Banff Centre is

the opportunity to create

the extraordinary.

Brian Jungen, Artist
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New Year's Eve Dinner at Three Ravens

Join us for the holiday feast that is inspired by Alberta-sourced ingredients. 

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Music Programs

Summer residencies for ensemble, string quartet, and jazz musicians now open. Learn and create with world-renowned faculty. 

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Literary Arts

Programs for spoken word artists, writers, translators, and journalists now open. 

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Nine Epic Days

The famous Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival has come and gone. The Road Warriors are ready to embark on the World Tour. 

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World Tour

Explore Programs, Events and Stories

Workshop
January 21 - January 22, 2019
Application Deadline: 
January 02, 2019

CM-ET RTC Motor Certification Workshop

This two-day, ETCP-recognized training workshop for theatre technicians covers all aspects of the design and operation of hoists, maintenance needs, inspection requirements, and troubleshooting procedures. 

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Image from the film The Weight of Water

Banff Mountain Film Competition 2018 Winners

Over 384 films were submitted to the 2017 Banff Mountain Film Competition from 36 countries. The 2018 winners have been announced.
Residency
April 01 - April 13, 2019
Application Deadline: 
January 09, 2019

Spoken Word

Find inspiration to explore and expand your craft and career path in spoken word — highly recommended for writers who can’t sit still.

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Man sits in a 90's armachair dramitcally lit from the front left, he is wearing a WW1 military outfit and modern steampunk retro headphones.
Thu, Feb 14, 2019

Kidd Pivot presents Revisor

From the creators of the internationally acclaimed Betroffenheit (winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production) Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young, comes a new dance/theatre work about corruption, farce and the forces of radical change. 

Eric Harvie Theatre
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$25
Residency
June 24 - July 13, 2019
Application Deadline: 
January 16, 2019

Ensemble Evolution

This three-week program explores the evolving range of ensemble playing in the 21st century. Participants will work closely with internationally recognized performers, composers, improvisers, and arts leaders.

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Learn About Our Truth and Reconciliation Summit

On October 29, 2016 Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity held a Truth and Reconciliation Summit for the Bow Valley. Learn more about it here.