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Performing Arts

Residencies for artists, collectives, and companies at various stages of project development; as well as practicum opportunities in theatre production.  

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Visual Arts

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

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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 musician, poet, writer, spoken word artist, and actor. He is known for his blend of poetry and alternative hip hop in addition to his lead roles in the 1998...

Margaret Greenham Theatre
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April 28 - May 02, 2019
Application Deadline: 
April 16, 2019
October 19 - October 23, 2019
Application Deadline: 
October 01, 2019

Contextual Intelligence

Learn techniques and practices to expand your awareness of the ever-changing context within which you work – and from which new needs, desires, and possibilities for action are continuously...

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

Alvvays

Toronto-based five-piece Alvvays combine their fuzzy, jangly indie pop with infectious, sugary melodies that recall the likes of Scottish outfit Teenage Fanclub and nod to the U.K. post-punk act...

Shaw Amphitheatre
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$45
Residency
August 06 - August 09, 2019
Application Deadline: 
May 01, 2019

Banff International Curatorial Institute Symposium: Living Agreement

This symposium asks how the relationships between artists, audiences, and institutions might be re-thought as a ‘living agreement’. Featuring presentations, discussions, workshops, and more.

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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...

Eric Harvie Theatre
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$35
Residency
September 16 - October 18, 2019
Application Deadline: 
May 08, 2019

Banff Musicians in Residence | Early Fall 2019

This self-directed residency is an opportunity for musicians of all genres to work on their projects in Banff Centre’s unrivalled mountain setting.

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