Mission

To cultivate an ecosystem where living music creators, and their music, are a vibrant and integral part of human culture.

Through grant and mentorship support, publications, gatherings, and leadership, ACF connects with artists and organizations who foster music creators, performers, advocates, and listeners. By highlighting individuals creating music through their unique stories, ACF strives to demonstrate the relevance, vitality, and beauty of musical experiences being explored and experienced across the country.

ACF is committed to being a welcoming space inclusive of diverse racial and gender identities, musical styles, ages, abilities, backgrounds, sexual orientations, and the many definitions of being "American."