The Banff Centre Have a Long and Distinguished History
ARTS at The Banff Centre have a long and distinguished history. For almost 75 years, The Banff Centre has provided professional career development and lifelong learning for artists and cultural leaders in performing, literary, new media, and visual arts. Work is showcased throughout the year in public concerts, exhibitions, and events, culminating in the Banff Summer Arts Festival. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT at The Banff Centre offers customized and public programs in the corporate, government, Aboriginal arts, and not- for-profit sectors that enable and support fundamental At The Banff Centre I hear of The Banff Centre’s transformation in individuals, organizations, and particular genius every time communities. I discovered the joy I speak to an artist, scientist, MOUNTAIN CULTURE programming at The and the discipline of Banff Centre promotes understanding and appreciation or any individual who has of the world’s mountain places by creating opportunities music. The impact lives had the great fortune to for people to share and find inspiration in mountain with me every day. experiences, ideas, and visions. have been a resident. CONFERENCE SERVICES at The Banff Centre pianist Jon Kimura Parker Alberta visual artist Christopher Cran provides superb meeting and accommodation facilities for organizations from all over the world, featuring over 400 guest rooms, and 60 exceptional meetings spaces, lecture theatres, and auditoriums to accommodate groups from five to 1,000 people. FAST FACTS The Banff Centre Founded: 1933 Location: Banff, Alberta, Canada Annual program participants: 4,000–5,000 Scholarships, support, and financial assistance provided: $3.8 million Original performances, concerts, and exhibitions Inspiring Creativity per year: over 400 The Banff Centre is a catalyst for creativity and a globally respected Audience for the Banff Summer Arts Festival: 34,250 post-secondary educational institution and conference facility.
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