Alliance of Artists Communities (ACA) — an international network of artist residencies
The platform helps view artist residencies not as a random set of deadlines, but as a coherent professional field in which it is possible to build a long-term development trajectory.
Professional community and expertise
Artists Communities Alliance is an international association of artist residency programs and creative communities with more than 30 years of experience. The organization brings together residencies, laboratories, cultural initiatives, and research centers around the world, shaping an expert environment around artistic practice, research, and sustainable artistic production.
At the center of attention are ethics, inclusion, sustainable development, and support for diverse artistic practices. This distinguishes the resource from simple catalogs and makes it especially valuable for artists who are seeking a thoughtful professional environment.
Opportunities and participation formats
The platform publishes current opportunities from network members: residency programs, research residencies, and community-based formats. These include both classical residencies and initiatives oriented toward long-term research, work with local communities, and interdisciplinary processes.
Participation is open to artists, curators, writers, musicians, researchers, and representatives of the non-profit sector. Formats differ in levels of support, living conditions, and degrees of institutional involvement.
Transparent descriptions and informed choice
Each program is accompanied by a detailed description of conditions. Information is provided on duration, eligibility requirements, discipline focus, participation format, availability of studios, workshops or laboratories, as well as details on funding and resources.
This allows applicants to assess in advance how well a program corresponds to their professional goals and current stage of practice.
Navigation for strategic planning
The catalog is designed so that users can not only search by country, but also compare formats — by length of stay, type of program, and professional profile.
This approach is especially useful for artists who plan international projects in advance and view residencies as part of a long-term strategy, rather than a one-time experience.
Who it is for
The resource is useful for artists, researchers, curators, cultural managers, and creative NGOs interested in international mobility, interdisciplinary work, and sustainable formats of cooperation. The platform is oriented toward a professional audience and helps develop a deeper understanding of the global landscape of artist residencies.
