Austin Creative Alliance is a 501c3 nonprofit serving the music, arts, arts and culture sector. Founded in 1974 as the Austin Circle of Theaters (ACoT), in 2009 at the recommendation of CreateAustin, The City of Austin’s Cultural Master Plan, the organization was renamed and adopted a new development and advocacy mission inclusive of all artistic disciplines. Austin Creative Alliance advances community-driven cultural work, connects resources to the arts, music, and preservation sectors, and advocates for the growth of sustainable cultural investment.