Inspiring creativity for 75 years
In 1933 The Banff Centre began as the "Banff School of Drama". During the dirty 30's a.k.a. the Great Depression, they still had 190 students enrolled in the 2 week drama course and ever since then the Banff Centre hasn't looked back.
A whole array of artists and activists have passed through the doors of the Banff Centre... including Devin and Nate Sturdy's father who was in the photography program during the 70's. Oscar Peterson & Phil Nimmons set up the Jazz program, Agness DeMille and Aaron Copland took part in the Banff Festival of the Arts, W.O. Mitchell received the first annual Banff Centre School of Fine Arts Award in 1980, David Suzuki visited for a resource conference and Sir Edmund Hillary launched the Banff Mountain Summit... just to name a few!
Throughout this year the Banff Centre will celebrate its 75th anniversary with creative performances and programs, and launch new initiatives and partnerships, such as commission a new Canadian play.
The Banff Centre showcases the Canadian Rockies to the world, while bringing world cultures to Banff... join them for a show this year, sign up for a program, or simply enjoy the view and a meal at the new restaurant.
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