Eligibility

Banff Artist in Residence (BAiR) - Winter 2026 is for individual artists and collaborative groups (of no more than two) 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. The program is designed to cater to visual artists at all stages of their artistic careers, providing them with tailored opportunities for professional development and creative growth, including: ceramicists digital media artists painters paper artists photographers print-makers sculptors Participants will benefit most if they are comfortable working autonomously in an unstructured environment. The program suits those focused on: working on a specific project. creating new works. Priority will be given to artists who have not attended a Visual Arts residency at Banff Centre in the past three years.

Number of Participants

18

Deadline

June 11, 2025 06:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

August 06, 2025 06:00 UTC

Duration

January 12, 2026 - February 13, 2026

Costs

• CA$65.00 application fee
• CA$8,831.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Ceramic Facility, Darkroom, Individual Studio, Large Format Printers, Library, Print Shop, Sculpture Facility, Wood Shop

Housing

Hotel

Meals

Dinner, Lunch

Public Programs

Discussion, Open Studios, Self-Directed

Disciplines

Ceramics, Digital Media, Drawing, Fiber Arts, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

This residency is designed for visual artists at any stage of their career to focus on their practice in a supportive learning environment. Over five weeks, participants are encouraged to self-direct their work, as well as cultivate new directions. The experience of artists in residence is further supported through individual studio visits with faculty, workshops, and lectures. In addition, participants have the opportunity to build community, create connections, and share their work with other artists-in-residence and the public. This program is designed for participation over the entire program period. Variable dates will not be considered. Description Participants in this residency will be supported with: lectures workshops peer dialogue feedback from experienced faculty members who will be available for both group and one-on-one consultations Artists are provided with a studio, as well as targeted access to our extensive facilities. Scholarships available.