Walter Phillips Gallery: Exhibition

Piña, Why is the Sky Blue? 
Wed - Sun | 12:30 - 17:00 | Until July 30

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Live at Maclab Concert Series

Next Concert: Cikwes (June 16)

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Evolution Concert Series

Until August 19, join us for classical concerts featuring renowned faculty and artists from around the world participating in our summer music programs!

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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

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Residency
September 25 - October 06, 2023

Emerging Writers Residency: Poetry 2023

For new writers in poetry, from not-yet-published writers to those with one published book, to expand upon their practice in a workshop-based residency.

Application deadline: Jun 14, 2023
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Adventure Filmmakers Workshop, Banff Centre 2022, photo by Rita Taylor
Workshop
October 27 - November 05, 2023

Adventure Filmmakers Workshop 2023

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

Application deadline: Jul 12, 2023
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Residency
December 04 - December 16, 2023

Dance Artists in Residence 2023

Focused studio time in an unparalleled mountain environment, for the creation and development of new dance works.

Application deadline: Jul 12, 2023
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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 Goodstoney 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

Sean Lee, photo by Michelle Peek
Mon, May 29, 2023

Visual Arts Open Talk: Sean Lee

The Visual Arts Lecture Series presents faculty Sean Lee as he gives his insights into the boundary breaking aspects of accessible curatorial practices.

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Image courtesy Cikwes
Fri, Jun 16, 2023

Cikwes Live at Maclab

Join us during National Indigenous Peoples Month for an evening with Cikwes,  a Nehiyaw (Cree) Soul singer and 2023 Juno nominee.

Maclab Bistro
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$25
Photo courtesy of Eekwol, performing on June 21 at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Wed, Jun 21, 2023

Eekwol

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21! Join us for an evening with Eekwol, an award-winning hip hop performing artist.

Jenny Belzberg Theatre
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$25
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Stories

National Indigenous Peoples Month Graphic

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Month

Banff Centre is excited to recognize and celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st by presenting a series of events throughout the month of June.
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2023 Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, Signature Image, Hael Somma in Chamonix, photo by Antoine Mesnage, Highline, Slackline

Signature Image 2023

We are proud to announce the 2023 signature image which represents the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival and World Tour in over 50 countries!
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Dior String Quartet.

BISQFest 2023: Dates, Performers and Packages Announced

Banff Centre is excited to announce that the Banff International String Quartet Festival will take place from September 1-3, 2023.
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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 High Fashion Virtual Open Studios

In this online version of our Open Studios events, we highlight the work of the Indigenous Haute Couture participants.