Banff Artist in Residence Winter 2026 Open Studios

Banff Artist in Residence (BAiR) is a transformative five-week residency that provides mentorship, critical feedback, and studio time to visual artists at any stage in their careers.

Open to visual artists working across mediums, BAiR combines the artistic freedom of a self-directed residency with the supportive benefits of an organized program. As well as having the space to create, research, and experiment, participants are part of a community of artists committed to developing and expanding their practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for the artists to share their work, and for the public to ask them about their processes. Artists, art appreciators, and curious first-time viewers alike are encouraged to attend.

Visual Arts is supported by the Gail and Stephen A. Jarislowsky Outstanding Artist Program.