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Inspiring Artists, Leaders and Creatives since 1933

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is a learning organization built upon an extraordinary legacy of excellence in artistic and creative development. From our home in the stunning Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.


Programs

Unique artist studios in a forested area on campus
Residency
Program Dates April 07, 2025 - March 27, 2026

Leighton Artist Studios 2025/26

The Leighton Artist Studios provide an inspiring retreat environment for artistic research and creation.
Application Deadline
November 20, 2024
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Residency
Program Dates April 28, 2025 - May 09, 2025

Soundweavings: Intercultural Music Residency 2025

Transcending borders, Soundweavings explores cross-connections between music makers of traditional world music instruments as well as Western instruments.
Application Deadline
November 20, 2024
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Residency
Program Dates April 01, 2025 - May 02, 2025

Indigenous Haute Couture – Creation & Embellishments 2025

Indigenous fashion designers will focus on project creation through self-directed studio time in a fully supported environment.
Application Deadline
November 27, 2024
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We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.



Events

'Soundtrack for the Radical Love of Butterflies'

Listening Devices

An audio and score-based exhibition taking place outside Walter Phillips Gallery comprised of works in Banff Centre's Permanent Collection or on long-term loan.
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Date: Wed, Nov 20 @ 7:00 PM
Max Bell Auditorium

Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series with Adrian Stimson: 'Not for the Faint of Heart'

Join Adrian Stimson as he explores decolonizing art in a politically hostile world. A bold conversation on courage and Indigenous agency.
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Date: Thu, Nov 21 @ 7:00 PM
Bentley Chamber Music Studio

Literary Journalism: Faculty Reading

Join us for an evening of literary exploration with readings by Charles Foran and Ayelet Tsabari from Literary Arts' Literary Journalism residency.
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From the film Champions of the Golden Valley, photo by Ben Sturgulewski

Champions of the Golden Valley wins the 2024 Banff Centre Mountain Film Competition Grand Prize and the Audience Choice Award

Champions of the Golden Valley win the Grand Prize in the 2024 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival.
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2024 Book Competition Category Winners

2024 Banff Centre Mountain Book Competition Announces Book Winners

The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is excited to announce the winners of the esteemed 2024 book competition.
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Banff Centre Mountain Festival Announces Mountain Spirit Award Winner

Léa Flowers Nelson is the recipient of the 2024 Mountain Spirit Award.
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Virtual Inspiration

Opera in the21sst Century performance 2022

Opera in the 21st Century 2022

Virtually explore a selection of contemporary opera scenes featuring performances from the 2022 cohort.
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Literary Arts Reading List

Our Director of Literary Arts, Derek Beaulieu, recommends these titles by Banff Centre faculty and friends.
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Indigenous Haute Couture High Fashion Virtual Open Studios

In this online version of our Open Studios events, we highlight the work of the Indigenous Haute Couture participants.
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Banff, Alberta
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We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.