EnglishFrench Leighton Artist Studio Residency: Solo 2027-28

Deadline: October 14, 2026
For more information and to apply.

Leighton Studios are private workspaces designed to support a range of creative disciplines. Each studio offers a distinct environment, allowing applicants to indicate a preferred space that best supports their practice.

• Writers and curators may prefer the Hemingway, Henriquez, or Evamy studios—quiet, contemplative spaces designed for literary or research-based projects.
• Musicians, composers, and songwriters may select the Valentine, Davidson, or Cardinal studios, which accommodate solo composition or sound-based work.
• Visual Artists, designers, animators, and filmmakers often choose the Thom or Gerin-Lajoie studios, which provide more space for physical creation and experimentation. 

Learn more about each studio’s features and find the best fit for your project.

This residency is designed for independent work and does not include production support, technical assistance, or access to specialized facilities. Applicants are responsible for bringing all materials, equipment, and supplies required for their project.

Dates

Residencies can be a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of six weeks, with proposed dates starting on a Monday and ending on a Friday and arrival on the Sunday before and departure on the Saturday after.

As part of the application, you will be asked to identify your preferred residency dates from within the available date ranges listed below. Please select dates that align with your availability and project timeline.

Available date ranges:

• April 5 – June 18, 2027
• July 5 – December 10, 2027
• January 10 – March 31, 2028

Residency dates and studio assignments will be determined based on studio availability, technical requirements, and Banff Centre’s ability to support the specific needs of each project.

Important: Residency dates are confirmed at the time of acceptance and are final. Once assigned, dates cannot be changed, deferred, or rescheduled. Please ensure that the date ranges you select in your application align with your availability and commitments.

Requirements

This residency is open to creative professionals with a demonstrated record of accomplishment and a clearly defined project. Including but not limited to:

• Design: architectural, environmental, interactive, visual, functional, and fashion
• Music: composition and songwriting
• Theatre Arts: dramaturgy, playwriting, and theatrical development
• Visual Arts: curatorial research/writing, drawing, painting, digital art, and multimedia
• Writing: literature, poetry, non-fiction, journalism, and scriptwriting
• Filmmaking: screenwriting, video production, cinematography
• Interdisciplinary Projects: work integrating multiple creative disciplines

Applicants will benefit most if they are comfortable working autonomously in an unstructured environment. This residency is best suited for those who:

• work independently without production support, instrument rentals, or access to specialized production facilities 
• have a project that fits within the footprint of a Leighton Studio 
• provide all materials, equipment, and supplies required for their project