Banff Centre is

in my heart.

Jenny Belzberg, CM, LLD, AOE, 
Community Builder and Philanthropist 
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Mountain Culture

Programs for photographers, writers, and adventure filmmakers. 

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Visual Arts

Thematic residencies and practicum programs for emerging to established artists.

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Literary Arts

Residencies and workshops for emerging to established writers. 

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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

Fri, Jun 21, 2019

National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration

You are invited to join us in celebrating  National Indigenous Peoples day at Banff Centre throughout the month of June. Banff Centre is excited to offer a rich and unique immersion of Arts and...

various venues
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Residency
August 31 - September 07, 2019
Application Deadline: 
June 26, 2019

Mountain Photography Residency

This program examines the practice of photography when working in mountain or wilderness communities with deep ecological history, cultural history, or spiritual significance.  

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

Shaw Amphitheatre
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$45
Residency
September 23 - October 02, 2019
Application Deadline: 
June 26, 2019

Investigative Journalism Intensive

This intensive program teaches journalists and nonfiction writers to use investigative research techniques as they create compelling narratives.

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Susan Aglukark smiles in front of a retaining wall of 8x8's
Sun, Jun 30, 2019

Susan Aglukark & Leela Gilday

Performing at Banff Centre is Nunavut’s first ever Juno Award-winning Inuk singer/songwriter, Susan Aglukark, who will be joined by Leela Gilday, an internationally loved artist with a 20-year...

Shaw Amphitheatre
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$45
Practicum
September 10, 2019 - March 29, 2020
Application Deadline: 
July 10, 2019

Audio Recording Engineer Practicum

This practicum is intended as a continuing education experience for emerging recording engineers with mature artistic insight and advanced practical skills.

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