Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity | Performing Arts

Two people dancing in a studio

Two people dancing in a studio

Indigenous dancers performing on stage

Indigenous dancers performing on stage

Three musicians performing on stage

Three musicians performing on stage

four Puppeteers working in the studio

four Puppeteers working in the studio

Opera performance

Opera performance

Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity | Performing Arts

Banff, AB, Canada

Create the Unforgettable: Dedicated to creating contemporary works in dance, music, opera, theatre, and interdisciplinary art forms. Hands-on training and professional development for artists and technicians at every career stage.

 

Dance Programs

A place for professional dancers and choreographers to research, train, and create new works.

Music Programs

Musicians of all genres can enjoy space and focused time to concentrate on artistic development in the unrivalled natural beauty of the Canadian Rockies.

Opera Programs

Performance-based, collaborative training for emerging professionals. Explore and develop new directions in this art form.

Theatre Residencies & Practicums

Hands-on training and professional development opportunities for actors, performers, and technicians.

Learn more about Performing Arts here.

Contact

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

Year Founded
1933
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in a non-profit inn and retreat center
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Thematic
Retreat
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
5 days - 6 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
15
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Playwriting
Screenwriting
Acting
Choreography
Dance
Performance Art
Theater
Music
Opera
Symphony
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Restricted funding
Art production support
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Access to training on new artistic techniques and/or apprenticeship
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Professional development support and/or trainings
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Each residency has specific eligibility requirements; please visit our website for our current and available programs open for application.

Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
Fee Details

Banff Centre offers a range of scholarship and funding opportunities for each residency. If you would like to be considered, please complete the Financial Aid section when uploading your supporting materials through the application portal. 

 

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

Please visit the Fees & Financial Aid section of the program page to learn more about individual program's specific fees and funding availabilities. 

Application Fee
65
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
Accessible seating
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Banff Centre strives to support individuals to the best of our ability and believe addressing accommodations is a collaborative process to establish the appropriate supports. If you have mobility or other accessibility requirements, please inform Participant Resources as soon as possible upon your acceptance into a program. Any delay in requesting accommodations will affect our ability to make arrangements on your behalf resulting in limited options and/or a delay in commencement of accommodations.

Once your information is received, we will be in contact to discuss how (and if) we are able to support the accommodations required to ensure you can be successful in your program.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Registrar
Accessibility Contact Email
participant_resources@banffcentre.ca
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

Please visit the following links to learn more about Banff Centre's campus, accessibility, and Participant Resources.

How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Banff Centre welcomes guests with mobility challenges. We are always trying to improve our ability to serve all guests, artists, and leaders. Our team works with incoming guest to try to meet the needs of each individual in our facilities and services.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

We have wheelchair accessible rooms, studios, dining facilities, and meeting areas. There are paths, roadways, or ramps that provide access to and throughout most buildings. However, the centre, built on the side of a mountain, presents challenges to those with limited mobility. We recommend that you contact us in advance so that we can meet you upon your arrival to facilitate your understanding of the best routes and services available.

Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Housing available
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Our unique campus facilities are spread over 42 acres of land on the west side of Tunnel Mountain and just a few blocks from downtown Banff.

Hotels

Stay with us at newly renovated Lloyd Hall Hotel, situated at the centre of campus and featuring views of the surrounding alpine woodlands.

Dining

Enjoy an elegant dinner at Three Ravens, one of the top-rated restaurants in Banff.

Fitness + Recreation

Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation Centre is a comprehensive fitness facility in town that includes a climbing wall.

Library + Archives

When you need a quiet space, grab a book and enjoy stunning vistas from the on-campus Paul D. Fleck Library & Archives or explore a contemporary art exhibition at Walter Phillips Gallery.

Banff Centre offers all gender washrooms across campus. For a detailed map of locations, click here.

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

Performing Arts programs can have access to a wide range of studios on campus, from theatres, dance and music studios, recording and film facilities and more. 

Studios/Special Equipment
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Theater
Dance Studio With Sprung Floor
Dance Studio Without Sprung Floor
Piano
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studio support provided by dedicated tech
Tech hours

Chalk Hill Artist Residency Program

View from a stone paved river overlook. The blue river is surrounded by greenery.

