Leighton Artist Studio Residency: Solo 2027-28
The Leighton Artist Studio Residency: Solo 2027-28 at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity offers private, self-directed studio time for creative professionals to advance independent research and projects.
Funder: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Due Dates: October 14, 2026: Application Deadline
Funding Amounts: Participant cost after scholarship: $1,001.39 CAD per week (minimum 2, maximum 6 weeks); additional scholarships available; Canadian Indigenous applicants may receive full support.
Summary: Self-directed residency for creative professionals to develop independent projects in private studios at Banff Centre.
Key Information: Not open to artists who attended a Leighton Studio residency in the past 3 years; international applicants require a Visitor Visa, not a student visa.
Description
The Leighton Artist Studio Residency: Solo 2027–28 at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity provides creative professionals with the opportunity for focused, self-directed work in a private studio nestled in the forests of Banff. This competitive program supports a wide range of disciplines—including writing, music, visual arts, design, filmmaking, and interdisciplinary projects—by offering uninterrupted time and space for research, experimentation, and project development. Residents manage their own schedules, select their preferred studio, and are responsible for providing all materials and equipment. The residency emphasizes independent practice, with no production or technical support included.
