One arc in colour, another in time

In recognition of the fiftieth anniversary of Walter Phillips Gallery in August, postcards featuring an image of a rainbow appearing in the spray above the Bow River made on residence by Toronto-based artist Steven Beckly titled Misty Bow River, 2022 will be mailed to as many past exhibiting artists as can be contacted. Each recipient will be invited to share a recollection from their experience, return the postcard to Walter Phillips Gallery and keep a second copy or mail it to someone whom they connected with in Banff. As responses arrive and are displayed throughout the year, visitors encounter a growing archive of firsthand recollections. After the exhibition, the postcards will enter the archives, forming a lasting social history and a resource for future research.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is excited to bring together world-renowned musicians, artists, and writers, as well as passionate audiences for the 2026 Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival. Running throughout May to September, the 2026 festival invites audiences to experience a season of artistic discovery of over 100 free and ticketed events. Tickets are now available for the 2026 Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival!