Join the Arts Administrators of Color Network (AAC) for our Virtual Affinity Spaces!
Our quarterly affinity spaces (April 16, July 16, October 15) provide leaders of color at all levels within the arts and culture ecosystem with a supportive environment to connect, share resources, and uplift one another. These virtual gatherings are designed to foster meaningful relationships and share knowledge that advance both individual and collective efforts.
Why Join Us?
Connect with Peers: Meet others working in similar roles and expand your professional network.
Share & Learn: Exchange tips, resources, challenges, and successes to support peer learning.
Collaborate & Grow: Gain valuable input and explore opportunities for collaboration.
What to Expect:
Our virtual affinity spaces convene quarterly for:
Peer Coaching: Guided discussions to navigate industry challenges.
Resource Sharing: Access to a growing resource bank for ongoing learning.
Relationship Building: Opportunities to build meaningful connections and expand your network.
Each session begins with a full-group welcome activity, followed by breakout rooms tailored to specific role categories. This structure encourages honest, safe conversations and provides a space to shed armor while fostering community and supporting those who may feel isolated in their environments and work.
Breakout Rooms:
Executive & Managing Directors – Leaders in arts organizations, including Executive Directors, CEOs, Managing Directors, and other senior leadership roles responsible for strategic direction and organizational oversight.
Fundraisers & Funders – Professionals working in fundraising and philanthropy, such as Development Directors, Fundraising Consultants, Philanthropy Officers, and Program Officers at foundations who support arts funding initiatives.
Advocates & Policy Leaders – Individuals shaping arts policy and advocacy, including Policy Directors, Advocacy Leads, Program Managers at nonprofit arts organizations, and researchers focused on cultural policy and equity.
Arts Educators – Educators and administrators advancing arts education, including K-12 Arts Educators, Teaching Artists, Program Coordinators for arts education programs, and school-based arts administrators.
Curators & Museum Professionals – Arts and culture professionals working in museums and galleries, such as Curators, Docents, Exhibition Coordinators, Collections Managers, and Museum Educators.
Consultants & Entrepreneurs – Independent professionals and business owners providing arts-related services, including CEOs of private consulting firms, Independent Consultants, Arts Entrepreneurs, and Creative Professionals specializing in areas like grant writing, marketing, and production.
Marketing & Communications Professionals – Individuals specializing in branding, audience engagement, and public relations, including Marketing Directors, Communications Managers, Social Media Strategists, and Public Relations Specialists.
Operations & Finance Professionals – Professionals managing the internal workings of arts organizations, including Chief Operating Officers, Operations Directors, Finance Directors, HR Managers, and Administrative Managers.
Individual Artists – Freelance artists across all disciplines, including visual artists, musicians, dancers, writers, theater artists, and multidisciplinary creatives.
Festival Producers – aspiring and seasoned event producers, and community organizers producing festivals, including Event Managers, Executive Producers, and Block Captains.
Groupings are subject to change based on participation and community feedback in post-event surveys.
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Disclaimer: Arts Administrators of Color Network (AAC) programs and services are designed to support, center, and uplift BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and Global Majority-identifying artists and arts administrators. While individuals of all backgrounds are welcome to participate, engagement must honor this focus.
Code of Conduct: Discrimination, harassment, hate speech, or any behavior that compromises the safety and integrity of our community will not be tolerated. AAC reserves the right to remove any participant who violates these terms without refund or recourse.
Consent and Liability: By registering, you agree to enter the space with positive intentions, respect, and support for all members of the AAC community. You also acknowledge that AAC is not liable for individual behaviors but will take appropriate action to maintain a safe and respectful environment.