Application deadline: November 20, 2024
Residency dates:
- April 7, 2025 - December 19, 2025
- January 5, 2026 - March 27, 2026
Overview
The Leighton Artist Studios comprise nine distinct studios suitable for individual artists working in the following disciplines:
- writing for stage and screen
- composing and songwriting
- literary arts
- visual arts
- critical and curatorial writing
- interdisciplinary practices not requiring technical support or equipment rental.
A tenth studio, the Painter House, is suitable for groups of two to ten artists working collaboratively. Formal and informal collectives, ensembles, inter-disciplinary collaborators and Indigenous cultural groups are invited to apply for residencies at the Painter House.
Leighton Studio residencies are geared to professional artists working on major research-creation projects or new bodies of work. The program is best suited to artists who are self-motivated, focused, and wanting time and space for introspection.
Projects must fit within one of the artistic disciplines outlined above. The application must include a clearly articulated project description and a resume that demonstrates a strong record of accomplishment. Applications are externally adjudicated. Artists are selected on the basis of artistic merit. The program is highly competitive given the limited number of studios available.
The Leighton Artist Studios do not provide access to external specialized production facilities or technical support.
For more information and to apply.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Application deadline: November 20, 2024
To apply visit https://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/interdisciplinary-leighton-artists-studios/leighton-artist-studios-202526
You pay (example-two week residency*) with scholarship**: $1 010.10
Total program fee (two week residency*) includes studio, meals and accommodation: $3 343.20
Scholarship applied**: $2 333.10
Application Fee
$65 for individuals or groups, $35 for applicants who identify as Indigenous.
The application fee is non-refundable. 100% of this fee goes towards the cost of administering the application in SlideRoom.
Scholarships
We are pleased to offer scholarships to support participants in our program. Below are details regarding the scholarship amount and how they are applied.
- Standard scholarship: covers 100% of tuition fees, and 50% of meals and accommodation costs.
- Canadian Indigenous scholarship: covers 100% of tuition fees, meals, and accommodation costs.
If you would like to be considered, please complete the Financial Aid section when uploading your supporting materials.
Fee is based on length of residency.