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Visual Arts

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

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The Creative Gesture

Programs for dance artists, researchers, costume designers, and more. 

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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 independent film Slam and the 2013 jukebox musical Holler If Ya Hear Me, featuring Tupac Shakur's music...

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 senior artists and participants from the program.

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 Allman Brothers and Susan Tedeschi.

Eric Harvie Theatre
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$35