Leighton Artist Studio Residency: Groups 2027-28

Eligibility

Groups of 2-8 creative professionals with demonstrated accomplishment and a defined collaborative project.

Leighton Artist Studio Residency: Groups 2027-28 Deadline: 14 Oct 2026 Country: Canada 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. This competitive program supports collaborative research, creation, exploration, and project development, with the flexibility to work in solitude. Your group will benefit from management of your time in residence, choosing when to focus, collaborate, explore and create. Leighton Studios are purpose-built, private workspaces designed to support a range of creative disciplines. For collaborative residencies, three Leighton Studios can accommodate groups or duos working together. Each studio offers a distinct environment, allowing applicants to indicate a preferred space that best supports their practice: For groups of two to eight people working collaboratively, the Painter House studio will accommodate your creative brainstorming and discussions. This large residence-style studio allows for collaboration and development of ideas in a comfortable environment. For duos, you may also consider the Thom or Gerin-Lajoie studios. This residency is designed for independent group work and does not include production support, technical assistance, or access to specialized facilities. Groups are responsible for bringing all materials, equipment, and supplies required for their project. Duration of residency One to three weeks. Accommodation Private hotel room on campus. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance This residency is open to groups of two to eight creative professionals with a demonstrated record of accomplishment and a clearly defined collaborative 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 groups 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 If your project requires production support, please consider applying to one of our other artist in residence programs in Literary Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre, Indigenous Arts or Visual Arts. If you are looking for traditional rehearsal space in music, theatre or dance, consider looking at our Independent Residencies.Studio / Workspace PrivateFees and support Total Program Fee per 1 week residency: $1 729.35 Banff Centre Arts Scholarship applied per 1 week residency: $727.97 Participant Cost per 1 week residency*: $1 001.39 The above fees are per person for the minimum 1 week residency. Longer residencies are calculated upon acceptance. Application Fee $65 for groups, $35 for applicants who identify as Indigenous. This non-refundable fee covers the full cost of processing your application, including the SlideRoom fee. Expectations towards the artist N/A Application information For more information and to apply: http://url.banffcentre.ca/bh0Nol