Leighton Artist Studio Residency: Groups 2027-28

Associated Residency Program

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.

Description

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.

Deadline
Residency Length
2 weeks - 6 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
8
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
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Additional Eligibility Information
Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
1729
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Fee Details

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 for the minimum 1 week residency. Longer residencies are calculated upon acceptance. 

Application Fee

$65 for individuals, $35 for applicants who identify as Indigenous.

This non-refundable fee covers the full cost of processing your application, including the SlideRoom fee.

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
727
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

We are pleased to offer a range of scholarships to support participants in our programs.

  • Banff Centre Arts Scholarship
    Program participants receive a Banff Centre Arts Scholarship that covers the cost of tuition, plus a contribution towards accommodation and meals.

*Participant costs shown above reflect the cost after the scholarship has been applied. To be eligible for Banff Centre scholarship, please complete the Financial Aid section when uploading your supporting materials.

  • Canadian Indigenous Arts Scholarship 
    Canadian Indigenous Arts applicants receive a scholarship that covers the full cost of tuition, accommodation and meals.
Application Fee
65
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Application Type
Open application