Global Opportunity Mapping

Based on each artist profile, ACAC conducts targeted searches across global databases of exhibitions, residencies, and art awards to identify relevant opportunities. Each month, ACAC provides a curated list of 5–15 opportunities, selecting the most relevant local and international options to reduce the time artists spend on searching.

- A curated list of opportunities every two weeks
- Ongoing tracking of application progress, with feedback recorded and services adjusted accordingly
- Carefully selected local and international exhibitions, residencies, and award opportunities
- A monthly actionable list of 5–15 recommended opportunities
- Continuously updated insights into the global art landscape
- Reduced time spent on searching and filtering, allowing more focus on artistic practice

Global Opportunity Mapping

Branding Participation

- One group exhibition in a public art space every six months (free participation)
- Revenue sharing for artist-led workshops when the artist facilitates the session
- Access to ACAC-produced exhibitions and offline projects
- Multi-channel sales opportunities and support for artworks

Branding Participation

Artists’ Branding Set-up

On the ACAC official website, each participating artist is provided with a dedicated page to present their practice, narrative, and body of work in a coherent and professional format.

In parallel, ACAC features artists across its domestic and international social media platforms through curated profiles and editorial content. This approach supports sustained visibility, facilitates professional exposure, and enables each artist’s work to reach broader and more diverse audiences.

- A dedicated artist page on the ACAC website for long-term presentation
- Biannual curated features across platforms (e.g., Xiaohongshu, Instagram), including interviews, artist stories, and studio visits
- A long-term, internationally accessible platform to present their work and development
- Cross-platform exposure across Chinese and international media, enhancing visibility among global audiences and curators

Academic Connection

ACAC provides sustained academic and theoretical support throughout the artistic process. Grounded in each artist’s research trajectory, we offer curated resources and readings informed by leading art school curricula.

These materials are designed to be directly applicable to both artistic practice and research, supporting the development of a rigorous conceptual framework and strengthening the intellectual foundations of each artist’s work.

- 3–5 sessions every six months, drawing on course frameworks from leading international art schools and tailored to each artist’s practice
- Curated reading lists and research materials (PDFs) to support ongoing artistic inquiry
- Theoretical references and research pathways aligned with their individual practice
- Methodological frameworks from top art institutions
- Books and research resources directly applicable to creative work and writing

Academic Connection

Your Questions, Answered

ACAC is not only focused on sales or representation. We combine artist development, opportunity mapping, exhibition production, public programming, branding support, and academic connection. Our goal is to build a more comprehensive and sustainable support system for artists.
At the current stage, ACAC does not charge participating artists for joining the artist service program. This allows us to build a long-term artist network while supporting artists through structured exposure, opportunity mapping, and professional development.
An artist profile is a structured summary of an artist’s conceptual framework, material language, formal approach, body of work, and current stage of development. It helps ACAC understand each artist more precisely and serves as the foundation for opportunity matching, promotion, and strategic communication.
ACAC provides curated recommendations, application guidance, and long-term strategic support, but we do not guarantee acceptance by external exhibitions, residencies, awards, or institutions. Final decisions are made by the respective organizers or selection committees.
Yes. Artists retain the copyright of their own works. ACAC may use images, texts, and related materials for agreed purposes such as promotion, exhibition documentation, website presentation, and social media features.
For artwork sales, commissions or revenue-sharing arrangements will be discussed separately based on the specific project, platform, exhibition, or sales context. ACAC aims to maintain transparent and fair agreements with artists.
Yes. Artists may join ACAC remotely. Many parts of the program, including artist profiling, opportunity mapping, online promotion, application support, and academic research support, can be carried out online. Offline participation depends on the specific exhibition, event, or workshop.