2026 Developing Artist Program Applications are now Open!

Apply now for the 2026 Developing Artist Program! Offered by Folk Canada as part of the Folk Canada Conference.

Deadline to apply: March 20, 2026 11:59PM EST.

For more info about the Developing Artist Program, take a look at our Professional Development page.

The Developing Artist Program is designed to provide structured mentorship, performance opportunities, and valuable industry connections for new generation, emerging artists from across Canada aged 18-25.

Participants learn directly through one-on-one mentorship with established artists, collaborate with their peers, sharpen industry knowledge and technical skills at workshops and master classes, and integrate into a welcoming community at Canada’s largest annual Folk Music industry gathering. Select artists will be offered the opportunity to showcase at the Folk Canada Conference, in Hamilton, October 14-18, 2026

Participants will be selected by a jury of industry professionals based on artistic potential, experience, and enthusiasm for career growth.

Apply before March 20, 2026!