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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

Residency

September 16 - September 28, 2024

Slaight New Play Actor Training - September 2024

Training for actors who want hands-on, practical rehearsal experience working on new plays.

Application deadline: Jun 12, 2024

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Residency

September 30 - October 18, 2024

Hide Tanning and Parfleche Residency

This three-week visual arts residency allows participants to learn more about how to scrape a hide and work with parfleche with the support of faculty, elders, and knowledge keepers.

Application deadline: Jun 26, 2024

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2022. The Steam Junk Treaties. Howie Tsui & Shary Boyle. Ink and gouache on paper. 76cm x 94cm

Residency

November 04 - December 06, 2024

Visual Arts Thematic Residency - The System and Other Universes

Visual Arts Thematic Residency – The System and Other Universes is an opportunity to unplug and reflect, and to reimagine and explore new worlds of artistic practice.

Application deadline: Jul 10, 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 “Minirhpa" (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, District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

Events

Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival 2024

Join us from June through August for over 65 events including music concerts, dance, opera, talks by visual and literary artists, exhibitions, and much more!

Image of the artist Cassils' work titled 'Human Measure Rorschach #1'

Cassils: Movement

Walter Phillips Gallery presents 'Cassils: Movement' from February 16 - June 9, 2024. Free admission.

Sat, Jun 1, 2024

Ron James: Not Nearly Done Yet

Multi-award-winning comedian and best-selling author Ron James takes fans on a two-hour roller coaster ride with eclectic new material and road-honed classics.

Jenny Belzberg Theatre

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$70

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July 20th, 2024

Banff Centre Celebrates

Join us July 20th, 2024 for an evening Celebrating 90 Years of Creativity at Banff Centre. Featuring a performance of Patti LuPone's Songs From A Hat.

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