Banff Centre

Mountainside Summer Shows

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Banff Centre is

illumination and focus.

Crystal Pite, Choreographer

and Artistic Director

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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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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

Residency

July 29 - August 10, 2019

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April 24, 2019

Summer Writers Retreat 2019

In this self-directed summer residency, spend two weeks in the majestic Rocky Mountains deeply focused on your project while engaging with a community of writing peers.

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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...

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