Events

To awaken each morning to a day that is entirely yours is truly extraordinary. It is a difficult thing to describe — outside the realm of ordinary life, but a daily event as an artist-in-residence. My time here facilitated an intensity of focus and freedom I had never experienced previously. I discovered a tremendous amount about my studio practices, made considerable technical and conceptual progress in my work, and found lasting friendships with remarkable people.

— Jessyca Burke

Awards

Join us on October 20, 2011 in Chicago as we present the inaugural Mary T. Wolfe Catalyst Award to Ms. Lois Weisberg [more info]

Public panels + events for artists

Visual artists, writers, composers, performance artists, choreographers and more -- Learn about the hundreds of artists’ residency opportunities available for artists of all kinds and every career stage, in your backyard and across the globe. Find out what distinguishes them, the best way to apply, and how to maximize your experience.

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Annual Conference

Join arts leaders, artists, funders, politicians, board members, educators, and more from around the country and across the globe each fall to explore the ways in which we advance today's artists. All are welcome!

2011: Chicago, IL
2010: Providence, RI
2009: New Orleans, LA

Emerging Program Institute

This 2-day institute combines best practices from the nonprofit arts sector with specific, hands-on information about artists' residencies. If you are interested in or involved in launching a new residency program, you won't want to miss this!

2011: Kansas City, MO (April 13-15)
2009: Charlotte, NC + Spartanburg, SC

Leadership Institute

This 4-day retreat for leadership development of arts administrators takes place in the idyllic setting of Atlantic Center for the Arts. Be inspired. Be Challenged. Be the leader you've always hoped you'd be.