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Celebrating Five Decades of Literary Arts at Banff Centre

Banff Centre alumni are consistently published nationally and internationally and recognized by literary awards

Canadian writer and residency faculty Casey Plett. Photo by Rita Taylor.

“Banff Centre is a writer’s paradise – offering a safe and inspirational environment for literary artists to push boundaries and explore their full potential with the support of exceptional mentors and peers.”

Dr. Derek Beaulieu, Director of Literary Arts, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Literary Journalism: Memoir

THIS YEAR BANFF CENTRE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF LITERARY ARTS PROGRAMMING. Since its foundation, Literary Arts at Banff Centre has become a globally renowned creative catalyst for established and emerging writers.

This 50th anniversary milestone represents an opportunity to look back on five decades of exceptional Canadian and international writing, and to look ahead with post-secondary educational programs that are responsive to the needs of artists of today and tomorrow.

Literary Journalism: Memoir

This is an opportunity to demystify the writing process and get a sneak peek into new memoirs from the world’s finest writers.

Kyo Maclear & Elamin Abdelmahmoud

Thu, Jun 13, 2024

Literary Journalism: Kyo Maclear & Elamin Abdelmahmoud Readings

Join us for readings by our esteemed faculty for our current residency Literary Journalism: Memoir.

Max Bell Auditorium

Literary arts reading

Tue, Jun 18, 2024

Literary Journalism: Participant Readings (Jun 18)

Join us for readings by our talented writers in our current residency Literary Journalism: Memoir.

Max Bell Auditorium

Literary arts reading

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

Literary Journalism: Participant Readings (Jun 20)

Join us for readings by our talented writers in our current residency Literary Journalism: Memoir.

Max Bell Auditorium

Summer Writers

Enjoy three free evenings of new work in poetry and prose.

Program faculty Sina Queyras and A.E. Stallings

Thu, Aug 1, 2024

Summer Writers: Sina Queyras & A.E. Stallings Readings

Join us for readings by the esteemed faculty of the Summer Writers program.

Max Bell Auditorium

Literary arts reading

Tue, Aug 6, 2024

Summer Writers: Participant Readings (Aug 6)

Join us for an evening of readings by our talented participants in our Summer Writers residency, hosted by Sina Queyras.

Max Bell Auditorium

Literary arts reading

Thu, Aug 8, 2024

Summer Writers: Participant Readings (Aug 8)

Join us for an evening of readings by our talented participants in our Summer Writers residency, hosted by A.E. Stallings.

Max Bell Auditorium

Banff Summer Arts Festival

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