Founded in 1933, located in Banff National Park a UNESCO World Heritage site, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is a learning organization built upon an extraordinary legacy of excellence in artistic and creative development. We are a global organization leading in arts, culture, and creativity across dozens of disciplines inspiring all who attend to unleash their creative potential. The Leighton Artists Studios are 9 unique studios located in a beautiful, secluded, wooded area on the Banff Centre campus, and offer an environment that is intense and stimulating; a location free of daily pressure and distraction; an ideal space for creativity and intense productivity.