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Opportunities for Alberta Artists

The Banff Centre has a longstanding connection with Alberta artists. Founded in 1933 by the University of Alberta’s Department of Extension, The Banff Centre has welcomed tens of thousands of Albertans to its programs over the past 70 years. Our alumni are leaders in communities across Alberta and in communities around the world. Today, over 1,000 Alberta artists come to the Centre every year to pursue their creative and professional development.

We are pleased to offer the following program for Alberta artists:

Self-Directed Residencies for Alberta Artists

By providing the time and space for focused work, these residencies provide an ideal opportunity to realize a self-directed project.

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Alberta Creative Development Initiative Grants

The Canada Council for the Arts and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts have recently announced grant funding for Alberta artists, through the Alberta Creative Development Initiative (ACDI), to enable research, creation, production, and professional development including residencies.

For more information and to apply for financial assistance through the Canada Council’s Alberta Creative Development Initiative, visit their website.

View current programs and residencies at The Banff Centre: