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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

Heroes & Heroines by Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra

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From Superman to Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2, a powerful celebration of courage, resilience and the figures who inspire us.

DEADLINE: October 18, 2026 - 3:00 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

Banff Pride Festival 2026, October 2 to 12

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A multi-day 2SLGBTQIA+ arts and community festival in Banff National Park: drag, burlesque, live music, literary and community programming.

DEADLINE: October 12, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Applications Open: Secure The Bag 2026

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$1,000 grants for eligible BIPOC applicants in Southern Alberta. Apply online by the first week of October 2026

DEADLINE: October 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Work of the Week: Remembering Joan Stebbins

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In remembrance of Joan Stebbins, former Director and Curator of the Southern Alberta Art Gallery who passed away on December 13, 2025, we share her artwork “Heart Attacks.”

Watch: Iinisikimm - an AFA Commemorative Arts Project

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See the video of Iinisikimm, a nighttime lantern performance and homecoming for the buffalo of Banff National Park.