The Michelle Dias Community Service Award
The Michelle Dias Community Service Award from Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity funds Alberta theatre practitioners to attend a collaborative Bow Valley Series workshop focused on artistic growth and knowledge sharing.
Funder: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Due Dates: October 14, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Full cost of attending one Bow Valley Series program (covers tuition, accommodation, and meal plan for 2- or 3-night options; value up to ~$1,014 CAD)
Summary: Supports a Theatre Alberta member with full funding to attend the Bow Valley Series program "Everyone is Interesting with Mammalian Diving Reflex" at Banff Centre, recognizing community commitment and knowledge sharing in Alberta theatre.
Key Information: Applicants must be Theatre Alberta members committed to the Alberta theatre community; separate cover letter required for award.
Description
The Michelle Dias Community Service Award, presented in partnership with Theatre Alberta and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, recognizes theatre practitioners who actively contribute to the Alberta theatre community and are dedicated to sharing their expertise with peers. The award fully covers the cost of attending one Bow Valley Series program—specifically, the "Everyone is Interesting with Mammalian Diving Reflex" workshop held at Banff Centre in November 2026. The program encourages knowledge exchange and artistic growth within the Alberta theatre landscape.
