Town of Banff

Public Art

Artist Eric Robertson installs one of his four Ravens after winning the 2005 Banff Public Art competition

Why Public Art?

Public Art integrated with site and the greater environment can animate public spaces and introduce artistic concepts and ideas to the community while providing opportunities to build community vitality, identity, and pride.

• Public Art in Banff
• Adventures in Art (activity book)

Calls to Artists for Public Art Commissions

An exciting Public Art commission is anticipated to be officially announced in October 2011. For more information please refer to:

• Call to Artists - 2011 Public Art Project

Town of Banff Community Art Committee

The seven members of the Community Art Committee represent a cross-section of our community. They represent the public, the municipality, the creative community and various arts organizations in Banff.

The committee receives annual funding from the Town of Banff to facilitate public art installations. The public may apply to fill vacancies on the committee when member terms expire, at which point these vacancies are advertised.

Vision:

To enrich Banff through public art.

Mission:

The Town of Banff seeks to celebrate and expand the diverse and unique nature of Banff through public art. Through siting, acquiring, commissioning, and facilitating art for public spaces, we will create links between the cultural, human, and geographic aspects of Banff. We will provide opportunity for discovery, moments of reflection, dialogue, and engagement – enriching the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.