Eligibility

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.

Number of Participants

18

Deadline

January 21, 2026 07:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

March 18, 2026 06:00 UTC

Duration

July 13, 2026 - August 21, 2026

Costs

• CA$65.00 application fee
• CA$11,460.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Individual Studio, Installation Space, Library, Sculpture Facility, Wood Shop

Housing

Hotel

Public Programs

Discussion, Open Studios, Self-Directed

Disciplines

Ceramics, Digital Media, Drawing, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

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. For more information and to apply: http://url.banffcentre.ca/bgKqWS