February 2026 Basket

New ESUSA Opportunities & Events
El Sistema USA is focusing on inclusion and accessibility in their 2026 programming.
Funding Opportunity for Arab Artists Based in Europe
The cultural organization Ettijahat is accepting applications for their 2026 grant program, Zad: Miles for Connection, supporting individual artists and groups from the Arab region who have relocated to Europe since 2015.
Applications Open for Youth Orchestra Summer Programs
Two outstanding youth orchestra programs are now accepting applications for their summer camps.
New Open-Access Report: “Intercultural Resonances among Music Teachers”
RESONANCES marked the completion of its multi-year research project with a new report published in English and Portuguese: “Intercultural Resonances among Music Teachers: Their Impacts on Practices and Teaching Methods.”
February 5 Deadline: 12th SIMM-seminar Expressions of Interest
Expressions of interest for the 12th SIMM-seminar, happening May 4–6 in Brussels, Belgium, are due February 5.
Applications Open for Kuonyesha Art Fund
Applications are open through February 28 for the Kuonyesha Art Fund, which welcomes proposals from artists and groups in Africa for creative projects that promote community collaboration and address social issues.
Free Digital Arts & Health Resources
Musicians in healthcare settings will benefit from this boatload of resources, shared via the University of Florida’s Arts in Health Today newsletter.
Raffi Releases New Song “ABC Democracy”
Beloved singer-songwriter Raffi recently released a new song “ABC Democracy.”