View from a stone paved river overlook. The blue river is surrounded by greenery.

A large, converted barn art studio. The walls are white with exposed rafters and windows let in ample light.

A large, converted barn art studio. The walls are white with exposed rafters and windows let in ample light.

The outside of the barn studio with vineyards in the background.

The outside of the barn studio with vineyards in the background.

Front view of the Artist House. A brown farmhouse with white trim around the windows. It has a green lawn and bushes in the front yard.

Front view of the Artist House. A brown farmhouse with white trim around the windows. It has a green lawn and bushes in the front yard.

A peaceful bedroom with a pale green quilt on the bed. There is a door opened to the outside.

A peaceful bedroom with a pale green quilt on the bed. There is a door opened to the outside.

A cozy living room with a large stone fireplace. Much of the furnature is vintage.

A cozy living room with a large stone fireplace. Much of the furnature is vintage.

A glowing sunset over the hills. The view is framed by branches in the foreground.

A glowing sunset over the hills. The view is framed by branches in the foreground.

Chalk Hill Artist Residency Program

Healdsburg, CA, United States

Chalk Hill Artist Residency is a unique opportunity for artists across mediums to work and stay at the beautiful Warnecke Ranch and Vineyard. The program is located in Sonoma County, an hour and a half north of San Francisco. Artists from a diverse range of abilities and geographical locations are able to find the space and time needed to pursue creative work. Chalk Hill Artist Residency offers the use of the artist house, studio space, and access to the ranch property. The property's oak woodlands, hiking trails, vineyards, and private access to the Russian River are sources of inspiration for residents. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

 

  • The application period for our 2023 residency program will open July 2022. Announcements will be made towards the end of 2022.

  • Applications are open to artists of all mediums including, but not limited to, fine arts, multi-media, design, singing/songwriting, poetry, etc. 

  • The program is interested in established, emerging, and outsider artists.

  • An ideal applicant is motivated, comfortable in a remote, rural setting, and able to accomplish their proposed project.

  • Couples and artists who plan to collaborate during the residency must submit individual applications.

  • Chalk Hill Artist Residency encourages and welcomes the participation of artists from all backgrounds and does not discriminate with regard to age, race, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, marital status, or nation of origin

Contact

13427 Chalk Hill Road
Healdsburg, CA 95448
United States

Year Founded
2010
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Length
2 weeks - 6 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Costume/Fashion Design
Installation Arts
Paper Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Woodworking
Choreography
Dance
Performance Art
Music
Digital Media
Documentary
Electronic Arts
Film
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Sound Art
Illustration
Architecture
Environmental Arts
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Other
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Eligiblity:

  • Applications are open to artists of all mediums including, but not limited to, fine arts, multi-media, design, singing/songwriting, poetry, etc. 

  • The program is interested in established, emerging, and outsider artists.

  • An ideal applicant is motivated, comfortable in a remote, rural setting, and able to accomplish their proposed project.

  • Couples and artists who plan to collaborate during the residency must submit individual applications.

  • Chalk Hill Artist Residency encourages and welcomes the participation of artists from all backgrounds and does not discriminate with regard to age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, marital status, or nation of origin in its admission policies.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
16
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
100
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
400
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

The program fee is $400 per week. A $100 deposit is required up front to hold an artist's spot. The remaining fees may be split into payments with the final payment due before the start of the residency.

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
400
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

A limited number of sponsorships are available to applicants based on financial need and merit. Applicants may select to apply for sponsorship on their application. 

Artists may receve full sponsorship for up to a 4 week residency. 

Application Fee
25
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Chalk Hill Residency supports artists living with disabilities and mental illness. 

Please inquire for special living needs, for example, attending the residency with a care provider.

Our housing is in a rustic 1925 farmhouse which is not currently ADA accessible. 

 

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Laura Leipzig
Accessibility Contact Email
laura@chalkhillresidency.com
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

We partner with local organizations such as Sonoma County's Becoming Independent, to bring artists living with disibilities to the residency for Studio Days. Studio Days bring together our current artist in residence and artists participating in these programs, to spend an afternoon in the studio. This creates a space where artists across a spectrum of ability are able to connect through art, celebrate individual ways of artistic expression, and foster creativity. Since 2010, the studio program has proven to be nationally recognized and has been enthusiastically received by participants.

