IA Gateway 2026: Call for Proposals
In direct response to artists' diminishing access to space in the city, InterAccess is proud to continue IA Gateway, a program that opens our gallery space to the community at no-cost with a low-barrier application process.
The gallery is available between May–June 2026 for new media projects, including but not limited to: gallery installations, immersive projections, and development of works in progress. Activities can be either public (open to audiences) or private (individual studio time, prototyping, documentation etc.).
Priority is given to current IA studio members; everyone is welcome to apply.
TO APPLY
Project proposals can be submitted through this application form. The application questions are also available in list format.
Proposals are due April 13, 2025.
Application accessibility:
As an alternative to the application form, you may drop in during one of our office hours to chat through all project details with InterAccess's Programming Manager in lieu of a formal proposal. Sign-up for a slot here.
Drop-in office hours are hosted over InterAccess's Discord server and can be used by interested applicants to ask questions about the application process, eligibility, or logistics.
For more information on the application process, please attend the online info session on March 31, 2026, 3-4PM ET, registration required here.
TIMELINE
Info session: March 31, 3-4PM | Register here
Office hours:
- April 1, 4:30-6PM
- April 10, 11:30-1PM
Office hours are held in InterAccess's Discord server, invite link provided upon sign-up.
Proposal deadline: April 13, 2026, 11:59PM
Notification by: April 25, 2026
The gallery is available from May 25 - June 20, 2026 between Monday – Friday, 11AM – 6PM.
There are two different opportunities available:
Private Projects
Monday-Tuesday, 11-6PM
Best for prototyping, development, or documentation
Public Projects
Wednesday-Friday, 11-6PM
Best for gallery installations or participatory artworks
Wednesday until 9PM available for opening events
GALLERY INFORMATION
Projects will take place at InterAccess's gallery at 32 Lisgar Street.
Gallery floorplan and images are available upon request to art@interaccess.org
SELECTION PROCESS
Project proposals will be selected based on alignment with InterAccess's Programming Policy and organizational mandate, demonstrated need for access, and scheduling constraints. Priority is given to current IA Studio members with half of available opportunities set aside for current members.
Participants are responsible for their own travel.
Any additional questions? Reach out to art@interaccess.org or drop into office hours.
ABOUT IA GATEWAY
The InterAccess Gateway (IA Gateway) program facilitates low-barrier, no-cost access to gallery space for new media artists within our community. Gateway is an entry point; the term refers to network gateways, telecommunication devices that allow for the flow and translation of data between separate networks – an apt metaphor for the responsibility of organizations to provide resources and support to the artists in their community. IA Gateway was first held in 2024.