Membership

As a member of the Alliance, I’m regularly reminded of the passion and idealism motivating the members. There is a wealth of insight to be gained by paying attention to the great diversity of programs organized to achieve this end. The enthusiasm generated by this network is greater than the sum of its parts—it is a profound experience to get together with others who take it for granted that creative artists should be honored and supported in their work while they’re alive.

— David Macy, The MacDowell Colony

The Alliance of Artists Communities is the national network of artists’ communities, colonies, and residency programs. We contribute to the nation’s cultural vitality by:

giving a collective voice to artists’ communities
promoting successful practices in the field
advocating for creative environments that support the work of today’s artists

The Alliance includes more than 250 members—a diverse field of artists’ communities, residency programs, individuals, and institutions that support living artists in the creation of new work—from across the US and in more than a dozen countries worldwide. Our members collectively serve 12,000 artists annually, with budgets ranging from $8,000 to $4 million. The Alliance acts as a collective voice on behalf of its members, small and large, leveraging support for the field as a whole.

All members receive an online subscription, discounts on publications and conference registrations, invitations to special events, and receipt of our newsletter and e-news bulletins. In addition, many of the Alliance’s partner organizations offer discounts to Alliance members.

The Alliance offers 4 types of memberships: Organizational Membership, Emerging Program Membership, Individual Membership, and Affiliate Membership.

The Alliance also offers an online subscription, with premium access to a searchable database of residencies and other opportunities for artists, online resources, and monthly alerts.

Membership

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