Celebrate the final evening of the Deep Winter Writers Literary Cabaret series, part of the Deep Winter Writers Residency at Banff Centre. Chapter 3 features compelling original readings by writers-in-residence, marking the culmination of the residency.

The evening is hosted by faculty mentor Divya Victor, author of CURB, winner of the PEN America Open Book Award and the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. Victor will also share a reading from their own work.

Grab a drink from the bar, browse a curated selection of books from Pages Books, and take in the lively, welcoming atmosphere of CLVB’33. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., with readings beginning at 7:00 p.m. Stay afterward to mingle with writers and faculty until 9:30 p.m.

Step into the second chapter of the Deep Winter Writers Literary Cabaret series, part of the Deep Winter Writers Residency at Banff Centre. This evening features a dynamic lineup of original readings by writers-in-residence, reflecting the range of voices and forms emerging from the residency.

The evening is hosted by faculty mentor Holly Pester, a poet and writer whose recent publications include Comic Timing and The Lodgers. Pester will also share a special reading from their own work.

Enjoy a drink from the bar, browse a curated selection of books from Pages Books, and immerse yourself in an evening of creativity and conversation at CLVB’33. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., with readings beginning at 7:00 p.m. Stay after to mingle with writers and faculty until 9:30 p.m.

Step into an evening of literary exploration at Literary Cabaret, part of the Deep Winter Writers Residency at Banff Centre. This opening chapter features readings of original works by emerging and established writers working across genres.

Faculty mentor Nasser Hussain, author of SKY WRI TEI NGS and love language, will host the evening and share from their acclaimed work.

Enjoy a drink from the bar, browse a curated selection of books from Pages Books, and settle into the warm, creative atmosphere of CLVB’33. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., with readings beginning at 7:00 p.m. Stay after to mingle with writers and faculty until 9:30 p.m.

Step into an evening of imagination and discovery with this Literary Cabaret, featuring resident writers from the Early Career Young Adult and Children’s Books Residency. They will share works-in-progress — from heartfelt stories of belonging to bold new adventures — offering audiences a glimpse into the creative process behind literature that inspires and delights young readers.

Acclaimed young adult author and faculty mentor Tanya Boteju — writer of Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens and Bruised, with forthcoming titles Messy Perfect and a nonfiction book on allyship — will host the evening and share from her celebrated work.

Enjoy a drink from the bar, browse a curated selection of books at Pages Books, and immerse yourself in the vibrant literary atmosphere. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., presentations begin at 7:00 p.m., and you’re invited to stay and mingle with artists and faculty until 9:00 p.m

Celebrate fresh perspectives in children’s and young adult literature in this Literary Cabaret, as resident writers from the Early Career Young Adult and Children’s Books Residency share original works exploring themes of identity, imagination, and resilience.

Poet and faculty mentor Jordan Scott — award-winning author of I Talk Like a River, a New York Times Best Children’s Book translated into 19 languages — will host the evening and share from his acclaimed work.

Enjoy a drink from the bar, browse a curated selection of books at Pages Books, and immerse yourself in the vibrant literary atmosphere. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., presentations begin at 7:00 p.m., and you’re invited to stay and mingle with artists and faculty until 9:00 p.m.

Celebrate the next generation of storytellers in this Literary Cabaret, featuring the Early Career Writers of the Young Adult and Children’s Books Residency.

This showcase features original works by resident writers, with stories that range from heartfelt coming-of-age journeys to wildly imaginative adventures for young readers. Short readings and reflections on works-in-progress reveal process, voice, and craft across children’s and young adult literature.

Acclaimed young adult author and faculty mentor Jen Ferguson, Governor General’s Award winner for The Summer of Bitter and Sweet and author of Those Pink Mountain Nights, will host the evening and share from her own celebrated work.

Enjoy a drink from the bar, browse a curated selection of books at Pages Books, and immerse yourself in the vibrant literary atmosphere. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., presentations begin at 7:00 p.m., and you’re invited to stay and mingle with artists and faculty until 9:00 p.m.

Visit the studios of the Banff Artist in Residence (BAiR) Fall 2025 participants and see how they pushed creative boundaries during their five weeks at Banff Centre.

BAiR is a transformative five-week residency that provides mentorship, critical feedback, and studio time to visual artists and curators at any stage in their careers.

Open to visual artists working across mediums, BAiR combines the artistic freedom of a self-directed residency with the supportive benefits of an organized program. As well as having the space to create, research, and experiment, participants are part of a community of emerging artists committed to developing and expanding their practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for the artists to share their work, and for the public to ask them about their processes. Artists, art appreciators, and curious first-time viewers alike are encouraged to attend.

Visual Arts is supported by the Gail and Stephen A. Jarislowsky Outstanding Artist Program.