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Curator in Residence 2019
Program Information
Installation view of Garden Gossip, 2017. Photo by Rita Taylor.
Overview
This residency will provide time and space for mid-career curators to develop an exhibition or project and conduct research while engaging with artists-in-residence and programs in Visual Arts. This residency is suited to curators focused on the development of a substantial project resulting in an external public exhibition or curatorial event.
Curators are encouraged to meet with artists-in-residence to extend their networks, share their research in the form of a presentation or workshop, and engage with curatorial and artistic staff at Banff Centre in the development of their external project.
What does the program offer?
Residencies offer structured programs where artists, curators, and other arts professionals come together to create work and discuss pertinent themes in contemporary artistic practice. Scheduled programming is designed to allow for self-directed research and project development, and time to collaborate with the creative community at Banff Centre.
Participants will benefit from connecting with visiting curators, faculty, and artists, and through interaction with various Visual Arts residency programs and other arts programs across campus.
This program requires a full time commitment and variable dates will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
Who should apply?
This program is open to curators exploring pertinent topics within visual arts and art criticism.
About the Banff International Curatorial Institute (BICI)
The Banff International Curatorial Institute (BICI) encompasses a range of public activities including symposia, think tanks, exhibitions, and publications. BICI also provides research-based programs in the form of residencies and workshops, and practicum opportunities.
BICI’s programs and activities serve the communities of curators, artists, researchers, writers, critics, philosophers, and other cultural producers at various stages of their careers. These programs offer ongoing professional development and complement degree granting curatorial programs by providing a venue to meet, explore, and continue research.
What's Included
Participants will have a single bedroom in the Rocky Mountain Co-op. Participants in this program will share the apartment.
Using a credit-based system to dine on campus, our flexible meal plans allow you to select meals according to your own needs during your stay.
The Light Flex meal plan includes $21 credit per day, equivalent to breakfast and lunch in Vistas Dining Room.
Participants in this program will have an office space in which to create their work.
A series of outstanding guest artists and curators will give free public talks and hold informal discussions.
Your program fee includes free access to the swimming pool, climbing gym, and fitness suite as well as discounted rates for classes at the Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation Centre.
Access a wide range of publications, books, music, and films in the Paul D. Fleck Library and Archives, open six days a week.
Enjoy special artist rates for ticketed performances or complimentary access to events.
Enrich your experience and get to know other artists on campus by taking advantage of the activities and support provided by our Participant Resources team.
Fees & Financial Assistance
Application fee: $65
*Program fee is covered 100% by financial assistance from Banff Centre.
How to Apply
Learn more about the steps to Complete Your Application.
Adjudication
Participants are selected by impartial adjudicators on the basis of their submitted material. In addition to artistic merit, consideration will be given to the likelihood that the artist's work will benefit from the program.
Applicants will be notified of their status as soon as adjudication is complete, approximately eight to 10 weeks following the application deadline.
All programs, faculty, dates, fees, and offers of financial assistance are subject to change. Program fee is subject to applicable taxes. Non-refundable fees and deposits will be retained upon cancellation. Any other fees are refunded at the discretion of the Banff Centre. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.
Contact the Registrar
For questions on preparing your application, please contact the Office of the Registrar:
