Banff Centre is

helping to empower

Indigenous leaders.

Brian Calliou, Director of
Indigenous Leadership
Discover Brian's story
Choral Art

Programs for choirs, conductors, and composers. 

Apply by June 19
Visual Arts

Thematic residencies and practicum programs for emerging to established artists now open.

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Literary Arts

Residencies and workshops for emerging to established artists. 

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Mountainside Summer Shows

Experience art in the Rockies. Summer line-up now on sale! 

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Explore Programs, Events and Stories

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Sat, Jun 1, 2019
Sat, Jun 1, 2019

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples: Sunrise Ceremony

Welcome and celebrate the month of June at Banff Centre with this inaugural event! Join Cultural Advisor Lillian Rose as we welcome everyone to participate in this Sunrise Ceremony.

Shaw Amphitheatre
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Free
Leighton Artists Studios residencies at Banff Centre
Residency
September 01, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Application Deadline: 
May 29, 2019

Independent Residencies in the Leighton Artists Studios

Self-directed residencies in the Leighton Artists Studios offer you the ability to delve into your work as a solitary retreat in one of our purpose built studios.

 

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Preparatorial Practicum, Banff Centre
Practicum
August 05, 2019 - September 07, 2020
Application Deadline: 
May 29, 2019

Preparatorial Practicum

The Walter Phillips Gallery Preparatorial Practicum program enables the participant to engage in hands-on opportunities working alongside the gallery’s curator and preparator.

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The four members of the band Alvvays stand with a projection of oranges overlaying them.
Sat, Jul 13, 2019

Alvvays

See these rising Canadian indie artists as they perform award-winning music with an entrancing lo-fi aesthetic.

Shaw Amphitheatre
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$45
Residency
December 02 - December 13, 2019
Application Deadline: 
June 05, 2019

Dance Artist in Residence

This creation and development residency is specifically tailored for dance artists.

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Fri, May 24, 2019

Dancers of Damelahamid: Mînowin

The Dancers of Damelahamid perform their new piece Mînowin. Mînowin illuminates the process of finding direction, is an exploration and understanding of organic moments when we connect with one...

Margaret Greenham Theatre
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$25