Visual Arts Nomadisms
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Application Deadline: November 19, 2025
Program Dates: May 25 – June 26, 2026
Nomadism is conceived as a mode of existence and territorialization grounded in practices of regulated mobility. This residency invites participants to engage with the theme of nomadism as both a critical and aesthetic framework. Exploring experiences and relations such as itineraries of humans and non-humans, trajectories of circulation, spatial resistances, and alternative cartographies, nomadism will be approached as a site of inquiry and a form of sensitive and formal attentiveness to the earth. This approach will guide the intentions, conditions and gestures of art making and artistic collaboration.
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.
Please take note of the program itinerary when planning your project proposal.
Facility access is based on availability of facilitators and priority goes to those requesting access in their initial applications.
Financial aid is available.
For more information and to apply banffcentre.ca.
