American Composers Forum Programs

Innova Recordings Fall National Call: Seeks recording projects at any stage of production, from US-based music creators. Selected artists will receive access to recording studio time, post production, PR and marketing, design, physical manufacturing, promotion, distribution, and help with licensing, at no cost to the artists. 100 percent of sales profits and rights will stay with the artists. Application deadline is November 17. More information here: https://www.innova.mu/apply-0

McKnight Composer Fellowships: Seeks applications, including work samples and artist statements, from mid-career music creators living in Minnesota. Four selected composers will each receive $25,000 in unrestricted funds, the opportunity to attend an artist residency, and the opportunity to present their work as part of an ACF-produced showcase event. Application deadline is December 1. More information here: https://composersforum.org/programs/mcknight-composer-fellowships/

McKnight Visiting Composer Residencies: Seeks applications from mid-career music creators outside Minnesota with a US tax ID, including project proposals for residencies that are integrated with Minnesota communities in a unique way. Two music creators will each receive $10,000 to realize their proposals, and will spend about 30 days in Minnesota over an 18-month period. Application deadline is December 1. More information here: https://composersforum.org/programs/mcknight-visiting-composer-residencies/