The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival presents our first ever Festival Exhibit call!
As part of the ongoing efforts of the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival to champion creativity in mountain spaces, we are soliciting innovative works which explore the intersection of mountain culture and art. Building on the past success of the Mountain Photo Competition, we are opening our annual competition to a wider diversity of mediums.
This year, we are accepting 2D visual art and digital art exhibits which explore themes of adventure, wildlife, mountain sport, the environment, or natural history.
Accepted exhibits will be displayed as part of festival programming around the Banff Centre campus during the 2026 Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival between October 31-November 8, 2026.
Entry Guidelines
Entry Deadline: June 1, 2026
Artwork must be complete and ready to exhibit at the time of application.
All applicants must submit the following information via Slideroom:
- Artist Statement: A brief description of your artistic practice, and how it fits with the ethos of the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival. Maximum 50 words.
- Project Description: A description of your proposed exhibit, including why you are interested in exhibiting in Banff. Maximum 250 words.
- Project medium(s)
- Description of technical requirements for installation
- Images of your proposed exhibit
- Portfolio
Exhibitors will be paid a CARFAC-compliant fee.
For questions, please contact banffmountainfestival@banffcentre.ca.
Selection Process
- All entries will be viewed by a selection committee chaired by the Director of Mountain Culture.
- The selection committee will work with artists to determine the best area for their exhibit.
- Artists will be contacted in July 2026 with offers for their exhibit.
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Accessibility Support
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity welcomes applications from people with disabilities, Blind or have low vision and people who have barriers accessing technology. In exercising our commitment to providing equal access to our resources, applicants who require support with their application, can email banffmountainfestival@banffcentre.ca.
Diversity Statement
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas at the Centre to apply.