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Inspiring Artists, Leaders and Creatives since 1933

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is a learning organization built upon an extraordinary legacy of excellence in artistic and creative development. From our home in the stunning Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

Programs

Residency

April 22 - May 03, 2024

Literary Arts Thematic: Form and Constraint - Spring 2024

This program will consider how authors of fiction and poetry use form and constrained forms to create opportunities for new and unfettered expression.

Application deadline: Jan 10, 2024

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Amber Muller St. Thomas Spring BAiR 2023 works in their studio

Residency

May 06 - June 07, 2024

Visual Arts: Banff Artist in Residence - Spring 2024

The Spring Banff Artist in Residence program offers visual artists the time and space to engage in intensive, self-directed research and studio practice in a supportive learning environment.

Application deadline: Jan 10, 2024

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Three dancers perform on stage during the 2022 Intercultural Indigenous Dance Showcase

Residency

July 08 - July 26, 2024

Indigenous World Dance Residency - Summer 2024

A three-week residency for Indigenous choreographers and dancer groups to work on projects focusing on re-embodiment and Indigenous voice.

Application deadline: Jan 31, 2024

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We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as "Minhrpa" (translated in Stoney Nakoda as "the waterfalls") and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut'ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

Events

Fri, Dec 1, 2023

Wîchoîe Ahiya Concert featuring Eekwol and Dale Mac

Join participants from the Wîchoîe Ahiya Singer Songwriter Residency as they present new works in a concert co-hosted by faculty Dale Mac and Eekwol.

Reel Time: Past Lives

Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea

Lux Cinema Banff, 229 Bear St

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Artwork on left by Chrysanne Stathacos, and artwork on right by Zachari Logan

Wed, Dec 13, 2023

Open Studios, Artist Talk and Performance by Chrysanne Stathacos

Join us for Open Studios for the Visual Arts residency, Rewilding the Body Eclectic and an artist talk and performance, Sky Gazing by Chrysanne Stathacos.

Glyde Hall/Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Studios

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Free

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