Reflections from ACA's 2025 Conference in Santa Fe
January 12, 2026
Recaps and highlights from sessions at the 2025 ACA Conference, Building Our Future Together
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ACA Corner with Jessica Hoos
November 21, 2025
In this column, we offer reflections from ACA staff members—what we are reading, what we are thinking about, how we address the balance between our work lives and our creative lives (and the points at which those intersect). We asked Jessica Hoos, who manages ACA’s special projects, to share what she was thinking about.
35 Stories with Esther Grimm
November 21, 2025
In honor of ACA’s 35th Anniversary, we are sharing 35 stories from field leaders. We asked Esther Grimm, who served as chair of the ACA board from […], to share a short memory, artifact, or reflection that captures what ACA has meant to her—or how she imagines the future of artist support. Esther was the Founding Executive Director of 3Arts.
Members Q+A with Linda Earle
November 20, 2025
As part of ACA’s ongoing reflection on our history and evolution over the past few decades, we remain guided and inspired by the leaders who have shaped this field. In this column, we speak with members and colleagues whose perspectives illuminate the past, present, and future of artist communities. For this issue, we talk with Linda Earle, longtime arts leader, educator, writer, and former ACA board member.
ACA Corner with Claudia Nolan
October 21, 2025
In this column, we offer reflections from ACA staff members—what we are reading, what we are thinking about, how we address the balance between our work lives and our creative lives (and the points at which those intersect). We asked Claudia Nolan, who manages our grantmaking and consortia partnerships, to share what she was reading.
35 Stories with Sanjit Sethi
October 21, 2025
In honor of ACA’s 35th Anniversary, we are sharing 35 stories from field leaders. First up is Sanjit Sethi, who has served the ACA board since 2017 and has been co-chair since 2022. We invited Sanjit to share a short memory, artifact, or reflection that captures what ACA has meant to him—or how he imagines the future of artist support. Sanjit currently serves as Head of Campus at Green Schools Bali.
Members Q+A with Ruth Adams
October 21, 2025
As part of ACA’s own reflection on our history and evolution over the past few decades, we remain inspired by our members. In this column, we will speak to members about their experiences with ACA and with the residency field. For this issue, we talk with Ruth Adams, Executive Director of Art Omi.