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2026 Longfellow Emerging Artist Fellowship
About This Opportunity
The Longfellow Emerging Artist Fellowship (LEAF) is a bold new initiative from One Longfellow Square, created to support early-career, Maine-based musicians in building sustainable, fulfilling lives as working artists. Launching in January 2026, the fellowship offers time, space, and community for five artists to focus deeply on their craft while gaining momentum in their professional journeys. Rooted in equity and shaped by conversations with artists and cultural leaders across Maine, LEAF is designed to meet real needs—offering not just opportunity, but meaningful support. By investing in local talent and providing a platform for growth, LEAF aims to strengthen Maine’s creative ecosystem and help launch the next generation of voices onto the national stage.
Restrictions
Be a current Maine resident at the time of application and throughout the fellowship period, Be 18 years of age or older at the time of application, Identify as an “emerging” artist
What's Offered
Additional Resources
Free access to OLS venue space for rehearsals, recordings, workshops, and creative development, Multiple paid performance opportunities, Tailored marketing and portfolio support, Weekend retreat in rural Maine for reflection, collaboration, and creative reset, Workshops and masterclasses with working musicians, Connections to a growing network of presenters, venues, mentors, and professional organizations