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Interview with Elisa Mair – Finding Pride Through Storytelling | Day of the Dead Special
Date: Nov 1, 2024
In this special Day of the Dead release, we feature an intimate conversation with playwright and producer Elisa Mair in her Artist Spotlight video.
Early Career Banff Artist in Residence - Summer 2025
Date: Nov 1, 2024
This residency is an immersive program of studio practice, creative exploration, critical feedback and mentorship.
Deadline: Feb 26, 2025 - 11:45 pm
Visual Arts - Kapishkum: Métis Gathering
Date: Nov 1, 2024
This residency will facilitate discussion and artistic expression within the context of Métis resilience, reclamation, revitalization and transcendenc
Deadline: Jan 29, 2025 - 11:45 pm
Science Fiction 2025
Date: Nov 1, 2024
This residency supports science fiction writers exploring potential futures, perspectives and narratives.
Deadline: Apr 16, 2025 - 11:45 pm
Summer Writers 2025
Date: Nov 1, 2024
This self-directed residency offers writers time and space to re-connect and re=energize their practice.
Deadline: Mar 5, 2025 - 11:45 pm
Literary Journalism 2025
Date: Nov 1, 2024
This residency gives non-fiction writers time to work on their manuscripts, consult with faculty and participate in workshops.
Deadline: Jan 15, 2025 - 11:45 pm
Horror Writing 2025
Date: Oct 30, 2024
Banff Centre's Horror Writing residency assists writers of this popular and chilling genre focus on their craft.
Deadline: Jan 8, 2025 - 11:45 pm
Stars on Her Shoulders by Stephen Massicotte
Date: Oct 29, 2024
WWPT is thrilled to present the world premiere of Stars on Her Shoulders, a new WWI epic from award-winning playwright Stephen Massicotte.
Grindstone Theatre School's Sketch Comedy from Improv with Kevin Mcdonald!
Date: Oct 28, 2024
Learn from the best! Join “Kids in the Hall’s” Kevin McDonald in this unique Sketch Writing workshop!
Deadline: Dec 18, 2024 - 11:45 pm
Interplay 2025 | Banff Centre
Date: Oct 28, 2024
Join us to be part of the future of opera, chamber orchestra, and chamber music.