Visual Arts Open Lecture Series: Germaine

Visual Arts Open Lecture Series: Germaine, located in Banff in the Canadian Rockies, offers an inspiring artist talk that deepens creative practice. This afternoon lecture features Governor General’s Award–winning artist Germaine Koh, known for work that bridges people, technology, and natural systems. Travellers can listen in as she shares insights from projects such as Slow Fashion Season, Home Made Home, League, and a land-based artist residency, all highlighting sustainability, play, and community. Her talk emphasizes the value of hands-on making, giving visitors practical ideas to bring back to their own creative lives. Hosted in the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Building at 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, the event is part of the Summer Banff Artist in Residence (BAiR) program, which supports visual artists working across mediums in a focused mountain setting.