From crisis response to long-term planning—how do we prepare for the unexpected? Gather with residency colleagues to explore how the field navigates complex emergency situations and the policies and practices that protect staff and artists. You'll also hear how national organizations like CERF+ can support your organization's preparedness efforts, with tools and resources to help guide the way.

Featuring Ruby Lopez Harper, Executive Director, Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+), and Ian Henderson, Director of Operations, Penland School of Craft.

This long-running affinity group returns to ACA this spring. Gather with fellow residency leaders to explore the unique needs of dance and performance artists and the programs that support them. 

As thoughtful intermediaries, artist residencies bridge relationships between visiting artists and local communities. This conversation brings together residency leaders from rural and urban contexts to reflect on what it means to be grounded in place. Speakers will share how they’ve built partnerships with neighbors and regional organizations, and where those efforts have had the greatest impact for their artists and programs. Together, we’ll explore resource sharing and coalition building, leaving with new inspiration and perspectives.