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Visual Arts Thematic - Future Figurations Residency.

Banff, Alberta · Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Open now5 weeks (Jan 24 arrive – Feb…

Banff Centre's Future Figurations Residency runs January 25–February 26, 2027 in Banff, Alberta, for visual artists or duos with post-secondary training or equivalent experience. The program costs $9,484.55 before scholarships; the Banff Centre Arts Scholarship reduces this to $4,384.73. Application fee is $65 ($35 for Indigenous applicants).

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Cost to apply. $65 application fee ($35 for Indigenous applicants). Program fee $ (currency unconfirmed)

“$65 application fee ($35 for Indigenous applicants). Program fee $9,484.55 before scholarships; $4,384.73 after standard Banff Centre Arts Scholarship (100% tuition + 25% accommodation/meals). Canadia”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

What you get. Banff Centre Arts Scholarship covering 100% of tuition and 25% of meal plan and accommodation costs; Canadian Indigenous Scholarship covering 100% of tuition, meal plan and accommodation costs

“Accommodation (single bedroom on campus), meal plan ($68 credit/day equivalent), studio space with specialized equipment access, faculty mentorship and studio visits, workshops, library access, fitness centre access, performance discounts.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How long. 5 weeks (Jan 24 arrive – Feb 27 depart; program Jan 25 – Feb 26, 2027). Full attendance required; variable dates not considered.

Who can apply. Individuals or duos (max 2 collaborators), 18+, with completed post-secondary formal training in visual arts or equivalent peer-recognized traditional knowledge/experience. Domestic and international applicants welcome. Visa responsibility

“Domestic and international applicants welcome”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How they choose.

“Faculty-led adjudication. Priority given to artists who have not attended a Visual Arts residency at Banff Centre in past three years. Artists from historically underrepresented and equity-deserving groups especially welcome.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

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