The Open Call for Cohort 9 will begin on December 20, 2025 and close on January 20, 2026 at 5:00PM ET. Please read Open Call Application Requirements before applying to check your eligibility. We are hosting a Q&A on on Jan 9, 2026  at 9:00am ET (45 mins) ET via Zoom.

The M³ Festival was 2 months ago, and we’re still in awe of what we accomplished in just one day! As we prepare for next year’s festival (SAVE THE DATES: November 6 & 7, 2026), we hope you enjoy this beautiful video made by our amazing collaborator Mariana Meraz.

Once upon a future, a small peaceful secluded village existed, in a kingdom ruled by a wicked king. The king lived in his big castle manned by thousands of servants who obeyed his every command. He was so evil, that he demanded no one look upon him lest they want to greet death in the…

M³ Festival 2025 brought together an incredible community of artists, and the world took notice! Here’s recent press, podcast features, and radio coverage celebrating the festival. “While the world around us is depressing and full of outrage, the arts continue to be a refuge and a model for the world we want to live in.…

The M³ Festival launched the inaugural issue of M³ Magazine featuring writing from most of the artists who performed at the Festival. It also includes an interview with 2025 M³ Luminary Awardee Maia who has earned renown as a longtime active member of the AACM. The magazine springs from M³’s Anthologies of Writings which were…

One Week Only! Grab your M³ Festival ticket for just $35! The first 50 people to purchase will be entered into an exclusive raffle to win a M³ Festival Swag Bag, packed with: This special offer ends September 29