Open Calls

Festival Open Calls

You’re invited to apply to be part of the SOMOS ABQ Festival on September 19, 2026 at National Hispanic Cultural Center! SOMOS ABQ is co-created by community, for community. We encourage submissions in all of the following areas. If you have a beautiful idea but don’t align with any area clearly, please submit through “Bring Your Other Gifts.” All applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with the following staggered deadlines:

Applications due January 15, 2026

• Large-Scale Art Commissions
• Making Activities & Workshops
• Performers & Troupes
• Local Bands, DJs & Musicians
• Collectives & Community Organizations
• Bring Your Other Gifts to SOMOS

Applications due March 15, 2026

• Vendors
• Foodtrucks
• Ambassadors

Applications due September 1, 2026

• Sponsors & Partners
• Media