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Artist Response Fund
The Artist Response Fund provides emergency financial aid ($500-$1,500) to individual artists who must safely evacuate a residency due to threats to their safety or well-being, including racism, discrimination, harassment, bullying, unsafe facility conditions, or assault. Funds cover immediate costs such as emergency travel, temporary lodging, relocation expenses, and basic needs during transition.
Who can apply
Artists currently in residence at an ACA member residency program, or who have attended within the past 12 months, who need to safely evacuate due to safety or well-being threats.Perks & benefits
- Emergency financial assistance for safe evacuation
- Coverage for emergency travel costs
- Temporary lodging support during transition
- Relocation expense coverage
- Basic needs support during transition period
Key contacts
Sources
Links used by the AI to gather information about this grant.
- artistcommunities.org/directory/open-calls/international-artist-residency-fall-2… ↗
- artistcommunities.org/artist-response-fund ↗
- artistcommunities.org/ ↗
- artistcommunities.org/about ↗
- artistcommunities.org/contact ↗
- artistcommunities.org/about/staff ↗
- artistcommunities.org/preparedness ↗
- artistcommunities.org/directory/open-calls/2026-artist-residence-application?_gr… ↗