Call for Artists: Alternating Currents 2026

Submissions are open for Alternating Currents 2026! We’re looking for musicians, comedians, visual artists, muralists, filmmakers and performers who bring creativity and energy to downtown Davenport, Rock Island, and Bettendorf.

Alternating Currents will take place August 13–16, 2026.

Applications are open through December 31, 2025, and it’s completely free to apply.

Accepted artists receive paid opportunities to perform or exhibit during the festival.

Apply here --> https://bit.ly/AC2026Artists

🎥 Filmmakers: Please submit through our Film Festival portal at: https://filmfreeway.com/AlternatingCurrents.

🎨 Muralists: The official mural call opens in early spring once wall locations are finalized. Complete the form now to be notified when it launches.

About Alternating Currents:

Founded in 2017 by the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), an affiliate of the Quad Cities Chamber, Alternating Currents has grown through placemaking partnerships with the Downtown Bettendorf Organization and Rock Island Downtown Alliance.

With more than 200 performances and events across music, film, comedy and visual art, Alternating Currents transforms downtown spaces into stages, galleries and gathering places. Nearly all programming is free and open to the public, inviting audiences to discover a wide range of creative experiences throughout the weekend.