Residencies

Late Spring Writers Residency 2026

Application Deadline November 05, 2025
Program Dates Apr 13, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026

Banff Centre’s Late Spring Writers Residency provides participants with the time and space for creative exploration away from the constraints of everyday life. Writers will be able to delve deep into their creative project, meet with a community of artistic peers, and take advantage of workshops and mentorship opportunities with faculty Jessica Westhead, Philip Terry, Sawako Nakayasu, and professional guest Anna Moschovakis (Ugly Duckling Presse). 

Summer Opera 2026 - For Singers, Stage Managers, Répétiteurs, Stage Directors, Composers, and Conductors

Application Deadline November 19, 2025

Program Dates Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026

Overview  

This program offers skill building and practical experience for singers, stage managers, répétiteurs, stage directors, composers, and conductors. Participants will workshop new operas at various stages of development, collaborating directly with composers, librettists, and directors in a dynamic creative process.

Call for applications to 2026 Studio Residency Program

The CAAF Studio Residency is offered by the Calgary Allied Art Foundation (CAAF). CAAF’s aim is to support emerging artists to reach their full potential. By providing space and funding, the CAAF Studio Residency enables emerging artists to further explore their creative practice and take advantage of future exhibition opportunities that CAAF can provide. Artists are also encouraged to share their process and engage with the community during their residencies.

Apply Now | Fuse: Music Residency 2026

Interdisciplinary Residency for Musicians

Application Deadline November 19, 2025

Program Dates Apr 13, 2026 - May 02, 2026

Overview

Fuse is a residency for the curious, who want to expand their artistic practice. Supported by collaborative mentors and an environment that encourages creative play, this program encourages musicians and ensembles to experiment, create, research, and grow in Banff Centre’s unrivalled mountain environment.  

Apply Now | Directors Intensive 2026

Theatre Arts Intensive Residency for Directors

Application Deadline November 12, 2025

Program Dates Apr 13, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

Overview  

This one-week intensive for emerging directors, led by acclaimed director Weyni Mengesha, offers a transformative opportunity to deepen artistic practice in a focused, collaborative environment. Participants will engage in masterclasses, scene study, and group discussion, exploring vision, leadership, and process. 

Apply Now | Independent Studio Residency: Performing Arts & Music 26/27

Independent Residencies in dance studios, rehearsal spaces or music studios

Application Deadline October 29, 2025

Program Dates Apr 06, 2026 - Mar 26, 2027

Program Durations: Residencies can be 1 or 2 weeks in length. Longer residencies may be considered on a case-by-case basis subject to availability

Proposed dates must start on a Monday and end on a Friday, with arrival on the Sunday before and departure on the Saturday after.

New Program! Governance & Financial Resilience: Executive Tools for a Changing Sector

Program Dates:  Mar 08, 2026 - Mar 13, 2026
Application Deadline: December 02, 2025

In a rapidly evolving cultural landscape, organizations need leaders who bring clarity, confidence, and integrity to complex challenges. This six-day intensive is designed for both emerging and seasoned leaders ready to deepen their strategic capacity. 

Rooted in the intersection of governance and financial strategy, the program delivers practical tools and critical insights to help build resilient, values-driven organizations. 

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