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Mahabharata: The Journey Begins

An open rehearsal of highlights from Why Not Theatre’s Mahabharata, including a pre-show community meal
January 25, 2025

Ensemble of Mahabharata (2023, Shaw Festival). Photo by David Cooper.

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Wonderful Joe

Created and performed by Ronnie Burkett
February 27,28 & March 1, 2025

Joe and Mister Wonderful Joe by Ronnie Burkett. Photo credit: Ian Jackson.

Ballet Edmonton Momentum Tour

March 8, 2025

Image from Meteorite. Performed by artists from Ballet Edmonton. Photo Credit: Nanc Price.

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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.

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Daphne Boyer, Cedar and Sweetgrass Banners, 2022. Digital collages of individually photographed porcupine quills. Image printed on silk twill using acid dyes. 16' X 14'. Photographer: Lina Samoukova. Courtesy the artist.

Program Dates June 02, 2025 - July 04, 2025

Visual Arts - Kapishkum: Métis Gathering

This residency will facilitate discussion and artistic expression within the context of Métis resilience, reclamation, revitalization, and transcendence.

Application Deadline

February 12, 2025

Jazz musicians performing on a stage

Program Dates July 28, 2025 - August 15, 2025

Jazz & Sonic Arts 2025

Jazz & Sonic Arts is a program for jazz and sound artists to explore new directions in their artistic practice and advance their creative potential.

Application Deadline

February 19, 2025

Introductory Wise Practices in Indigenous Leadership - Online

Program Dates March 16, 2025 - March 21, 2025

Dreaming Forward: Exploring Pathways to Child Welfare Jurisdiction

This program fosters knowledge-sharing, and problem-solving, exploring traditional Indigenous perspectives and emergent approaches to child welfare jurisdiction

Application Deadline

February 04, 2025

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We recognize, 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 “Minihrpa” (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, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

Events

'Soundtrack for the Radical Love of Butterflies'

Listening Devices

An audio and score-based exhibition taking place outside Walter Phillips Gallery comprised of works in Banff Centre's Permanent Collection or on long-term loan.

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Date: Thu, Jan 23 @ 7:00 PM

Max Bell Auditorium

Literary Showcase: Winter Writers (Thursday)

Join us for an evening of readings by talented writers from the Winter Writers Residency, hosted by faculty member Danez Smith.

A violinist inside one of the Music Huts at Banff Centre. Photo Credit: Rita Taylor

Date: Thu, Jan 23 @ 7:00 PM

Rolston Recital Hall lobby

Banff Musicians in Residence Open Studios 3

Step into artist studios for mini-concerts! Discover the Banff Musicians in Residence Program through a cozy, 15-20 minute musical journey in each space.

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Stories

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Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Announces Karen Zalamea Winner of the 2025 Barbara Spohr Memorial Award

The photography prize is now given annually to any mid-career Canadian artist advancing the field of contemporary photography

From the film Champions of the Golden Valley, photo by Ben Sturgulewski

Champions of the Golden Valley wins the 2024 Banff Centre Mountain Film Competition Grand Prize and the Audience Choice Award

Champions of the Golden Valley win the Grand Prize in the 2024 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival.

2024 Book Competition Category Winners

2024 Banff Centre Mountain Book Competition Announces Book Winners

The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is excited to announce the winners of the esteemed 2024 book competition.

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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.

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We recognize, 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 “Minihrpa” (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, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.