The Ultimate Residency Resource Guide

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

With more than 600 pages of newly compiled information, The URRG offers the essential tools needed for artists’ residencies to function at a highly professional level.

This publication provides introductory topical essays, how-to overviews, and dozens of standard and sample documents on nonprofit management in general and artists’ residency programs specifically. While the guide will be especially helpful for start-up organizations, it can also serve as a resource for established nonprofit programs, especially those evaluating their existing policies and documents. A must-have for new and emerging residency programs, as well as established organizations re-evaluating their programs!

“The URRG is worth every bit of money spent on it. We expect to be using it as a resource well into the future as we gear up to do more things.” — Michele Richey, Founder, Prairie Center of the Arts

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The URRG is available in both print and electronic versions. The E-version can be purchased in its entirety, or in sections.

Published by Alliance of Artists Communities (2005); hardbound, 653 pages

Print version

Member price: $280

Non-member price: $350

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Print version

Electronic versions

The Complete URRG

Organizational Groundwork section

Artists’ Management section

Organizational Development section

Resource Library

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