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National Indigenous History Month

FREE Storytelling, Dance, Concert, Online Art Market & Films throughout June! 
 

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Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival

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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

An indigenous artist works on a hide during a residency.
Residency
Program Dates September 30, 2024 - October 18, 2024

Hide Tanning and Parfleche Residency

This residency allows participants to learn more about how to scrape a hide and work with parfleche with the support of faculty, elders, and knowledge keepers.
Application Deadline
June 26, 2024
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2022. The Steam Junk Treaties. Howie Tsui & Shary Boyle. Ink and gouache on paper. 76cm x 94cm
Residency
Program Dates November 04, 2024 - December 06, 2024

Visual Arts Thematic Residency - The System and Other Universes

This thematic residency is an opportunity to unplug and reflect, and to reimagine and explore new worlds of artistic practice.
Application Deadline
July 10, 2024
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Adventure Filmmakers Workshop 2023
Workshop
Program Dates October 25, 2024 - November 03, 2024

Adventure Filmmakers Workshop 2024

This is an exceptional chance for independent and emerging filmmakers to turn projects into reality, guided by two of the world’s premier adventure filmmakers.
Application Deadline
July 17, 2024
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We recognize, 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 “Minirhpa" (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, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.


Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival
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National Indigenous History Month, June at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

2024 National Indigenous History Month

Join us throughout June to celebrate and engage in events during 2024 National Indigenous History Month.
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Marie Rosehill
Date: Tue, Jun 25 @ 5:30 PM
Shaw Amphitheatre

Amp Sessions: Mari Rosehill

Join us for a fun-filled musical break in the Shaw Amphitheatre with Indie/Folk singer-songwriter Mari Rosehill. 
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August Klintberg
Date: Wed, Jun 26 @ 4:00 PM
Max Bell Auditorium

Faculty Lecture: August Klintberg

Join August Klintberg, faculty for the Visual Arts Thematic Residency – Get LIT! Language, Image, Text for an afternoon talk.
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July 20th, 2024

Banff Centre Celebrates

Join us July 20th, 2024 for an evening Celebrating 90 Years of Creativity at Banff Centre. Featuring a performance of Patti LuPone's Songs From A Hat.

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Stories

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Ron Hallman appointed to the Banff Centre Board of Governors

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is pleased to welcome Ron Hallman back to the Board of Governors.
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Chris Lorway & Paul Baay

New board members appointed to Banff Centre

Alberta’s government has appointed a new chair and public members to the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity board of governors.
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Casey Plett

Celebrating Five Decades of Literary Arts at Banff Centre

This 50th anniversary milestone represents an opportunity to look back on five decades of exceptional Canadian and international writing.
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Virtual Inspiration

Opera in the21sst Century performance 2022

Opera in the 21st Century 2022

Virtually explore a selection of contemporary opera scenes featuring performances from the 2022 cohort.
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Literary Arts Reading List

Our Director of Literary Arts, Derek Beaulieu, recommends these titles by Banff Centre faculty and friends.
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Indigenous Haute Couture Beading

Indigenous Haute Couture High Fashion Virtual Open Studios

In this online version of our Open Studios events, we highlight the work of the Indigenous Haute Couture participants.
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We recognize, 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 “Minihrpa” (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, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.