"Regenerate for a Shared Future — Design for Tomorrow."
The American Culture and Art Exchange Association is a cultural organisation dedicated to advancing art and design through international exchange, exhibition and education.
Culture and art are born from communication. Across continents and disciplines, we connect artists, designers, scholars and institutions — building a shared platform for creative dialogue and mutual advancement.
ACAE sustains a year-round calendar of programs that bring art into public life and support creators at every stage of their practice — from open competitions to cross-border residencies.
Curated group and touring exhibitions that present member work to audiences around the world.
Open calls such as EPACC that spotlight emerging and established talent across the globe.
Residencies, delegations and cross-border collaborations that move ideas between cultures.
Lectures, panels and academic forums where art, design and technology meet in dialogue.
Workshops, mentorship and publications that nurture the next generation of practitioners.
Consulting, promotion and professional support that help our members grow and connect.
Culture and art are born from communication. ACAE is committed to global art dissemination and exchange — connecting creators across borders for shared advancement.
We stage competitions, exhibitions and residencies so art can thrive — and reach new audiences through living, public events.
By fusing art with emerging technology, we explore new creative possibilities — our central focus for the seasons ahead.
ACAE concentrates its energy where it matters most — connecting people, opening platforms and championing art that speaks to our shared future. These are the commitments that guide our work.
Building bridges between artists, institutions and cultures across borders.
Bringing member work into galleries, public space and international touring shows.
Mentorship, workshops and publications that advance practice and scholarship.
Exploring how emerging tools expand the language and reach of contemporary art.
Putting environmental responsibility at the heart of culture and creative practice.
ACAE is guided by an international academic committee convened across more than forty countries — shaping our programs and bringing together scholarship, curatorial expertise and contemporary practice.
Professors and researchers in art, design and visual culture from leading universities worldwide.
Museum curators and critics who situate our programs within wider art-historical debate.
Accomplished artists and designers who keep the association rooted in living practice.
Creative and design directors bringing professional, real-world perspective to our work.
"Bringing scholarship, practice and industry into one conversation."
Our community of 677 designer-members delivers innovative strategy services — helping institutions and brands stand out with purpose.
Members provide art consulting for organizations and individuals, elevating your visual identity to a second, sharper level.
We give artworks commercial value through activities and competitions — connecting creative work with real-world impact.
Join a global community of 677 designers, artists and scholars across 40+ countries. Members gain access to exhibitions, competitions, exchange programs and a worldwide professional network.
Portfolio promotion, exhibition opportunities and priority entry to ACAE competitions and open calls.
Mentorship, workshops and discounted access to programs and events.
Partnership, co-hosting and research collaboration across our global network.
Verifiable certificates, digital credentials and features in ACAE publications.
Does art work? In a world defined by "useful" and "useless," artists break this boring binary — and in their aimlessness, reveal another way of thinking.
An ACAE forum inviting five artists to discuss the aesthetics of the "useless" from a purely artistic perspective.