We also collaborate with SF Bay Area organizations Creativity Explored, Creative Growth, and NIAD. Teaching artists from these programs get to spend a week at the residency to work on their personal artistic endeavors. In the future, we hope to develop a program where the clients of these programs would stay at the residency for a week. 

We are currently taking steps to make our website more accessible.

How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Chalk Hill Artist Residency is a small program often with one only one artist in residency at a time. The residency experience can vary based on the artist's needs and level of mobility. We welcome artist's attending with care-givers or family members. We have moble ramps for the entrance to the art studio space and inside the artist house.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

The artist house is not ADA accessible. It is a 1925 farmhouse with uneven floors and small steps up and down between rooms. One of the most inaccessible parts of the house is the bathroom which has a clawfoot tub with shower as the only bathing option. 

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Housing available
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
Inaccessible
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Typically we host one artists at a time, or an artist with their family or  a collaborator. There are 3 private bedrooms in the house with a total of 6 beds available. There is one bathroom in the house.

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
No WIFI in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to private kitchen
No meals are provided
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Washer And Dryer
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided

The South Fulton Institute

Location

250 Georgia Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30312
United States

The South Fulton Institute is a regional catalyst for the advancement of the arts, culture, and environment that enriches lives and communities.

The South Fulton Institute envisions a sustainable, abundant community that is artistically vibrant, culturally engaged, and environmentally conscious to South Fulton and beyond.

Historically excluded and underfunded, the South Fulton County region has been denied the resources to thrive in the same manner as the north Fulton County.

Phone
Tag Words
Partial Funding Available
Communities Served
Adults
Elders
Families
General Public
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Migrant and Immigrant Community
People with Disabilities
School Groups
Teens
Veterans
Youth, K-12
Youth-At-Risk
Languages
English

Snug Harbor

Location

1000 Richmond Terrace, Building P, Floor 2
Staten Island, NY 10301
United States

Located in NYC, Snug Harbor is Staten Island’s leading incubator for bold and innovative art. Through the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art and other programs, we develop and present the work of emerging and established artists and companies working across the visual arts, theater, music, dance and multimedia. 

Tag Words
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Fully Funded Residency
Partial Funding Available
Communities Served
Adults
General Public
School Groups
Teens
Languages
English

Indigo Arts Alliance

Location

60 Cove St.
Portland, ME 04101
United States

Building Artists Relationships that Last a Lifetime

Indigo Arts Alliance embodies a multiracial approach to the rich intersections of citizenship, community-building, and creativity. Our work is in service to shifting historical injustices as a vital component of achieving equity for Black and Brown artists. We believe that artists are instrumental to doing the work of social justice in ways that are deeply grounded in lived experience and community.

At the heart of Indigo Arts Alliance’s mission are our Artist in Residency programs, which provide Black and Brown artists an environment for the production of artwork in all media across various disciplines.

Our Residency aims to connect Black and Brown artists from across the globe to local artists of African descent. We activate our mission by creating opportunities for critical feedback, relationship building and increased awareness of creative opportunities and resources.

 

 

Phone
Tag Words
Artist-led
Artist-founded
BIPOC-founded (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Partial Funding Available
Funding available for BIPOC Artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Communities Served
Adults
Children under 5
Elders
Families
General Public
Incarcerated (or Formerly Incarcerated) Individuals
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Migrant and Immigrant Community
People with Disabilities
School Groups
Teens
Youth, K-12
Languages
English
Portuguese

Hambidge Center for Creative Arts and Sciences

Location

105 Hambidge Court
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
United States

Established in 1934, The Hambidge Center is a sanctuary unlike any other dedicated to nurturing
creativity in all walks of life. On the historic 600-acre campus in the North Georgia Mountains, Hambidge
offers a national multidisciplinary residency program, innovative workshops, along with community
programs and a gallery. As the oldest residency program in the South, Hambidge has a long tradition of
excellence hosting artists, writers, dancers, musicians, chefs and scientists exploring their creative voices
while unplugging from everyday distractions. 

