Virtual Event
ACA’s fall Wisdom Well gathers five residency leaders exploring creative approaches and program models that are thriving across the field. Join two 25-minute interactive Q+A breakouts to connect with practitioners sharing their successes, get your questions answered, and discover practical tools and inspiration to bring back to your organization.
Whether you’re considering a shift in your own program design or looking to connect with others taking a similar approach, this session offers practical ideas and an informal space to ask questions and build connections. With five leaders each showcasing a distinct program model, you’ll have the chance to find approaches that resonate with your context and priorities.
Artist Selection Through Nomination
Surf Point | Yael Reinharz, Executive Director (York, ME)
Surf Point invites a rotating group to nominate artists for its residency. Hear how centering this selection process has opened the door to deeper alumni relationships and more aligned cohorts.
Intentional Cohorts
Hambidge Center for the Arts | Ife Williams, Deputy Director (Rabun Gap, GA)
This summer, Hambidge brought together 15 Black ceramic artists for a transformative two-week residency. Explore what intentional cohorts can bring to your program—and discover what Hambidge learned in realizing this model.
Networked for Impact
Boom CONCEPTS | J. Thomas Agnew, Co-Founder + Operations Manager (Pittsburgh, PA)
BOOM Concepts takes a creative approach to professional development, building a network of individuals and organizations to connect artists with meaningful opportunities and resources. Learn how this networked model expands what a residency can offer.
Artist (+ Family) in Residence
Interlude Artist Residency | Elsie Kagan, Founder (Hudson, NY)
Elsie Kagan has spent the past decade exploring what makes family-inclusive residency experiences work. Hear what she’s learned and what she recommends for organizations looking to build or strengthen opportunities for parent artists to include their families.
Building an Artist Advisory Committee
Crosshatch | Brad Kik, Co-Founder (Traverse City, MI)
Incorporating artist voices through an advisory committee has been central to Brad Kik’s work at Crosshatch. Explore ideas for structuring and compensating an artist advisory group, and discover the kind of insights and impact such a group can bring to your organization.