Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts offers Community Tracks, a free program for musicians, composers, and multidisciplinary artists working in experimental sound. Participants within 80 miles of Omaha receive $1,000 and two eight-hour studio sessions with equipment access to develop a project. No prior recording experience required.
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What the organizer actually says
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. $1,000 per artist/group
“$1,000 stipend for project-related expenses (mastering, pressing, digital assets, equipment rental, collaborator fees, etc.); free access to rehearsal space, recording studio, audio equipment and instruments, and audio engineer staff.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Two consecutive eight-hour sessions; typically take place within one month of selection.
Who can apply. Musicians, composers, and multidisciplinary artists working in experimental forms of sound and music; must reside within 80 miles of Omaha, Nebraska (including Lincoln, Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa); previous recording experience not r
“must reside within 80 miles of Omaha, Nebraska (including Lincoln, Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Applications reviewed by Bemis Center's Chief Curator, Director of Programs, and Sound Program Technician. Applicants notified no later than three weeks after submission deadline.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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