Summer and fall 2017 Visual + Digital Arts residencies and practicum programs

Visual + Digital Arts programs 
Create the unforgettable. Explore new directions in your work with international faculty and artists. Be inspired by our studio spaces and facilities in an unrivalled natural environment.

Inherent Design
November 6–December 8, 2017
Application deadline: July 5
This program will explore Indigenous architecture, and the knowledge inherent in traditional design methodologies and materials. It is open to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants.

Independent Residency: November 2017
November 6–December 8, 2017
Application deadline: July 5
In this Independent Residency, be surrounded by a community of artistic peers, attend inspiring talks and performances by world-renowned visiting artists, and enjoy a spectacular mountain environment where you can engage or seek retreat.

Photography Practicum
November 6–December 8, 2017
Application deadline: July 5
As part of the Photo Services team, Photography Practicum participants work and learn through exposure to a wide range of projects under the supervision and mentorship of Banff Centre staff, faculty, associated practicums, and artists.  

Arts Writer in Residence 2018
January 15–June 29, 2018
Application deadline: September 27, 2017
This six-month residency will provide time, space, and access to resources for mid-career arts writers to further develop their curatorial and critical writing, conduct research, while engaging with artists-in-residence and programs in Visual + Digital Arts. The residency is suited to arts writers focused on the development of a substantial project resulting in an external publication, presentation, or exhibition with a strong critical arts writing component.

Curator in Residence 2018
January 15–June 29, 2018
Application deadline: September 27, 2017
This six-month residency will provide time, space, and access to resources for mid-career curators to develop an exhibition or project, conduct research, while engaging with artists-in-residence and programs in Visual + Digital Arts. The residency is suited to curators focused on the development of a substantial project resulting in an external public exhibition or curatorial event.

Visual + Digital Arts programs at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity offer opportunities for artists to engage with world-renowned faculty and peers to gain new insights into the development of their work. Access to facilities and expertise in photography, sculpture, printmaking, papermaking, ceramics, fibre, painting, digital media, video, and sound, as well as curatorial studies are available. Be the first to know of new program announcements, sign up for our newsletter.

For more information:
Office of the Registrar, visualarts_registrar [​at​] banffcentre.ca, T 403 762 6180 or T 1 800 565 9989