Banff Artist in Residence Summer 2026
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Application Deadline: January 21, 2026
Program Dates: July 13 – August 21, 2026
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.
Visual Arts residencies at Banff Centre are structured programs of faculty-led activity and mentorship, supporting project-based studio practice.
This program encourages:
- The development of conceptual thought through faculty talks and studio visits
- The development of technical skills through studio-based experimentation and learning
- Discussion-based programs and workshops to support professional development
- Cross-cultural engagement with international faculty and participants
- Peer-to-peer engagement to foster a professional community
Studio-based work is further supported by faculty studio visits, lectures and workshops, fostering a valuable community of learning. Artists are assigned individual studios with access to shared production facilities. Knowledgeable staff are available to provide technical assistance.
For more information and to apply banffcentre.ca.
