Arts center · Banff, AB, Canada · 6 programs
Meals
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Mentorship
Participants will be mentored by accomplished faculty through research, experimentation and hands-on learning. Faculty-led discussion workshops to foster critical thought and professional development. Faculty studio visits, lectures, and workshops.
Equipment
Electric Wheels, Kick Wheels, Slab Roller, Clay Mixers, Plaster Room, Raku Kiln, Electric Kiln, Gas Kiln, Plasma Cutter, Anvils Stakes + Hammers, Hydraulic Press, Soldering Workspace, Gas/Oxy Torches, Finishing Room, Buffing Machine, Casting Room, Electroforming + Etching Room, Darkroom (Black And White), Darkroom (Color), Lighting Studio/Green Screen, Large Format Printer / Plotter, Large Format Scanner, Film Scanner, Printers + Scanner, Photo + Video Editing Suite, Painting Workspace (Oil), Easels, Drawing Benches, Etching Press, Glass Inking Table, Drying Racks, Aquatint Box, Hot Plates, Paper Soaking Sinks, Paper Tearing Table, Acid Room, Silkscreen Studio, Lithography Studio, Light Tables, Large Sinks, Large Exposure Unit, Washout Room, Papermaking Studio, Dye Area, Padded Screen Print Tables, Hooded Dye Mixing Station, Washer And Dryer, Woodworking Tools, Tablesaw, Bandsaw, Router Table, Wood Bending Equipment, Jointer, Planer, Wood Vises And Wood Working Table
Scholarships
Banff Centre Arts Scholarship: All arts participants receive a scholarship covering 100% of tuition and 25% of meal plan and accommodation costs, made possible through generous endowments and donations. Canadian Indigenous Scholarship: Canadian Indigenous applicants receive support covering 100% of tuition, meal plan and accommodation costs.
Compensation details
All participants receive a scholarship covering 100% of tuition and 25% of meal plan and accommodation costs. Canadian Indigenous applicants receive support covering 100% of tuition, meal plan and accommodation costs. Total Fee Before Scholarships: $9,484.55 per person. Scholarship Amount Applied: $5,099.83 per person. Total to Pay After Scholarship: $4,384.73 per person.
Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more). ADA Compliant housing. Studios/Facilities Partially Accessible (50% or more).
Ada compliant · Partially accessible (50% or more)
Requirements
Project proposal including project description with rationale for archive access if applicable. Completed formal training in visual arts at the post-secondary level, or equivalent experience and recognition from peers acquired through traditional knowledge and practices. Financial Aid section to be completed when uploading supporting materials.
Individual artists or duos (no more than two collaborators) who have: completed formal training in visual arts at the post-secondary level, or equivalent experience and recognition from their peers acquired through traditional knowledge and practices. Priority will be given to artists who have not attended a Visual Arts residency at Banff Centre in the past three years. Children are not permitted in visual arts studios or production areas. Program is designed for participation over the entire program period. Variable dates will not be considered.