Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
MottoInspiring Creativity
TypeArts, cultural, and educational institution and conference complex
Established1933; 91 years ago (1933)
Academic affiliation
University of Calgary
PresidentChris Lorway
Location, ,
Canada
CampusTunnel Mountain in Banff National Park
Websitebanffcentre.ca

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity (formerly Banff Centre) is an arts and culture educational institution in Banff, Alberta. It offers arts programs in the performing and fine arts, as well as leadership training. It was established in 1933 as the Banff School of Drama. It was granted full autonomy as a non-degree granting post-secondary educational institution in 1978.[1] Banff Centre is a member of the Alberta Rural Development Network.[2]

On June 23, 2016, Banff Centre announced a new name: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.[3]

  1. ^ "History of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity". Banff Centre. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  2. ^ "List of sponsors". Alberta Rural Education Symposium. Archived from the original on April 2, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  3. ^ "The Creative Voice: Our Strategic Plan 2016–2021". Banff Centre. June 8, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2016.