Banff Centre/Leighton Artists' Colony

The Banff Centre/Leighton Artists' Colony offers residencies year-round to poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers at the Leighton Studios in Banff, Canada. Residents are provided with separate lodging and work space. The cost of the residency is $117 Canadian per day, and meal plans range from $15 to $30 Canadian per day. Submit a work sample, a project description, and a resumé with a $75 Candian application fee. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Call or visit the website for an application and complete guidelines.