With the addition of the Antinori Village in 2023, Hambidge has expanded its programming to include workshops, curated projects, and public events, furthering its mission to nurture creativity. Inspiring workshops are modeled after the residency program welcoming eight individuals at a time to ensure deeper connection and crafted from the number of people that fit around the dinner table. The Cross-Pollination Art Lab in Atlanta also provides studio
space and dynamic arts programming. Through all its programs, Hambidge boldly promotes the creative
process and incubation of ideas in the widest diversity of people while building strong, supportive bonds
of community through open, respectful dialogue and shared experiences.

Phone
Tag Words
Artist-led
Artist-founded
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
ADA Compliant Campus + Facilities
Partial Funding Available
Funding available for BIPOC Artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Communities Served
Adults
Families
General Public
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
People with Disabilities
Veterans
Languages
English

City of Novi

Location

45175 Ten Mile Road
Novi, MI 48375
United States

 The four-acre Villa Barr property, previously owned by internationally recognized artist David Barr and dancer Beth Dwaihy Barr, includes a home, studio and multiple sculpture installations in a park setting. Novi, Michigan (population 66,000) was founded as a township in 1832. Novi is equidistant (25 miles) from the centers of Detroit and Ann Arbor. The City’s public art program is designed to enrich the visual environment of the City of Novi by placing works of art that inspire the community.

Phone
Tag Words
Artist-led
Partial Funding Available
Languages
English

Wassaic Project

Location

37 Furnace Bank Rd #300
Wassaic, NY 12592
United States

Mission

The Wassaic Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, uses art and arts education to foster positive social change. We nurture connections between our artists and our neighbors facilitating a mutual broadening of perspectives and respect across economic and cultural boundaries.

Vision

The Wassaic Project envisions a community in the Hamlet of Wassaic and its surrounding region that is socially inclusive, generous, cooperative, and economically vibrant.  

Phone
Tag Words
Artist-led
Artist-founded
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Fully Funded Residency
Partial Funding Available
Funding available for BIPOC Artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Funding available for Parent artists
Communities Served
Adults
Children under 5
Families
General Public
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Migrant and Immigrant Community
School Groups
Teens
Youth, K-12
Languages
English

Vermont Studio Center

Location

80 Pearl Street
Johnson, VT 05656
United States

Vermont Studio Center (VSC) was founded by artists in 1984. We welcome writers and artists for residencies in Johnson, Vermont, and host online programs and events. Our mission is to provide studio residencies in an inclusive, international community, honoring creative work as the communication of spirit through form. Our buildings, many of them historic Vermont landmarks, overlook the Gihon River in the northern Green Mountains.

 

Phone
Tag Words
Artist-led
Artist-founded
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
ADA Compliant Campus + Facilities
Fully Funded Residency
Partial Funding Available
Communities Served
Adults
Elders
General Public
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Migrant and Immigrant Community
People with Disabilities
Languages
English

Vashon Artist Residency

Location

23125 Kingsbury Road SW
Vashon, WA 98070
United States

Vashon Artist Residency supports artists by offering time, space, and resources to reflect, create and connect. 

Located on Vashon Island, in the heart of the Salish Sea, Vashon Artist Residency offers a peaceful waterfront retreat with comfortable, thoughtfully designed living and working spaces for visual, literary, performing, media and interdisciplinary artists.

Founded by visual artist Cathy Sarkowsky in 2021, this intimate residency was created from her desire to support artists in developing new work by offering a space that nurtures exploration—of practices, relationships and the opportunity to recharge physically, spiritually, and creatively.

Each year, we host more than 40 artists in small cohorts throughout the year, with 2 and 4 week sessions. To support accessibility, artists are invited to pay on a self-determined sliding scale from $0 to the full fee, based on their individual financial circumstances.

Artists of all backgrounds, identities and disciplines, including those of diverse races, gender identities, sexual orientations and geographic origins, are welcome at Vashon Artist Residency.

Tag Words
Artist-led
Artist-founded
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Partial Funding Available
Communities Served
Adults
Elders
General Public
Incarcerated (or Formerly Incarcerated) Individuals
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Migrant and Immigrant Community
People with Disabilities
Veterans
Languages
English