Open Call 2026

Join us at the Afro-Diasporic Ocean Festival — a celebration of Afro-diasporic music, dance, art, food, and environmental stewardship on the shore.

Whether you're an artist, speaker, partner organization, vendor, volunteer, content creator, or sponsor, we'd love to hear from you.

🔔 Please note: Submitting this form does not guarantee a spot. If there is alignment, we will reach out with next steps.

Fields marked * are required.

Contact information

First name *

Last name *

Phone number *

Email *

Are you available on August 15, 2026? *

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Where are you located or will be coming from? *Select one.

RockawaysGreater QueensBrooklynManhattanStaten IslandThe BronxLong IslandNew JerseyUpstate New YorkOther

Are you applying as an artist, speaker, partner organization, vendor, volunteer, content creator or sponsor? *Select one.

ArtistSpeakerPartner OrganizationVendorVolunteerContent CreatorSponsor

Please share a brief biography about you. *

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Why are you interested in participating in our festival? What aspects of our event resonate with you? *

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What are your social media handles or website? *

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Please indicate what set up materials you would need from us:Select all that apply.

6ft TableTable larger than 6ftTable smaller than 6ft2 Chairs10x10 canopy tentSandbags for tentGeneratorGas for cookingOther

Do you have any additional comments or notes?

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