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Ashlee Hendy and Elizabeth Chong, Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, Australia © Simon Carter

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Signature Image 2022

We are proud to announce the 2022 signature image to represent the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival and World Tour in over 40 countries!

Jens Lindeman Plays Trumpet

The Future Fund grows

Celebrating the establishment of the Future Fund

Aerial view, The Banff Centre

Two new Board Governors

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity welcomes Bob Dhillon and Gregorio Oberti new Governors to its Board.

Image courtesy Banff & Lake Louise Tourism, photo by Jake Dyson

BISQC Quartets Announced

Announcing the ten string quartets chosen to participate in the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition

Encompassing view of Jenny Belzberg Theatre

From the Heart of Banff Centre

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is excited to officially open the newly revitalized Jenny Belzberg Theatre

Banff Centre Commences Search for President and CEO

As specified in the second term contract executed in July 2019, Banff Centre President and CEO Janice Price confirmed more than a year ago that she would not be seeking a third term in the role. Her...

Image courtesy Banff & Lake Louise Tourism, photo by Jake Dyson

Banff Centre’s Banff International String Quartet Competition: a “bright light” amidst Covid gloom

Applications for Banff International String Quartet Competition 2022 Now Open

New Director of Dance: Alejandro Ronceria

Alejandro Ronceira: New Dance Director Training Programming at Banff Centre Rooted in Culture, Trained in Ballet, Open to the World

Mark Wold standing in front of an art installation

Banff Centre welcomes Dean of Arts and Leadership

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Wold as Dean of Arts and Leadership.

Viano String Quartet performs on stage at Banff Centre

BISQC: Application Deadline for Ensembles Approaching

2022 Banff International String Quartet Competition offers cash prizes, and opportunities worth over $500,000 for emerging quartets

Naomi Schmold

Foundation Board

Naomi Schmold Appointed to the Banff Centre Foundation Board of Directors

January 20, 2022 Banff, AB – Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is pleased to welcome Naomi Schmold to the Banff Centre Foundation Board of Directors.

Simon Ross sits on a bench in the snow on the Banff Centre campus

Banff Centre Announces Simon Ross as Director of Indigenous Leadership

Banff Centre Announces Simon Ross as Director of Indigenous Leadership Celebrating 50 years of Indigenous Leadership Programming

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