![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65753da4c3fe55448d590087/688a7a0e98b09f3087f1c2b9_2026%20FAI%20Conference%20Art%20-%20Various%20Sizes_1200%20x%20630.png) [Folk Alliance International](https://www.folk.org/) has announced the [2026 Conference Art and Theme](https://www.folk.org/news/2026-conference-art-theme-reveal): Rise Up. The conference will be in New Orleans January 21-25, 2026. I'm looking forward to hearing lots of amazing music, connecting with new and old friends, and finding incredibly talented artists to present.