Residency

Leighton Artist Studio Residency: Groups 27/28

Banff Centre

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Closes

October 14, 2026

Effort

About 5 hours

Cost to apply

$65 for groups, $35 for applicants who identify as Indigenous

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What it is

Self-directed residency for collaborative groups of creatives working in disciplines including design, music, theatre arts, visual arts, writing, filmmaking, and interdisciplinary projects. Residencies are 1-3 weeks in private studios set in forested surroundings. Groups manage their own time and bring all materials and equipment. No production support or technical assistance included.

Who it is for

Groups of two to eight creative professionals ages 18+ with a demonstrated record of accomplishment and a clearly defined collaborative project, who have not participated in a Leighton Studio residency in the past three years.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country

open to all

Where

Banff, Canada

When

October 14, 2026

Runs April 5, 2027 to March 31, 2028

What you get

One to three weeks of self-directed studio time in a private Leighton Studio, single bedroom accommodation on campus, all meals, access to library and campus facilities including fitness center, with a participant cost of $1,001.39 per person per week after scholarship.

What you need to apply

  • Resume for each group member, 2 required
  • Two-page project proposal including theme and relevance to program, up to 2 words
  • Portfolio with 5-8 examples of previous or current work (images, audio, video, links, or written samples up to 25 pages; work in non-English should include translation), up to 25 words
  • Selection of 3 possible residency dates from available date ranges, 3 required
  • Financial Aid section for scholarship eligibility

How long it takes

About 5 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 5 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

$65 for groups, $35 for applicants who identify as Indigenous

Apply

Go to the application

https://www.banffcentre.ca/node/18843