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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.

A photograph of many people in blue across a glass building

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

Leighton Artist Studios in the winter

Program Dates April 06, 2026 - March 26, 2027

Leighton Artist Studio Residency: Solo 26/27

The Solo residency offers multiple dates for self-directed creative retreats in Banff, with private studios for individual research and project development.

Application Deadline

October 29, 2025

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Program Dates April 06, 2026 - March 26, 2027

Leighton Artist Studio Residency: Groups 26/27

This residency provides groups of 2-8 multiple dates for self-directed creative retreats in Banff, with private studios for collaborative research or project.

Application Deadline

October 29, 2025

Crich Studio

Program Dates April 06, 2026 - March 26, 2027

Leighton Artist Studio Residency: Photography 26/27

This residency provides multiple dates for self-directed time in Banff with a private studio and black and white darkroom for individual research and creation.

Application Deadline

October 29, 2025

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Program Dates April 06, 2026 - March 26, 2027

Independent Studio Residency: Performing Arts & Music 26/27

*NEW 1 - 2 week Independent Studio Residencies ideal for creators working in dance, music, theatre, and opera.

Application Deadline

October 29, 2025

Program Dates January 18, 2021 - March 31, 2021

Independent Residencies in the Leighton Artists Studios

Self-directed residencies in the Leighton Artists Studios offer you the ability to delve into your work as a solitary retreat in one of our purpose built studio

Application deadline has passed

Notes From the Lab: Carmen Aguirre

One of a series of blog posts from 2016 participants in our Playwrights Lab.

Meiko Ouchi

Notes From the Lab: Mieko Ouchi

One of a series of blog posts from 2016 participants in our Playwrights Lab.

Notes From the Lab: Senior Playwright in Residence Marcus Youssef

One of a series of blog posts from 2016 participants in our Playwrights Lab.

Notes From the Lab: National Theatre School Student Gary Mok

One of a series of blog posts from 2016 participants in our Playwrights Lab.

An Opera That Will Definitely Feature a Zamboni

Murder. Betrayal. Ice time. Composer Andre Ristic and author Cecil Castellucci take a time-out from building their "hockey noir" opera to about exploring rink-s

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