Sept 29 - Oct 1, 2025
I had an incredible experience painting in the Art Room at the historic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel — affectionately known as "the Castle in the Rockies." During my time there, I learned about the rich history of artist residencies at the hotel.
William Cornelius Van Horne, the visionary General Manager of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), envisioned the Banff Springs Hotel as a destination to attract tourists to the Canadian West and promote rail travel. To help realize this vision, he invited artists to capture the breathtaking landscape on canvas, using their work to inspire and entice visitors to the region.
Today, Mountain Galleries continues this remarkable legacy by offering artist residencies at the hotel, supporting contemporary artists in the same spirit of creativity and exploration. I'd like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the entire dedicated team at Mountain Galleries—especially AJ, Khalil, and Dom—for their unwavering support of my art during this Artist in Residence. Your professionalism knows no bounds, and I’m truly grateful.
A sincere thank you as well to the Fairmont Banff for providing such a stunning and inspiring setting in which to create. It’s been an honour to paint in this remarkable location and to carry forward the legacy of Van Horne. @mountaingalleries@fairmontbanff
