Art of Piano 2027 is a two-week intensive program at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Canada, aimed at emerging classical pianists who have recently completed or are pursuing advanced music education. The program offers individual lessons and workshops with internationally recognized teachers such as Timo Andres, Michelle Cann, David Kaplan, Nicolas Namoradze and Joanna MacGregor, as well as masterclasses on technique, creative strategies, concert curation and career development.

Participants have access to a specialized studio 24/7, recordings of public performances for their own archive, and the opportunity to perform within Banff's arts community. The program features a special focus on Philip Glass' Piano Études, and at least two places are reserved for composer-pianists who perform their own works. Participants stay in private rooms in on-campus accommodation throughout their stay.

The total program fee is USD 3820.95, but participants receive a Banff Centre Arts Scholarship of USD 1947.49 which covers tuition as well as contributions to accommodation and meals. After the scholarship, the participant's share is USD 1873.46. In addition, there is an application fee of USD 65 (USD 35 for applicants who identify as Indigenous), which covers application processing including SlideRoom fee.

• Who can apply: Emerging classical pianists who have recently completed or are pursuing advanced/postgraduate music education, open internationally including applicants residing in Norway. Composer-pianists are also encouraged to apply.
• Field of culture: Music
• Covered / paid out: Banff Centre Arts Scholarship covers tuition as well as contributions to accommodation and meals, valued at approximately USD 1947.49. Participants also receive access to studio, performance recordings and a commemorative gift (Philip Glass Piano Études).
• You pay yourself: Participant contribution of approximately USD 1873.46 after scholarship, plus non-refundable application fee of USD 65 (USD 35 for Indigenous people, including SlideRoom fee).
• Application deadline: 25.11.2026
• Place: Banff, Alberta, Canada
• Organizer: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity