Evolution Concert Series

Until July 24, join us for classical concerts and showcases featuring artists from Toronto, Montreal, New York, London, Sweden, and more!

The Shape of an Echo

Selections from the Permanent Collection, at Walter Phillips Gallery until December 4, 2022

Events

Film Screenings, Concerts, Talks, Gallery Tours, and more!

Online and In-Person Programs

Learn more about our Programs for 2022.

Photo By Chris Amat

Virtual Open Studios

Explore virtually works created at Banff Centre.

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Programs

Collage of program faculty, Katherena Vermette and Tanya Boteju

October 03 - October 15, 2022

Emerging Writers Residency 2022

This 13-day writing workshop focuses on new writers of Young Adult (YA) and Children’s Literature.

Application deadline: Jul 06, 2022

iskwé works in the studio

October 10 - October 28, 2022

Write Over Here: Screenwriting Residency - Fall 2022

This three-week online and in-person screenwriting residency, allows for writers to put time aside and engage in their practice.

Application deadline: Jul 27, 2022

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October 28 - November 06, 2022

Adventure Filmmakers Workshop - Fall 2022

The Adventure Filmmakers' Workshop is an exceptional chance for independent and emerging filmmakers to turn their projects into reality.

Application deadline: Aug 17, 2022

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 Wesley First 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

Gryphon Trio, Photo by Shayne Gray

Evolution Concert Series

From June 23 through July 24, this series features renowned classical instrumentalists and string quartets from around the world!

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Tue, Jul 12, 2022

Literary Journalism: Open Readings

An evening of free readings featuring Charlotte Gill, Michael Harris, and Carol Shaben, and participants from the Literary Journalism Residency.

Max Bell Auditorium

The Shape of an Echo: Selections from the Permanent Collection

The Shape of an Echo: Selections from the Permanent Collection

The Shape of an Echo assembles works from the 1920s to present that centre on questions of land and its representations.

Stories

Ashlee Hendy and Elizabeth Chong, Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, Australia © Simon Carter

Signature Image

Signature Image 2022

We are proud to announce the 2022 signature image to represent the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival and World Tour in over 40 countries!

Jens Lindeman Plays Trumpet

The Future Fund grows

Celebrating the establishment of the Future Fund

Aerial view, The Banff Centre

Two new Board Governors

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity welcomes Bob Dhillon and Gregorio Oberti new Governors to its Board.

Virtual Inspiration

Opera group performs on stage.

Curated Spotify Playlists

Discover curated playlists from Banff Centre residencies, programs, and competitions.

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Literary Arts Reading List

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

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.

Partners

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 Wesley First 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.

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