Early Career Banff Artist in Residence
From Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Banff Artist in Residence (BAiR): Early Career 2025 is an immersive program of studio practice, creative exploration, critical feedback and mentorship.
- Amount
- $53 a day
- Who can apply
- Individual artists; Groups and collectives
- Where you must live
- Canada
- Art forms
- Visual arts, Craft, Community arts
- Application fee
- Not stated
- Kind
- Residency
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What is offered
Money to you
- The Regular meal plan is $53 credit per day, equivalent to two meals at our Buffet service.
Place to live and work
- Meal Plan Read more Close Using a credit-based system to dine on campus, our flexible meal plans allow you to select meals according to your own needs during your stay.
- Refer to the Visual Arts Facilities Booklet for a detailed list of equipment available.
- 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 equipment.
Also mentioned
- Banff Centre can respond to most dietary requests.
- 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
Applicants must be 18+ at the time of the program start date. Domestic and international applications are welcome. Visa Eligibility Information: Please note that Banff Centre programs do not meet the eligibility requirements for a Canadian Student Visa. If you are accepted into our program, you must obtain a Visitor Visa to enter Canada. Accepted participants are responsible for identifying and complying with the immigration requirements to enter Canada as a visitor from their country of origin.
What to send
Learn more about the steps to Complete Your Application. Resume A one-page resume describing your academic, artistic, professional, and other relevant artistic experience. Group applications should submit all resumes in one document. Letter of Intent A 500 word description of why you wish to attend this program, what you hope to learn or achieve and what impact it could have on your artistic practice.
Not yet checked against the funder's page.
Source: https://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/visual-arts/early-career-banff-artist-residence-summer-2025 (opens in a new tab). Our research read it on September 26, 2026.
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