Short Description

InterAccess is seeking an artist-in-residence to develop work with our in-house immersive projection system, the IA 360°. Working with the guidance and support of InterAccess’s staff, technicians, and community, the selected artist will develop site-specific artwork to be displayed in an exhibition showcase at the end of the residency.  

Eligibility

  • InterAccess welcomes applications from artists at any stage in their professional practice.  
  • The artist-in-residence must be available for full-time hours with flexible scheduling, with increased on-site work toward the end of the residency.
  • Some familiarity with immersive systems or projection is encouraged.  
  • While not required, given the timeframe of the residency, we strongly encourage proposals that develop existing artworks, projects, or research within the immersive system.
  • Only individual artists may apply; due to funding restrictions, we are unable to work with duos or collectives.  
  • Applicants must:
  • be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the residency.
  • be legally entitled to work in Canada (either a citizen, permanent resident or person with refugee status – work permits are not eligible)
  • self-identify as underemployed (i.e. employed below their level of education, holding part-time employment, or in emerging fields with few jobs)
  • have completed post-secondary studies (exception: interns located in Nunavut, Yukon or NWT are not required to meet this criterion)
  • have no immediate family relationship with InterAccess

Submission Requirements

  • Artist statement (500 words maximum)
  • Project proposal (750 words maximum)
  • Support material for proposed project (optional; 5 images and 5 minutes of video maximum)
  • CV  
  • Selected portfolio of past work (5 images and 5 minutes of video maximum)

How to Apply

Send submissions to art@interaccess.org with subject line: IA360 AiR 2026 | <ARTIST NAME> in one of the following formats:

  • Single PDF (images linked or embedded, maximum 20MB)
  • Zipped folder (maximum 20MB) attached to email or through file hosting service (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc)
  • Video/ASL (10 minutes, 100MB maximum)

Program Benefits & Awards

The residency runs for 10 weeks from Jan 19 – Mar 30, 2026, supported with a weekly artist stipend of $1050, and has an expected workload of 35 hours per week.

The artist-in-residence will work both independently and with the guidance and support of InterAccess to develop an immersive, projection-based artwork using the IA 360°. Project development will start in mid-January with off-hours access to the IA 360° and continue with full gallery and IA 360° access starting at the end of February. The residency concludes with an exhibition running through the second half of March 2026.  

Residency supports include:  

  • Membership to InterAccess’s studio  
  • Dedicated technician sessions
  • Access to on-site equipment  
  • Staff support and guidance  

Entry Fee

None

Location

Toronto, Canada

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 29 September 2025

Website Link: https://www.interaccess.org/news

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