Eligibility

This residency is for visual artists of all ages who have completed formal training in visual arts at the post-secondary level or who have equivalent experience and recognition from their peers acquired through traditional knowledge and practices. Priority will be given to artists who have completed relevant training within three years and who have not previously attended a residency at Banff Centre.

Number of Participants

Visual Arts residencies offer a structured program where visual artists, curators, and other arts professionals come together to create work and discuss pertinent themes. Through peer interaction, discussion groups, studio work, formal lectures, and studio visits from world-renowned visiting faculty, artists and curators, participants gain new ideas and insights that can be applied to creative exploration and professional development of their work. Artists are provided with a studio, accessible 24 hours a day, as well as access to our extensive facilities.

Deadline

August 31, 2023 05:59 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

October 11, 2023 06:00 UTC

Duration

January 08, 2024 - February 09, 2024

Costs

• CA$65.00 application fee
• CA$7,881.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Ceramic Facility, Darkroom, Desk Space, Film Editing Suite, Individual Studio, Large Format Printers, Library, Print Shop, Sculpture Facility, Sound Studio, Wood Shop

Housing

Private Room

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Public Programs

Mentors, Open Studios, Self-Directed

Disciplines

Ceramics, Drawing, Interdiscplinary Arts, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textile, Visual Arts

Program Description

*Financial Aid of 100% is available to cover tuition, and 50% is available to offset food and accommodation costs. Banff Artist in Residence (BAiR) Early Career is an immersive program of studio practice, creative exploration, critical feedback, and mentorship for visual artists of all ages in the early stages of their careers. Open to visual artists working across mediums, BAiR Early Career combines the artistic freedom of a self-directed residency with the supportive benefits of an organized program. As well as having the space to create, research, and experiment, participants are part of a community of emerging artists committed to developing and expanding their practice. Artists have access to shared production facilities and knowledgeable staff who are available to provide technical support and assistance. The residency experience is supported with lectures, workshops, and individual studio visits with faculty as well as dialogue amongst peers.