Banff Centre Spring Writers 2027
From Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Twelve-day self-directed writing residency at Banff; you pay part of the fee after a scholarship.
- Amount
- See what is offered
- Who can apply
- Individual artists
- Where you must live
- Not stated on page read
- Art forms
- Writing
- Application fee
- $65 ($35 for applicants who identify as Indigenous)
- Kind
- Residency
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What is offered
Costs covered
- A medical report from your doctor is required prior to arrival for any medical condition that warrants opting out of the Meal Plan.
Place to live and work
- Meal Plan Read more Close All meals at Vistas Dining Room are included in your meal plan.
- Our buffet-style service offers a variety of options, allowing you to choose meals that best suit your needs throughout your stay.
- Fleck Library and Archives Read more Close The Paul D.
- Fleck Library and Archives are delighted to support Banff Centre Participants, Artists, and Faculty
Showing your work
- Box Office Discounts : Enjoy special artist rates or complimentary access for ticketed performances.
Costs to you
- Accommodation Read more Close Your program fee includes a single bedroom on the Banff Centre campus for the duration of your program.
- Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation Centre : Your program fee includes free access to the swimming pool, climbing gym and fitness suite.
Also mentioned
- Banff Centre can respond to most dietary requests.
- In advance of your arrival, please contact Participant Resources if you have special dietary needs.
- Get connected with other artists on campus and focus on your projects in a creative environment while we take care of the day-to-day essentials.
- Showcase Your Work Read more Close This program offers opportunities to showcase your work-in-progress.
- Group Seminars/Workshops Read more Close Group seminars and workshops with faculty.
- Participant Resources : Enrich your experience and get to know other artists on campus by taking advantage of the activities and support provided.
In the funder's words, from their page, read September 26, 2026.
Eligibility
This program is designed for emerging and established writers with a proven publication record seeking a period of dedicated time to work on a project in any genre.
What to send
Application with Financial Aid section for scholarship
Partly checked: the funder's page agrees, but does not say everything.
Source: https://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/literary-arts/spring-writers-2027 (opens in a new tab). Our research read it on September 26, 2026.
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