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Shaina Stephens, Indigenous Haute Couture residency, 2024. Photo by Rita Taylor.
Application Deadline: November 27, 2024
Program Dates: April 02 – May 01, 2025
Online: April 01 – 05, 2025 In Person: April 07 – May 02, 2025
This five-week hybrid residency, led by D’Arcy Moses, supports twelve Indigenous designers in advancing their personal design projects.
The online portion equips designers to arrive on campus ready to create haute couture garments or accessories. Once on campus, they will focus on pattern development and embellishments while benefiting from full access to our Visual Arts facilities
Workshops on pattern drafting and embellishments will help designers achieve an haute couture aesthetic. There will also be sessions with cultural workers to explore beading, tufting, and quilling techniques. Participants will work in one of our Glyde Hall studios, with opportunities to showcase progress.
This hybrid residency is a balance of self-directed studio time, workshops, presentations and access to Visual Arts Studios. This residency is supported by faculty who will offer insight into their creative processes, as well as visual arts facilitators. Successful applicants will benefit from:
*Materials: Participants are expected to bring the necessary materials and embellishments for their personal design projects during the on-campus portion of the residency. All other workshop-related materials will be provided by the program.
This program is open to individual Indigenous fashion makers, designers, and design companies, including those working with a collaborator from regional, national, and global locations. Participants should have:
Collaborative groups are welcome to apply. Groups no larger than two people will be considered.
Applicants must be 18+ at the time of the program start date.
Domestic and international applications are welcome.
Visa Eligibility Information:
We welcome applicants of all ages (18+), backgrounds, gender identities and expressions to apply.
Week One: Preparation (Online)
Participants should be available from 10am - 3pm
Week Two: On-campus
Week Three: On-campus
Week Four: On-campus
Week Five: On-campus
The latter part of the program will also host evaluation session, closing circle, and closing reception. Participants will also be responsible for any mailing of items, winding down any costs incurred, cleaning and hand in studio key.
*All dates are subject to change. One-on-one sessions with mentors will be booked during program dates.
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. Banff Centre can respond to most dietary requests.
The Full meal plan is equivalent to $73 credit per day, equivalent to three meals at our Buffet service.
Your program fee includes a single bedroom on the Banff Centre campus for the duration of your program.
Get connected with other artists on campus and focus on your projects in a creative environment while we take care of the day-to-day essentials.
Group seminars and workshops with faculty.
Create in one of our specialized studios and utilize shared Visual Arts and production facilities.
This program offers opportunities to showcase your work-in-progress in an open studios event in Glyde Hall.
The Paul D. Fleck Library and Archives are delighted to support Banff Centre Participants, Artists, and Faculty
$35 for applicants who identify as Indigenous.
The application fee is non-refundable. 100% of this fee goes towards the cost of administering the application in SlideRoom.
We are pleased to offer scholarships to support participants in our program. Below are details regarding the scholarship amount and how they are applied.
To receive the standard scholarship please complete the Financial Aid section when uploading your supporting materials.
Please note that all travel arrangements and associated costs are the responsibility of the participants.
For additional support to help fund your experience at Banff Centre, view a compiled list of national and international opportunities here.
Information on our cancellation policy can be found here.
Banff Centre will issue official tax receipts for eligible tuition fees and financial assistance and awards as required by the Income Tax Act. You will receive a T2202 (Tuition and Enrolment Certificate) for eligible tuition fees paid and a T4A (Statement of Pension, Retirement, Annuity, and Other Income) for applicable financial assistance and awards.
Learn more about the steps to Complete Your Application.
A one-page resume or C.V. describing academic, professional, and other relevant experience.
A 500 word or 3 minute video description of why you wish to attend this program, what you hope to learn or achieve and what impact it could have on your artistic practice.
In 500 words or a 3 minute video, describe the framework of your proposed project in relation to the residency theme, your weekly execution plan, details of the mediums you propose to use and your level of knowledge in the processes required, and outline any specific technical or support requirements.
Outline all studio, equipment, software, facility, or staff support requested in our upload tool. Final resource allocation is at the discretion of the department.
Please submit up to 5 examples of your work. File sizes and specifications are available in our upload tool.
Be sure to complete the Financial Aid question in SlideRoom to be eligible for financial assistance.
Collaborative groups of no more than two are welcome to apply.
The lead applicant should complete:
Note: An additional $35 registration fee will be added for the second member upon acceptance to the program.
Participants are chosen by an adjudication panel comprising of internal and external assessors. The selection criteria include:
Our programs are highly competitive with a limited number of places available. Applicants will be notified of their selection status as soon as the adjudication process is complete. Due to the high volume of applications individual feedback will not be provided.
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.
For questions on preparing your application, please contact Admissions: