Leighton Artist Studios

Leighton artist studios at Banff Centre

Leighton artist studios at Banff Centre

Leighton Artist Studios

Banff, AB, Canada

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. 

Contact

107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
PO Box 1020
Banff AB T1L 1H5
Canada

Year Founded
1995
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency program within a school, college or university
Embedded in a national park or land trust
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Residency Length
2 weeks - 6 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
10
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Criticism
Drawing
Fiction
Illustration
Literature
Playwriting
Screenwriting
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Established
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Inspiration from natural environment
Additional Eligibility Information
Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
1010
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

You pay (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

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
2333
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

Fee is based on length of residency.

Application Fee
65
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Please note that nine of the Leighton Artists Studios are located in the woods and are accessed via a gravel pathway. Due to their remote location on campus they are currently not wheelchair accessible. Please contact us if you require wheelchair accessible accommodations.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Accessibility Contact Name
Admissions@banffcentre.ca
Accessibility Contact Email
Admissions@banffcentre.ca
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

Please note that nine of the Leighton Artists Studios are located in the woods and are accessed via a gravel pathway. Due to their remote location on campus they are currently not wheelchair accessible. Please contact us if you require wheelchair accessible accommodations.

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Additional Housing Information
Housekeeping services
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Additional Meals Information
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Studios/Facilities Details

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.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Studio Support/Tech
No studio support provided