Graphic Novels and Visual Narratives Residency
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Residency
TUITION / COST:Program Fee: $2,860. Program Fee with Financial Aid: $1002.
SCHOLARSHIP:Available
*Financial Aid of 100% is available to cover tuition, and 50% is available to offset food and accommodation costs.
EMAIL: literaryartsadmissions@banffcentre.ca
WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/3T100yX
In this self-directed residency, you will have the space to work away from the constraints of everyday life, delve deep into your creative project, and take advantage of the artistic community of your peers.
Overview
Banff Centre’s Graphic Novels and Visual Narratives residency considers how creatives use this unique media as a place for personal narrative, memoir, and exploration.
In this self-directed residency, you will have the space to work away from the constraints of everyday life, delve deep into your creative project, and take advantage of the artistic community of your peers. You will have opportunities for consultations with faculty and guests, Matt Madden, Bishakh Som, and Annie Koyama; who specialize in comics, illustration, publishing, and writing; and the option to engage in readings and group sessions, that allow creators to explore techniques, aspects, and devices that you may find useful in your practice. With all program elements being optional, this flexible program allows you to choose the amount of support you are looking for.
What does the program offer?
This two-week residency provides thematic teachings from faculty members and professional guests, Q&A sessions, public events, and one-on-one workshopping. Mentors will discuss ideas, experiences, and obstacles that participants may be encountering with their practice in the genre of visual narratives and graphic novels.
Who should apply?
Experienced writers, graphic novelists/cartoonists, writer/illustrators, or writer and illustrator pairings looking to explore the future of visual and literary techniques and focus on works in progress. We welcome writers from all ages, backgrounds, gender identities, and expressions.
Note: While the language of Banff Centre is English, this residency welcomes applications and projects in Spanish, French, and Bengali.
*Financial Aid available.
Program Dates: April 24 - May 05, 2023
Application Deadline: January 25, 2023
Learn more and apply online: https://bit.ly/3T100yX
Faculty
Featured Writers Include:
Matt Madden, Bishakh Som, and Annie Koyama
Genres
Creative nonfiction
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
Location
Banff
Alberta, Canada
T1L1H5
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Founded in 1933, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is a learning organization built upon an extraordinary legacy of excellence in artistic and creative development. What started as a single course in drama has grown to become the global organization leading in arts, culture, and creativity across dozens of disciplines.
Banff Centre’s Literary Arts programs provide an inspiring space and focused time for emerging and established writers to push the boundaries of their talent and realize their potential. Our programs prepare writers in all genres for literary success on a national and international scale.Since the first summer playwriting program was offered in 1937, Banff Centre has provided writers with exceptional opportunities for artistic development within a community of supportive peers. Today, our year-round roster of intensive thematic residencies involves many of Canada’s most celebrated writers.
From our home in the stunning Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.
