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Banff Centre is

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Crystal Pite, Choreographer
and Artistic Director
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Visual Arts

Thematic residencies, symposiums, and fellowships for artists, curators, and researchers now open.

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Performing Arts

Residencies for artists, collectives, and companies at various stages of project development; as well as practicum opportunities in theatre production. 

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Indigenous Arts

Multidisciplinary programs for emerging to established Indigenous artists now open.

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Explore Programs, Events and Stories

Saul Williams leans back seated with a yellow cap draped over his shoulders and loose fitted black clothes showing his bare chest.
Sat, Apr 6, 2019

Saul Williams

Saul Williams is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, musician, slam poet, writer, and actor. He is known for his blend of poetry and alternative hip hop and for his lead roles in the 1998...

Margaret Greenham Theatre
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$35
Residency
May 21 - June 10, 2019
Application Deadline: 
March 20, 2019

Animating Our Stories

This program will ignite Indigenous authors writing for young readers to delve into new ways of storytelling using digital illustration techniques.

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Singer-sogwriter David Francey stands in front of a wood paneled wall for a portrait.
Sat, Mar 23, 2019

In Performance: Kevin Welch, Kim Richey, David Francey, and Fats Kaplin

Celebrate the last night of the Singer-Songwriter Residency with a night of song exploration featuring legendary songwriters Kevin Welch, Kim Richey, David Francey, and Fats Kaplin along with...

Margaret Greenham Theatre
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$25
Residency
Workshop
June 09 - June 15, 2019
Application Deadline: 
March 20, 2019

Adventure Filmmakers Masterclass

Join award winning, industry leading faculty and guest speakers for this hands-on, technical skill- and- theory-based masterclass. Gain the tools required to navigate the complexities of producing quality films.

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Indigenous Arts programs at Banff Centre
Residency
June 03 - June 21, 2019
Application Deadline: 
March 20, 2019

Intercultural Indigenous Choreographers Creation Lab

A three-week lab for intercultural Indigenous choreographers and dancers with a focus on re-embodiment and Indigenous voice, led by pioneering choreographer and dance dramaturg, Alejandro Ronceria.

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Sat, May 4, 2019

Ruthie Foster

Austin Texas' Ruthie Foster not only has been nominated 3 x for Best Blues Album at the Grammy's but 3 times in a row.  She has worked and collaborated with the best including; Bonnie Rait, The...

Eric Harvie Theatre
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$35