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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

Leighton Artist Studios

Ten remarkable studio spaces for professional artists in all disciplines.

Introductory Wise Practices in Indigenous Leadership - Online

Program Dates October 19, 2025 - October 24, 2025

Dreaming Forward: Exploring Pathways to Child Welfare Jurisdiction - October 2025

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

Program Dates February 16, 2026 - February 28, 2026

Dancers Intensive 2026

This immersive residency offers dancers the opportunity to explore and embody the unique choreographic languages of 3 internationally acclaimed dance artists.

Application Deadline

September 17, 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

Date: Fri, Sep 12 @ 7:30 PM

Jenny Belzberg Theatre

Aszure Barton: A a | a B : B E N D

Choreographer Aszure Barton presents an open rehearsal of A a | a B : B E N D, followed by an audience talk-back session.

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Date: Tue, Sep 16 @ 7:00 PM

CLVB '33

Literary Cabaret: Science Fiction Readings - Chapter 2

Premee Mohamed, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Aurora Award winner, hosts and reads alongside writers from Banff Centre’s Science Fiction Residency.

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Date: Wed, Sep 17 @ 7:00 PM

Max Bell Auditorium

Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series with Waubgeshig Rice: Adapting Oral Storytelling to Literature

Join award-winning author Waubgeshig Rice for a conversation on adapting oral traditions into written form through character, dialogue, and storytelling.

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Stories

Ryan Van Der Hout. Photo by Kristina Ruddick.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Announces Ryan Van Der Hout as Winner of the 2026 Barbara Spohr Memorial Award

Banff Centre is proud to announce Ryan Van Der Hout (he/they) as the 2026 recipient of the Barbara Spohr Memorial Award for Photography.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Welcomes Robert L. Vanderhooft and Ken Hughes to The Banff Centre Foundation.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is pleased to announce the appointment of the Honourable Ken Hughes, ECA, ICD.D and Robert L. Vanderhooft, CFA.

Poiesis Quartet Wins Grand Prize at Banff International String Quartet Competition

Poeisis Quartet Wins Grand Prize at Banff International String Quartet Competition

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Virtual Inspiration

Installation view of Elliptical Lineages, Walter Phillips Gallery, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, 2025. Photo: Rita Taylor.