Membership

Membership

Associate Member

Available to all applicants and allows limited membership benefits.

  • View-only access to ACA Zoom calls
  • View-only access to Guest Speaker calls
  • Connect Africa Database – Discounted subscription
  • Participate in ACA events
  • Access to ACA Members Only page
  • Listed in ACA Members Directory and Organizational Portfolio
  • Cannot join sub-committees
  • Cannot participate in CCLA meetings
  • Does not guarantee participation or membership in affiliated networks and other professional associations.
  • Cannot serve on the  Board of Directors
*Associate members may graduate to Full Membership upon receiving an invitation from the Management Committee.

Full Member

This option is invitation only and allows full membership benefits.

  • Participate in ACA Zoom calls
  • Participate in Guest Speaker series
  • Connect Africa Database – Included
  • Participate in a Sub-Committee
  • Participate in CCLA meetings
  • Eligible to participate in affiliated network meetings and professional associations.
  • Recommend guest speakers, new members, artists for projects, and new initiatives to grow the network
  • Promote your event and initiatives through our network.
  • Eligible to apply for Board and Management Committee positions.

Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.

Join the coalition of industry professionals across 15 countries who are working to support African music and culture on the world stage

Apply Today

1. Review

Read the CCA Membership Proposal and By-Laws. Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria:

  • An applicant may be an individual or an organization.
  • Individual member applicants must be 21 years of age or older.
  • All applications must include a CV demonstrating at least 5 years of experience in the cultural and music sector. You must also have 2 qualified references.
  • All applicants must be able to show proof of their active involvement in African music or in the African music industry.

    • 2. Apply

    Fill out the application by clicking the button below and submit it online. Send your resume and any other additional documents by email to info@culturalconnectionsafrica.org

    3. Decision

    The Management Committee will review your application and determine if you are eligible for Associate or Full Membership to the CCA. If you are deemed eligible for Full Membership, you will receive an invitation to interview with the Management Committee to become a Full Member. You will receive a notification in the mail within 3 weeks of applying to inform you of your membership decision.

    Membership Benefits

    Events

    Access to ACA events including conferences and regular zoom calls

    Network

    Be part of a growing network of professional cultural arts professionals looking to find new ways to support the arts in their communities, support economic development, and social causes.

    Participate

    Participate in cooperative initiatives in education and cultural exchange throughout Africa and with Cultural Connections Latin America (CCLA)

    Exposure

    Gain exposure for your projects and your organization through Connect Africa, ACA’s promoter’s networking tool.

    Access

    Access to professional development opportunities via our Guest Speaker Series and through mentorship programs

    Engage

    Engage in cross-continental collaboration with other cultural stakeholders