Motto | Inspiring Creativity |
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Type | Arts, cultural, and educational institution and conference complex |
Established | 1933 |
Academic affiliation | University of Calgary |
President | Chris Lorway |
Location | , , Canada |
Campus | Tunnel Mountain in Banff National Park |
Website | banffcentre.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]