Eligibility

We welcome applications from creative professionals and collectives at all career stages who: Have a demonstrated record of accomplishment Have a clearly articulated project ready for focused development which fits within the footprint of a Banff Centre performing arts studio or rehearsal space Can work independently without mentorship, production or tech support Bring their own equipment and materials Collaborative groups of up to 6 people can apply If your project requires production facilities, technical support, or mentorship, please consider applying to one of our faculty led artist in residence programs in Music, Dance or Theatre.

Number of Participants

As part of the application, you’ll be asked to select several preferred date ranges for your residency. Dates and Studios will be assigned according to studio availability, requirements and ability to support the project needs. Residencies can be 1 or 2 weeks in length, scheduled from a Monday to a Friday. Longer residencies may be considered on a case-by-case basis subject to availability. Arrival is on the Sunday before and departure on the Saturday after the residency dates. There will be no availability between December 14, 2026 and January 3, 2027 due to the institutional closure. Important: Once confirmed, residency dates are fixed and cannot be changed or deferred. Please ensure to select dates that align with your schedule when applying.

Deadline

October 30, 2025 05:59 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

December 16, 2025 07:00 UTC

Duration

April 06, 2026 - March 26, 2027

Costs

• CA$65.00 application fee
• CA$1,889.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Individual Studio, Shared Studio

Housing

Private Room

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Program Description

This is your time for uninterrupted space to start or advance your project in our dance studios, rehearsal spaces or music studios. Ideal for solo creators or small to medium sized ensembles, it provides the space and freedom to move, make noise, and focus deeply on your work. Open to performance-based practices - dancers, choreographers, theatre-makers, opera artists, musicians, and interdisciplinary collaborators - these residencies welcome you to explore, experiment, and create new work. With access to dance studios or rehearsal spaces, large instruments that cannot travel - along with with limited production support - you’ll have the freedom to shape your work independently, designing your own creative process without structured programming or mentorship, in the solitude of Banff Centre’s inspiring mountain setting.