on the latest news in the artist residency field.
Artist Communities Alliance (ACA) News provides information about happenings at our organization and throughout the artist residency field. This includes announcements about upcoming ACA events, Advocacy Alerts that spotlight policy issues, funding opportunities for artists and arts organizations, and press releases.
In addition to this News page, ACA regularly sends newsletters that feature important news and happenings that are relevant to artists, artist residency staff and other arts administrators.
Meeting the Needs of a Changing Residency Landscape
June 19, 2024
After listening, learning, and evaluating, we're following our own advice and shepherding in a new Evolving Program Institute.
FEMA Seeks Feedback from Artists in the Field
May 30, 2024
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.
Announcing Hosts and Artists for the Howard Gilman + Mertz Gilmore Pilot Consortium Program
May 24, 2024
Beth Gill and Dancing in the Streets, Inc./It’s Showtime NYC have been selected to participate in ACA’s 2023-2024 Howard Gilman + Mertz Gilmore pilot consortium program.
ACA Welcomes Three New Board Members
February 6, 2024
The new members of ACA's Board of Trustees were selected for their demonstrated commitment to serving artists and advancing the role artists and creativity play in society.
Artist Communities Alliance to Receive $65,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
January 26, 2024
This grant will support a professional development program for the artist residency field focused on emergency preparedness and response.
ACA PRESENTS | There is No Safety Net: Protections, Relief, and Advocacy
December 14, 2023
ACA’s President and CEO, Lisa Funderburke hosts a conversation with thought + arts leaders, who are committed to supporting arts workers in the artist residency field and beyond.
FIELD PRACTICE | Sustainable Arts Foundation Releases Funds in Unrestricted Grants
December 8, 2023
A Statement from Lisa Funderburke on the asset spend-down of the Sustainable Arts Foundation.
Artist Communities Alliance to Launch Mount Tremper Arts Legacy Fund
November 14, 2023
In 2024, ACA will launch the Mount Tremper Arts Legacy Fund that will distribute more than $200,000 over the next decade in support of artists and artist residencies throughout the Catskill and Hudson region.
Artist Communities Alliance Announces New Program to Support the New York City Dance Community
September 18, 2023
Artist Communities Alliance (ACA) announces a new pilot grant program for the New York City dance community in collaboration with both Howard Gilman Foundation and Mertz Gilmore Foundation.