Tania Willard, 'Surrounded/Surrounding', 2018, wood burning fire ring, laser etched cedar woodlogs from SecwépemcTerritory, relief print on paper. Collection of the artist. Gifted to Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre, Kingston, 2019.

Walter Phillips Gallery

On Now : Soundings: An Exhibition in Five Parts

September 10 - December 5, 2021

How can a score be a call and tool for decolonization?
Soundings: An Exhibition in Five Parts features newly commissioned scores, performances, videos, sculptures and sound by Indigenous and other artists who respond to this question.

Curated by Candice Hopkins and Dylan Robinson
Exhibition tour organized by Independent Curators International (ICI)

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Programs

Residency

Workshop

October 30 - November 08, 2021

Adventure Filmmakers Workshop - Fall 2021

The Adventure Filmmakers' Workshop is an exceptional chance for independent and emerging filmmakers to turn their projects into reality under the guidance of two of the world’s premier adventure...

Application deadline: Sep 22, 2021

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Residency

November 01 - December 03, 2021

Banff Artist in Residence 2D - Fall 2021

This program is designed for visual artists exploring self-directed research themes, experimenting with production techniques, and cultivating new directions in their work.

Application deadline: Sep 22, 2021

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Online

November 29 - December 06, 2021

Fall Writers Session 2021

The Fall Writers Session is a small-cohort online program that offers writers a chance to learn from each other and faculty, attend exclusive talks, ask questions, and develop their practice.

Application deadline: Oct 06, 2021

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Events

Banff Centre International String Quartet Festival

Watch recordings from the 2021 online Festival until October 5th. Featuring Banff Festival Chamber Orchestra, Viano Quartet with pianist Marc-André Hamelin, Callisto Quartet with cellist Desmond...

Encore: Classics I, from the film The Last Honey Hunter

Encore: Classic Films I

An on-demand online program filled with much-loved films including audience and staff favourites from the past decade. Begins August 5!

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Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Find out more about our World Tour screenings and Virtual World Tour, now available to watch from the comfort of your home!

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Visit Maclab

Maclab Now Open

11:00 am - 10:00 pm | 7 Days a Week
Maclab Bistro features healthy, creative comfort food inspired by fresh local ingredients. Come visit us for dine-in service and enjoy expansive mountain views, or use our take-away service. Ask our servers about our weekly wine specials!

Banff Centre is participating in the Government of Alberta’s Restrictions Exemption Program, guests will be asked for proof of vaccination, medical exemption, or a privately-paid negative PCR or rapid test within 72 hours of service.

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