Leighton Artist Studio Residency: Solo 27/28
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
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Self-directed 2–6 week studio residency in private purpose-built studios in Banff National Park. Dates available Apr 2027–Mar 2028. Fee/scholarship info to be announced.
Benefits
A private Leighton Studio in the forest at Banff Centre, a single room and all meals, library access and campus facilities. The Banff Centre Arts Scholarship covers tuition and part of room and board; Indigenous Canadian artists get full cost covered, and further named scholarships are considered… Read more
Eligibility
Creative professionals aged 18+ with a record of accomplishment and a defined project that needs no production support: design, music composition, theatre writing, visual arts, writing, filmmaking or interdisciplinary work. Domestic and international applicants (a Visitor Visa may be needed). Not… Read more
Dates & details
- Programme dates
- Residencies of 2–6 weeks between 5 April 2027 and 31 March 2028
- Duration
- 2–6 weeks
- Costs to the artist
- CA$979.97 per week after the Banff Centre Arts Scholarship (full fee CA$1,704.15), plus travel
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