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A Room of Your Own

Ten remarkable studio spaces for professional artists in all disciplines.

The Evamy Studio. Photo by Chris Amat.

Leighton Artist Studios

Delve into your work

The Leighton Artist Studios are a cornerstone program of the Banff Centre, providing independent residencies for artists working on self-directed research-creation projects. This program is home to ten distinct studios located in a secluded and forested area of the Banff Centre campus. What sets these studios apart from other Banff Centre residencies is the unique retreat environment that affords artists time and space for focus and introspection. 

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Barbara Spohr, Untitled (Long Island), 1979, Collection of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, P79 0162 P.
Residency
Program Dates janvier 19, 2026 - février 13, 2026

Prix ​​commémoratif Barbara Spohr pour la photographie 2026

Établi par les amis et la famille de la regrettée artiste Barbara Spohr, ce prix vise à encourager le développement de la photographie contemporaine canadienne.
La date limite de candidature est dépassée.
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Unique artist studios in a forested area on campus
Residency
Program Dates avril 07, 2025 - mars 27, 2026

Résidences autonomes dans les studios d'artistes Leighton 2025/26

Les studios d’artiste Leighton offrent un cadre inspirant pour une retraite en recherche et en création artistiques.
La date limite de candidature est dépassée.
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Leighton Studios

All About the Leighton Artist Studios

Located in a beautiful, secluded, wooded area on Banff Centre campus, the Leighton Artist Studios inspire and accommodate creative practice.
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Leighton Studio at dawn

Leighton Artist Studios Welcome Information

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The best residency programme there is — I've never worked so well as I have at the Banff Centre.

Alix Hawley, Leighton Artist Studios, 2023

The Studios

Peter Hemingway Studio

The Hemingway Studio

Named after designer Peter Hemingway, this studio's design is influenced by Haida architecture, with a circular floor plan and a rising conical roof-line.
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The Valentine Studio in the Leighton Artist Studios

The Valentine Studio

Named after the designer Fred Valentine, this studio was designed as a composer's studio and contains a grand piano.
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Henriquez Studio

The Henriquez Studio

This playful "studio in a boat" was inspired by the desire to create a link with the past by bringing an artifact to Banff with a history of its own.
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The Evamy Studio

The Evamy Studio

Named after the designer Michael Evamy, this "glass crystal" studio sits in a small clearing surrounded by a forest of spruce and pine.
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The Davidson Studio

The Davidson Studio

Named after designer Ian Davidson, this star-shaped studio provides maximum visual and acoustic privacy and contains a Steinway baby grand piano.
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The Thom Studio

The Thom Studio

Named after the studio’s designer, Ron Thom, the configuration for this visual art studio is simple and open to allow the greatest degree of flexibility.
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Cardinal Studio

The Cardinal Studio

Named after the studio’s designer, celebrated architect Douglas Cardinal, the design for this studio takes the form of a nautilus shell.
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The Gerin-Lajoie Studio

The Gerin-Lajoie Studio

Named after the designer Guy Gerin-Lajoie, this bright studio was originally designed for visual artists and is now used for a wide range of projects.
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Painter House Exterior

The Painter House

Named after celebrated architect Walter Painter, this converted character home provides opportunities for established artists or for a group of artists.
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Desk in Crich Studio

The Crich Studio

Named after nature photographer Vic Crich, this unique studio sits apart from the rest of the Leighton Artist Studios, in the vibrant and media-rich environment
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Leighton Artist Studios Stories

Creative Pathways, Banff Centre’s Strategic Plan

Creative Pathways: Banff Centre’s Strategic Plan

We invite you to read our Strategic Plan, released in April, 2021.
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A Room With A View

Banff Centre’s Leighton Artist Studios provide space for resistance.
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The Valentine Studio in the Leighton Artist Studios

Where the Heart Is: The Valentine Studio

Renowned Canadian architects designed artist retreats that are perfect spaces for creation.
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For questions about the department and what we offer, please contact:

Email: LeightonAdmissions@banffcentre.ca 
Phone: 403.762.6180

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Banff, Alberta
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T1L 1H5

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