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 It’s almost time to register for Assembly!

We’ve been busy putting plans together for the return of Assembly – a signature gathering of artists, co-organized by United States Artists (USA) and Artadia. This Assembly website will be the information hub for all invited artists, so stay tuned for more details.

What

Assembly brings together recent USA Fellows and Artadia Award recipients for a series of artists gatherings in 2026 and 2027, offering opportunities to connect, share ideas, and reflect on their work.

When & Where

Please plan to attend one of the two convenings, and hold the dates accordingly:

MASS MoCA, North Adams, Massachusetts // October 12–14, 2026

CHICAGO, Illinois (venue TBA) // June 16–17, 2027

We have limited capacity at each venue. Space is first come, first served. This invitation is personal and may not be transferred.

Registration

Opens in May
The link to register will be sent out via email.

FAQs

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  1. Can I go to both events?

    No, invitees must choose one or the other. Please register for only one convening.

  2. Who is this for?

    Assembly is open to all USA Fellows and Artadia Awardees who received an award or fellowship between 2020–2026, as well as a select cohort of recipients of USA Initiatives partnership awards. Assembly is by-invitation-only.

  3. What can I look forward to?‍

    Attendees can expect various offerings for learning, collaboration, and connection.

    Choose from curated presentations covering money matters for artists at various stages, protection of artistic work and legacies, as well as education on field-wide efforts to enshrine the economic rights of creative workers, and the state of the media.

    Additional drop-in activities include collaborative jam sessions for sharing work, somatic exploration to reconnect with the body, and rest and reflection in a quiet writer’s lounge.

    Finally, we’ll offer morning and evening keynotes with distinguished guests, and plenty of time and space to enjoy meals together.

    The full program will be available when registration opens this May. Offerings will be similar at both MASS MoCA and Chicago.

  4. When/where do I register?

    Registration will open in May via Eventbrite. All invited artists will receive the registration link via direct email from USA and/or Artadia. Please note that this invitation is personal and may not be transferred.

  5. How do I plan my trip? How much is this?

    All economy travel, meals, and accommodations will be arranged as part of registration. In the registration portal, an intake form will be used to collect travel and lodging preferences as well as accessibility requirements, which will be used for booking. An option will be available to indicate if you would like to arrange your travel independently.

  6. Where do I find out more?

    For any questions or concerns, please email assembly@unitedstatesartists.org. Additional details will follow alongside the registration link in May.

About USA

United States Artists plays a pivotal role in America’s cultural ecosystem, advancing the well-being of artists through unrestricted funding and tailored professional services, amplifying artists’ work, and improving conditions that support their essential roles in society. Founded in 2005 and based in Chicago, IL, United States Artists has awarded over 1,000 individuals with over $50 million of direct support across its flagship Fellowship program and its special Initiatives.

About Artadia

Artadia is a nonprofit grantmaker and nationwide community of visual artists, curators, and patrons. Artadia elevates the careers of artists at pivotal moments in their practice and helps strengthen their communities through a proven combination of recognition, grantmaking, community support, and advocacy. Since its founding in 1999, Artadia has awarded artists in 7 program cities — Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, and the San Francisco Bay Area.

USA × Artadia

For over twenty years, both USA and Artadia have supported artists in the United States, as a counter to the challenges borne of our economic systems, and grounded in the view of cultural labor as integral to the national fabric and health of our communities. It is this shared vision that inspired our first collaboration in 2020 as part of a coalition of grantmakers during the COVID-19 pandemic. That initiative – Artist Relief – provided $25 million in grants to nearly 5,000 artists facing financial hardship due to the pandemic from April 2020 to June 2021. Our current collaboration is a natural extension of this relationship, coming together to provide essential support, capacity, and resources in a precarious time.