Thanks for joining our silent auction benefitting the Focus Music Heyman Rising Artist Award! This auction will help keep the application fee-free for artists and support many future Rising Artist projects to come.

Hope you're also watching the benefit concert on our Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/FocusmusicDC

Vic and Reba Heyman were more than the ultimate folk music fans. For decades, they attended concerts and festivals across the nation, supporting artists with their energy as well as financially, earning them the affectionate title of “folk angels”. Their generosity in things both tangible and intangible was career changing for many artists, especially those early in their careers.

In their spirit, this award recognizes and supports a rising individual or group in the folk community. The winner will receive a $1000 award.

Are you an artist/songwriter? Want to apply? Head to https://focusmusic.org/rising-artist-award

Rising Artist Fundraiser Show - Dec. 3, 2025