Donate to an existing endowment fund

Pay tribute to a friend, family member, or colleague by contributing to one of the following endowment funds.  Your donation to any arts-related endowment will be matched through the Canada Cultural Investment Fund To be eligible for the match, donations must be made by November 15 of each year.


Arnold Spohr Distinguished Guest Artist Endowment for Dance

The endowment in the name of legendary dancer and artistic director Arnold Spohr is creating a legacy of world-class learning, mentorship, and creative mastery in dance.


75th Anniversary Endowment Fund

In celebration of the Banff Centre's 75th Anniversary in 2008, the Centre has established the 75th Anniversary Endowment Fund.


60th Anniversary Dance Endowment

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Dance, The Banff Centre is establishing an endowment to benefit dancers for generations to come.


Patricia Clifford Scholarship Endowment Fund

The Patricia Clifford Scholarship Endowment Fund will provide financial assistance in perpetuity to one or more writers enrolled in programs at The Banff Centre with a preference for writers exploring the topic of illness.


Bruce McKinnon Memorial Endowment

Bruce McKinnon Memorial Endowment

This endowment in memory of Bruce Mckinnon will support The Banff Centre's jazz program providing opportunities for musicians to create and learn in the mountain setting that Bruce loved.


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Denis Jackson Endowment
for Jazz Orchestra

With your support, this scholarship in memory of Denis Jackson can continue to provide outstanding jazz musicians the opportunity to pursue their creative and professional ambitions in the area of Jazz Orchestra through the unique environment offered by The Banff Centre.


Gwen Hadley Scholarship
in Literary Arts Endowment

This endowment in memory of Gwen Hadley provides scholarships to Literary Arts participants at The Banff Centre.  It was established through the generous support of Banff School of Advanced Management (BSAM) alumni and others who knew Gwen Hadley. 


Donate to Leighton Artists' Colony

Donate to the Leighton Artists' Colony Renewal Endowment

With your support, this endowment will  help renew the Studios beyond the general ongoing maintenance conducted by The Banff Centre.


Muriel Jolliffe

Muriel Jolliffe Endowment for Dance

This endowment in memory of dancer Muriel Jolliffe will provide sustainable funding for dance programs at The Banff Centre to foster the development of exceptional dancers.

Endowment Funds