Leighton Artist Studio Residency: Solo 27/28
The Leighton Artist Studio Residency: Solo 27/28 at Banff Centre offers artists a focused, self-directed environment for independent research and creative work in private studios.
Funder: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Due Dates: October 14, 2026 (applications due by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time)
Funding Amounts: Program fee after scholarship: CA$1,001.39 per week; 2–6 week residencies; additional scholarships available for eligible applicants.
Summary: Self-directed residency for creative professionals to pursue independent work in private studios at Banff Centre, with financial support available.
Key Information: Not open to artists who attended Leighton Studio residency in the past 3 years; open internationally; program fee applies after scholarship.
Description
This residency offers creative professionals 2 to 6 weeks of focused, self-directed time in a private Leighton Studio at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. The program is designed for artists, writers, curators, musicians, composers, designers, filmmakers, and interdisciplinary creators seeking a tranquil, unstructured environment to develop their artistic projects. Participants select from a variety of purpose-built studios tailored to different disciplines and are responsible for bringing their own materials and equipment. The residency emphasizes autonomy and solitude, with no production or technical support provided.
