BANFF ARTIST IN RESIDENCE - SUMMER 2026 | BANFF CENTRE FOR ARTS AND CREATIVITY

Skip to main content Want to find out more about upcoming programs? Please subscribe to our mailing list. English French Banff Artist in Residence - Summer 2026 Six week Visual Arts Residency Application deadline has passed Program Dates Jul 13, 2026 \- Aug 21, 2026 Arrive Jul 12, 2026 Depart Aug 22, 2026 Program Information Germaine Koh, League(2012 – ongoing), photo from the League Project, courtesy the artist Overview Banff Artist in Residence (BAiR) - Summer 2026 is a six-week program for visual artists at all career stages. Participants in this program are encouraged to develop their work in a supportive learning environment. They will be mentored by leading faculty who, working across a range of media and approaches, demonstrate a concern for environmental responsibility and ecological sustainability. Participants will engage in a range of residency activities including: faculty lectures, studio visits, artist-led workshops, gallery tours and formal and informal peer dialogue. Participants will have the opportunity to share their work with the public during Open Studios. A defining feature of BAiR programs is the opportunity to create connections and expand one's peer community. This program is designed for participation over the entire six week program period. Variable dates will not be considered. Description Visual Arts residencies at Banff Centre are structured programs of faculty-led activity and mentorship, supporting project-based studio practice. This program encourages: • the development of conceptual thought through faculty talks and studio visits • the development of technical skills through studio-based experimentation and learning • discussion-based programs and workshops to support professional development • cross-cultural engagement with international faculty and participants • peer-to-peer engagement to foster a professional community. Studio-based work is further supported by faculty studio visits, lectures, and workshops, fostering a valuable community of learning. Artists are assigned individual studios with access to shared production facilities. Knowledgeable staff are available to provide technical assistance. Please take note of the program itinerary when planning your project proposal. Facility access is based on availability of facilitators and priority goes to those requesting access in their initial applications. Requirements This residency is for individual artists or duos (of no more than two collaborators) who have: • completed formal training in visual arts at the post-secondary level, or • equivalent experience and recognition from their peers acquired through traditional knowledge and practices. Artists working in, but not limited to, practices in • ceramics • digital media, video, and photography • painting, drawing, printmaking and papermaking • sculpture and installation • performance art are invited to apply. Priority will be given to artists who have not attended a Visual Arts residency at Banff Centre in the past three years. Please note that children are not permitted in visual arts studios or production areas. This program is designed for participation over the entire program period. Variable dates will not be considered. Eligibility Applicants must be 18+ at the time of the program start date. Domestic and international applications are welcome. Visa Eligibility Information: • Please note that Banff Centre programs do not meet the eligibility requirements for a Canadian Student Visa. • If you are accepted into our program, you must obtain a Visitor Visa to enter Canada. Accepted participants are responsible for identifying and complying with the immigration requirements to enter Canada as a visitor from their country of origin. If you require a Visitor Visa please check the current expected processing times well in advance of applying. Inclusivity Statement We welcome applicants of all ages (18+), backgrounds, gender identities and expressions to apply. Artists from historically underrepresented and equity deserving groups are especially welcome. [![Canada Council for the Arts](https://www.banffcen