Frequently Asked Questions

Where/when does the festival take place?
The fourth edition of Meteoric will take place in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, during February 20-22, 2026.

How much does it cost to attend?
The festival is free, public, and open to all. There are no costs to attend and everyone is welcome.

How do I get there and where will I stay?
Travel instructions and lodging recommendations will be available closer to the date.

When are submissions due?
Submissions are due December 15, 2025.

What kind of work is shown during the festival?
While we welcome all formats, we are particularly excited about projects which are dear to the heart of the artist. We love to ask artists: “If you could make, show, or create something deeply unconstrained what would you do? How can you use this festival to create something you’ve been dreaming of?” Meteoric is not about commercial artwork but rather about self-expression and the power of art to bring us together.

Is financial support available to participating artists?
As a community-led, DIY, and fully volunteer run festival, we unfortunately do not have resources available for participating artists.  

What is the ethos of the festival?
Meteoric aims to model how communities can work together, how art can directly impact the sustainability of places, and how people from diverse backgrounds can learn from each other and create together. Through core tenets of art—unconstrained, always transforming, playful, thoughtful, and conversational—Meteoric aspires to model the kind of world we want to live in, together.

How did the festival start?
The festival began in 2019 with a bold desire to re-envision what a community-led festival could be. For over a year artists from Truth or Consequences and around the world held intimate conversations about what they wanted for themselves, their lives, and their communities. This resulted in the inaugural festival which was created through horizontal and decentralized curation. Artists designed their festival participation, resulting in a vast array of different works bound together by a commitment to gathering, experimenting, and collaborating. Read an interview here between the Sundance Institute and Kyle Cunningham, Melissa McKinstry, Alexander Porter, and Hannah Jayanti—four of the many artists involved in the inaugural year.