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.
Artist Communities Alliance (ACA) to Receive $100,000 American Rescue Plan Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
January 28, 2022
Artist Communities Alliance (ACA) is pleased to announce they have been approved to receive an American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic.
ACA MEMBER EVENT | NEA Grants for Arts Projects Information Session
January 20, 2022
Join Artist Communities Alliance (ACA) in partnership with the NEA on Thursday, February 3 at 2pm ET for an informational session specifically for residencies considering applying for the Grants for Arts Projects program.
Artist Communities Alliance (ACA) to Receive $40,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
January 12, 2022
Artist Communities Alliance (ACA) has been approved for a $40,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support the development and implementation of workshops and tools to help artist residency programs assess and build their equitable capacity.
UP NEXT | ACA PRESENTS
November 4, 2021
We are participating in this year's program to share learnings from the McKnight Artists Residencies consortium - a unique partnership between the McKnight Foundation, 16 artist residency program partner sites and and Mcknight artist fellows.
Alliance of Artists Communities launches the 2021-2023 Strategic Plan and announces a new name
September 25, 2021
Alliance of Artists Communities launches a new strategic plan rooted in equity, as an invitation to join in the building of an artist residency field that is inclusive, just, joyful, and accessible.
Artist Communities Alliance Strategic Plan Summary | Living the Aspiration
August 25, 2021
Blog post drafted by Jennifer Shropshire, Consultant at Edward F. Swenson & Associates Inc., for ACA.
UP NEXT | Engaging + Selecting Artists and #ResidenciesConnect
August 2, 2021
If your residency program is facing challenges with outreach efforts and application + selection processes, join the Alliance of Artists Communities (AAC) for Engaging + Selecting Artists. This is the next session of Strengthening Your Equitable Capacity, a virtual workshop series designed to support residency practitioners in their efforts to make their residencies places where artists and staff can thrive.
NEA American Rescue Plan Funding Information Session
July 2, 2021
The Alliance of Artists Communities will partner with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for an informational session specifically for residencies who are considering applying for an American Rescue Plan grant.
The National Endowment for the Arts Opens Applications for American Rescue Plan Funding
June 25, 2021
AAC is partnering with the NEA to host a webinar specifically for the residency field on Thursday, July 29th at 12pm ET. Brandon Gryde, Director of Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works and Artist Communities at the NEA will share insights and facilitate a Q + A. All staff, leadership and boards of artist residencies are encouraged to attend!