Media Releases

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Program announcement

Creative Pathways

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is pleased to share the publication of its new institutional strategic plan.
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Barbara Spohr, "Diptych, Bowl of Eggs Raw then Cooked"
Walter Phillips Gallery

2021 Barbara Spohr Award Recipients Announced

Walter Phillips Gallery at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is pleased to announce Anna Binta Diallo and Logan MacDonald as the recipients of the 2020/21 Barbara Spohr Memorial Award.
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Program announcement

COVID can't stop creativity

Through the COVID-19 pandemic, Banff Centre continues to find innovative, digital delivery of events and programming which support its mission to inspire artists and leaders to make their unique...
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Winter Programs Update - 2021

Banff Centre continues to offer an array of exciting online programming across artistic and leadership disciplines.
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The Evamy Studio in the Leighton Artists Studios during Winter
Leighton Residencies

Announcing In-Situ Leighton Residencies

The In-Situ Leighton Residency program will support eight artists through five projects representing a mix of artistic disciplines.
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Headshot of Banff Centre Governor, Cherith Mark

Cherith Mark Appointed to Board

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is pleased to share that the Minister of Advanced Education, Demetrios Nicolaides, through an Order in Council of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, has...
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Athlete runs across sand and dirt in a dry mountain range.
Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival

Mountain Film Festival Virtual World Tour

The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is launching its 2020-2021 World Tour today, beginning with virtual screenings and some in-person events scheduled to begin in the New Year.
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Film still from 2020 Grand Prize Film winner Then Comes the Evening
Banff Mountain Film and Book Competition

Then Comes the Evening wins Grand Prize in the 2020 Banff Mountain Film Competition

In addition to the top honour, Then Comes the Evening filmmakers Maja Novaković and Milan Milosavljević also receive a $4,000 award sponsored by MEC.
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Richard K. Nelson exploring Alaska
Banff Mountain Book Competition

Raven’s Witness: The Alaska Life of Richard K. Nelson wins Grand Prize in the 2020 Banff Mountain Book Competition

Winning author Hank Lentfer is awarded the Grand Prize and $4000 in prize money sponsored by Rab.
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Rejuvinated Theatre for the Future

Welcome to the Jenny Belzberg Theatre!

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity announces the completion of its Theatre Revitalization Project and the official renaming of the venue as the Jenny Belzberg Theatre.
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Banff Mountain Book Competition

Banff Mountain Book Competition announces 2020 Award Winners

The international book competition celebrates mountain literature with over $20,000 awarded annually. The award winners represent the best in this year's mountain literature and are short-listed...
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Raphael Slawinski 2020 Summit of Excellence Award winner

Prolific Climber Raphael Slawinski wins the 2020 Summit of Excellence Award

The award presented by Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival celebrates this legendary pioneer of difficult climbing for his contributions to mountain life in Canada.
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