Early Career Banff Artist in Residence 2026 (Deadline to Apply)

Application Deadline August 27, 2025

Program Dates Mar 02, 2026 - Apr 03, 2026

Early Career Banff Artist in Residence (BAiR) 2026 is an immersive program of studio practice, creative exploration, critical feedback, and mentorship for visual artists in the early stages of their careers.

Open to artists working in all visual arts mediums, this program is faculty-led while providing space, time, and support towards the development of an agreed-upon studio project. Joining as guest faculty for this program are Jacob Korczynski, Nour Bishouty, and Kaelen Wilson-Goldie.

As well as having the opportunity to research, experiment, and create, participants are part of a community of

emerging artists committed to developing and expanding their practice. They will participate in faculty-led conversations around the contexts that artists establish for the production and presentation of their work.

This residency is for individual artists and collaborative groups (of no more than two) who have completed formal training in visual arts at the post-secondary level, or equivalent experience and recognition from their peers acquired through traditional knowledge and practices.

Financial Aid of 100% is available to cover tuition, and 50% is available to offset meal plan and accommodation costs.