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Independent Residency: Theatre & Dance 2027-28 (Banff Centre)

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This is your time for uninterrupted space to start or advance your project in our rehearsal or dance studios. Ideal for solo creators or small to medium sized ensembles, it provides the space and freedom to move, make noise, and focus deeply on your work.

DEADLINE: October 14, 2026 - 12:00 pm

Leighton Artist Studio Residency: Photography 2027-28 (Banff Centre)

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Spend two to six weeks in The Crich Photography Studio — your own private studio with a black-and-white darkroom, digital photography setup, and mountain views.

DEADLINE: October 14, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Leighton Artist Studio Residency: Groups 2027-28 (Banff Centre)

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The Group Leighton Studio Residency offers creative teams and collaborators one to three weeks of focused, self-directed time in private studios set in the forested surroundings of Banff Centre.

DEADLINE: October 14, 2026 - 5:00 pm

EnglishFrench Leighton Artist Studio Residency: Solo 2027-28

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A Leighton Studio Residency offers creative professionals two to six weeks of focused, self-directed time in one of the Leighton Studios designed for solo practices.

DEADLINE: October 14, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Leading with Purpose (Banff Centre)

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This program helps participants expand their organizational leadership capacity and prepare for the responsibilities that accompany growth, change, and increased accountability.

DEADLINE: November 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm