Open calls and opportunities from Banff Centre
Two-week computational writing residency at Banff Centre. Open internationally with faculty mentorship, studio space, and public reading opportunity.
Closes March 25, 2026
4-day intensive film workshop for women focusing on technical filmmaking skills in outdoor environments. Based in Banff, Canada.
Closes March 25, 2026
Two-week sports writing residency at Banff Centre with private studio, mentorship, and public readings. Financial aid available.
Closes April 8, 2026
Two-week self-directed writing residency at Banff Centre with private studio, room, optional mentoring, and faculty talks. $65 application fee.
Closes April 8, 2026
10-day filmmaking workshop at Banff Centre during the Mountain Film and Book Festival for emerging and mid-career filmmakers. Lodging and meals included.
Closes April 15, 2026 (today)
Actor training program at Banff Centre for developing skills in workshopping new theatre. $3,888 CAD with scholarships available.
Closes April 15, 2026 (today)
Writing residency at Banff Centre in Calgary, Canada. Studio, lodging, and meals provided. Scholarships available.
Closes April 15, 2026 (today)
Three-week writing residency in Banff for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and journalism writers. Lodging, meals, and studio included.
Closes April 15, 2026 (today)
Adventure filmmaking workshop at Banff Centre with on-campus lodging, meals, and industry guest speakers. Scholarships available.
Closes April 15, 2026 (today)
Residency at Banff Centre exploring archives and narrative. Faculty mentorship, studio practice. Nov-Dec 2026 in Calgary, Canada.
Closes May 6, 2026
Three-week indigenous arts residency in hide tanning at Banff Centre. All Indigenous artists eligible with 100% scholarship covering fees, meals, and accommodation.
Closes May 6, 2026
Three-week hide tanning residency at Banff Centre for Indigenous visual artists. Full scholarship covers fees, meals, and accommodation.
Closes May 6, 2026
Thematic residency at Banff Centre exploring archives and re-storying narratives. Faculty-led mentorship, individual studios, and scholarship support.
Closes May 7, 2026
3-week curatorial residency at Banff Centre for Black curators. Hybrid format (1 week online + 2 weeks in-person). Includes $2,444 scholarship.
Closes May 13, 2026
Hybrid residency for Black curators at Banff Centre: 1 week online + 2 weeks in person, with one-on-one research feedback and cohort symposia.
Closes May 13, 2026
12-day writing residency for early-career poets at Banff Centre. Private studio, mentorship, and public reading opportunities.
Closes May 27, 2026
Self-directed poetry residency at Banff Centre in Calgary, Canada. Mentorship with faculty and scholarships available.
Closes May 28, 2026
Residency at Banff Centre exploring futurity and decolonized figurations. Faculty mentorship, cross-disciplinary exchange. Scholarships available.
Closes June 3, 2026
Visual arts residency at Banff Centre exploring speculative futures and embodied futurity. Scholarships available covering tuition, meals, and accommodation.
Closes June 3, 2026
6-day leadership program at Banff Centre on evaluation and data strategy for cultural sector leaders. $65 application fee.
Closes June 30, 2026
6-day leadership program at Banff Centre on evaluation practices and data strategy for cultural organizations. $3,683 CAD + financial aid available.
Closes June 30, 2026
19-day writing residency at Banff Centre with mentorship from accomplished faculty and public programming opportunities.
Closes July 15, 2026
Four-day intensive film workshop at Banff Centre for women filmmakers. Focus on narrative, pitching, producing, fundraising, marketing, and distribution for adventure films.
Closes July 22, 2026
Six-day leadership program at Banff Centre exploring Indigenous wise practices for arts and culture professionals. All meals and housing included.
Closes August 11, 2026
Six-day cultural policy leadership course in Banff for arts administrators and policymakers. $3,683 CAD + funding up to $2,500 available.
Closes September 8, 2026
Four-day post-production filmmaking workshop for women at Banff Centre. $1,884 CAD (with scholarships available). October 2026.
Closes October 28, 2026