Banff Artist in Residence Visual Arts Program Information Rudy Loewe’s studio during the Distributed Identities residency, 2019. Overview Banff Artist in Residence (BAiR) Emerging is an immersive program of studio practice, creative exploration, and critical feedback and mentorship for visual artists in the early stages of their careers. BAiR Emerging combines the artistic freedom of a self-directed residency with the supportive benefits of an organized program. As well as having the space to create, research, and experiment, participants are part of a community of emerging artists committed to developing and expanding their practice. What does the program offer? Over a period of five weeks, participants will have opportunities to hone their individual practice and collaborate with others, present work to their peers, engage ...