Due to the number of submissions and nature of our planning process, only proposals of interest will be contacted. We accept submissions on an ongoing basis to be considered by the Director/Curator, and we periodically host juried reviews to ensure a collective consideration of proposals.



Access Gallery’s programming includes visual and media art exhibitions, installations, performances, and special projects. We receive 100+ submissions each year. Access welcomes submissions from local, national, and international artists at early stages and/or at moments of risk in more established practices. Curatorial decisions are made by the Director/Curator, Katie Belcher, informed both by her independent research and a submissions review committee, which changes annually. This committee of artists, staff, and board members identifies practices of interest, giving equal attention to projects in development as to finished work.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

If these submission guidelines are a barrier and you’d prefer to submit in a more accessible format, please contact Director/Curator, Katie Belcher, at k.belcher@accessgallery.ca or 604-689-2907.



Please submit proposals as a single zipped folder by email to submissions@accessgallery.ca. In addition to specific deadlines, we welcome submissions year-round, which will be kept on file for consideration by the Director/Curator, staff, and guest curators.

CV or short biography (maximum 2 pages)

An opportunity to tell us about yourself and your artistic practice. This could include previous projects, exhibitions, and experience, and/or the context in which you make your work.

Support Material

Up to 10 samples of recent work and a detailed image list

Images – JPEG file only, 72dpi, 1024x768px

For video and audio files, please submit a URL to an online link – 5 minutes maximum

Please include title, medium, date, and label each file, i.e 01surname.jpg

Critical reviews of past projects and professional references can be included but are not required. Weblinks are welcome, but please give us directions to relevant information.

Project description or letter of intent (maximum 2 pages)

A detailed proposal for your project, or exhibition, describing what you wish to do and any special requirements for your work.

tell us about your practice (the material and conceptual concerns that drive your work).

describe the structure of your project (are you applying for an exhibition, in need of support for a social practice, planning a series of events, etc?) discuss any specific needs from us including physical or technical requirements

if it helps, here are some prompts: why do you want to present this work with us as opposed to another gallery? how might presenting it in this location inform and impact your work? does your practice rely on research, either formal or experiential?



SUPPORT

Selected artists for exhibition will be supported in the following ways: