Calling all Artists & Animators!
We want to collaborate with creative members of our community to bring unique and memorable moments to the festival site. The deadline to apply is June 19, 2026. We will notify successful applicants by June 22, 2026.
We’re looking for art and animations for the festival that might be:
-Interactive
-Visually stunning both day and night
-Sturdy and weather-resistant
-Performative
-Weird and wonderful
-Humorous and engaging
-Hand-crafted with love
We encourage artists to create projects that are fun and engaging. Some areas of the festival site have electricity, and some do not, so please keep that in mind while designing your project.
Things we would love to see include (but are not limited to):
-Art installations that mitigate sound bleed between stages
-Art that invites crowd participation (crafts, interactive installations, workshops)
-Installations that are safe and accessible to all ages
-Weather-friendly creations that can withstand the elements
-Art that is beautiful, funny, curious, silly, joyful, thought-provoking, or daring
-Games and interactive experiences
-Trippy, colourful, and eye-catching installations
-Fun photo opportunities
-Folk On The Rocks-themed artwork
-Anything you can dream up that fits the festival spirit!
Compensation & Perks:
-Artists will receive Artist Passes to Folk On The Rocks 2026.
-Artists may have site access on Thursday, July 16, to set up their installation (access will be scheduled and monitored).
-Artists will be featured in the festival promotions
-Artists will be mentioned on our stages at festival each day.
- Material costs may be covered if an itemized budget with researched prices is submitted.
- If our budget allows, small honorarium may be provided.
