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2026 Conference Details

Application fee: $50.00 general, $30.00 MT-based artists

Applications open: February 1, 2026

Early-bird deadline: March 15, 2026 (Save $10.00!)

Final deadline: April 24, 2026

Selection notification: Late May

Registration opens: April 1, 2026

Early-bird registration deadline: August 15, 2026

Registration closes: September 21, 2026

Event Dates: October 16-18, 2026

Click here for the schedule.

Location: Helena Civic Center, 340 Neill Ave, Helena, MT 59601

Registration is open to current MPAC members. Click here for membership information.