Submit
Submit an Application to Perform IN 2025
Poets! Musicians! Gearmakers! Storytellers! Filmmakers! And beyond!
We’d like to hear from you.
We’re always interested in learning about new artists,
and in hearing about new projects from old friends.
DEADLINE
SUBMIT BY MAR. 31, 2024 to be considered for the 40th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in 2025.
*Submissions for 2025 are now closed. Submissions are reviewed by committee. You can expect to hear from the Western Folklife Center regarding your submission in early summer.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Online (preferred)
The online submission form for 2025 is now closed. Thank you for your submissions!
Email or Mail
The submission deadline has passed. If you need help with a print form, please email selection@westernfolklife.org.
Print the PDF, complete, and send with work samples to:
selection@westernfolklife.org
or
Western Folklife Center
ATTN: Callie Greenhaw
501 Railroad St.
Elko, NV 89801
Suggest a Program
Know an artist or a program you’d like to suggest for the Gathering? Click the button to send us an email!
We welcome your ideas and thoughts on cowboy poets, musicians, storytellers, gearmakers, films, programs, and workshops that you’d like to see considered for the next Gathering.
Questions about submitting?
contact Callie Greenhaw
at 775-738-7508 x223
or cgreenhaw@westernfolklife.org
Thank you for your interest and for sharing your time and talents!
Banner photo by Charlie Ekburg