Application Deadline January 21, 2026
Program Dates Aug 04, 2026 - Aug 22, 2026
Jazz & Sonic Arts is an innovative artistic development opportunity for jazz and sound musicians. The program encourages participants to explore new directions in their practice and advance their creative potential through collaboration, research, and performances.
Application Deadline November 26, 2025
Program Dates May 11, 2026 - May 23, 2026
The Playwrights Lab is a 2 week residency for Canadian Playwrights dedicated to supporting the development of new theatrical work in a generative, artist-centered environment.
Application Deadline December 03, 2025
Program Dates Jun 01, 2026 - Jun 13, 2026
Application Deadline November 26, 2025
Program Dates Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026
This collaborative residency is for classically trained string, woodwind, and brass musicians, pianists, percussionists and composers committed to chamber music. Join the esteemed Parker Quartet, lead faculty Joel Brennan and acclaimed guest faculty from around the globe.
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).
Application Deadline November 19, 2025
Program Dates Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026
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.
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.
Interdisciplinary Residency for Musicians
Application Deadline November 19, 2025
Program Dates Apr 13, 2026 - May 02, 2026
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.
Application Deadline November 12, 2025
Program Dates Apr 13, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026
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.
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.
