Leighton Studio residencies welcome artists and creative professionals across a wide range of disciplines, including:
All Leighton Studios (except Crich) are located in a forested area of Banff Centre campus, accessible along a gravel pathway. The studios are your workspace only.
Self-Directed residencies support independent projects from people working in:
Self-Directed Studios are located on Banff Centre’s campus in buildings that a specific to your artistic discipline. Studios are assigned based on the facilities ability to support your project needs. Studios are a workspace only.
You will have a guestroom in one of our two on-campus hotels. The Professional Development Centre, which has our 24-hour Front Desk staff, and Lloyd Hall are hotels that provide you with a private room during your residency at Banff Centre.
Attending a Self-Directed Studio residency means you create your schedule. Your time is your own for research, ideation and creation – in whatever form that takes. You may choose to focus and work through ideas intensely or you may find opportunities to connect with other participants on campus through organic interactions at mealtimes or attending campus events (concerts, open studios, readings).
Bring any and all materials, equipment and supplies you will need for your project. The town of Banff and nearby Canmore do not have art supply stores or instrument rentals. Calgary is a 90min drive away. Please ship materials in advance to ensure they arrive on time for your residency dates.
Banff Centre is located on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain and is about a 15-minute walk into town. The town of Banff has grocery stores, restaurants and other activities available to you that we encourage you to visit and explore as a part of your time in the Bow Valley.