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Futurisms Intensive Writing Residency 2027

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Banff Centre’s Futurisms Intensive Writing Residency provides writers space for the creative exploration of the future, from the fantastical, to the scientific, to the decolonial.

DEADLINE: August 19, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Moonlighter Film Camp - Women's Outdoor Filmmaking Intensives - From Concept to Completion

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Moonlighter Film Camps, led by professionals in the outdoor film industry, offer a safe learning environment for women and are designed to enhance technical filmmaking skills.

DEADLINE: July 22, 2026 - 11:29 pm

Deep Winter Writers 2027

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This 19-day self-directed residency offers the opportunity to work away from the constraints of everyday life, delve deep into a creative project and take advantage of a community of artistic peers.

DEADLINE: July 15, 2026 - 5:00 pm

From Data to Relational Direction: Evaluative Practices for Cultural Leaders (Banff Centre)

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Expand your ability to lead with clarity and integrity by embedding evaluative thinking and data strategy as core tools for learning, alignment, and impact.

DEADLINE: June 30, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Sports Writing 2026 - Banff Centre for the Arts and Creativity

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This two-week residency encourages the exploration of new ideas in sports writing.

DEADLINE: April 8, 2026 - 4:30 pm

Call for Emerging Indigenous Artists

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The Cultivating Indigenous Talent in the Arts (CITA) program will host a series of one-week mentorships from September 2025 to August 2026.

DEADLINE: August 4, 2025 - 11:59 pm

Spring Writers Residency 2026

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This self-directed program offers time and space for writers to reconnect and reenergize their practice.

DEADLINE: October 15, 2025 - 11:59 pm