InterAccess is currently accepting workshop proposals from new media artists, creative technologists, educators, and artist-facilitators for two program streams: our new Sustainable Practices series, and our ongoing Education Workshops.

Sustainable Practices
Deadline: February 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
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Sustainable Practices is a special programming series dedicated to highlighting and sharing hands-on skills related to environmentally sustainable practices in new media. 

New media practices can have a significant environmental impact due to the technologies used, creating high volumes of e-waste, plastics use, energy processing, and more. As artists become increasingly concerned about their ecological impact, many are developing their own alternative approaches. Through this series, InterAccess aims to support these vital practices and create a forum for skill-building and knowledge sharing.

This series of free public sessions will be hosted at the InterAccess studio during our Open Studio nights, which take place Wednesday evenings from 6-9PM throughout 2025. 

Call for Proposals

InterAccess is seeking artist-facilitators interested in leading a session on a sustainable new media practice. Sessions will run 2-3 hours and should include a hands-on component focused on tangible skill-building or techniques, suitable for a group of 15-30 participants.

Topics of interest include hacking & re-purposing electronics; biofabrication; open-source computing; harnessing renewable energy; alternative filaments for 3D printing; and more. Experimental processes are encouraged.

Each session will be allocated a materials budget of $125. Refreshments will be provided by InterAccess. 

Facilitators will be paid an artist fee of $520. This fee is inclusive of session prep, administrative labour, and facilitation.

Submission Process

• Submit your proposal via Google Form by the deadline (February 23, 2025, 11:59pm ET).
• InterAccess staff will review all applications.
• Selected facilitators will be confirmed and contacted by the end of March 2025.

Due to the hands-on nature of these practices, in-person sessions will be prioritized. Online proposals will also be considered. 

We strongly encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including artists who are Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ-identified, Gender Diverse, Two-Spirit, and Persons with Disabilities. 

Education Workshops
Deadline: Ongoing
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Proposals received by February 23, 2025 will be considered for 2025.

InterAccess’s workshops combine technical skill-building with creative, critically focused topics that explore the impact of technology on the social, political, and cultural aspects of contemporary life. Focused on small groups of up to 15 participants, professional artist-instructors provide tailored instruction, focused individual support, and facilitate safe spaces for participants to create and explore.

InterAccess aims to offer educational programming that is timely, relevant, comprehensive, and delivered by excellent instructors. Workshop registration is open to the public and our membership base. Workshop pricing varies in accordance with workshop length and materials required, with the standard being $50 per half-day workshop for non-members and $30 for members.

To view past Workshop programming, please visit our Workshops page.

Ideal Workshop Proposals:

• Focus on a contemporary skill set in new media or electronic art
• Allow for hands-on instruction
• Make use of the facilities, tools, and equipment already available to InterAccess
• Require minimal material or software purchases by individual participants
• Compliment programming already offered by InterAccess

Workshop Format:

• We are currently prioritizing single-session workshops, up to 4 hours in length. 
• Workshops run on weekday evenings or weekends. 
• Workshops are held in-person at the InterAccess studio. Online workshops are held via Zoom.

InterAccess’s artist-led workshops are paid in accordance with CARFAC Presentation Fees ($520 for up to 4 hours). This fee is inclusive of session prep, administrative labour, and facilitation. 

Submission Process

• Submit your workshop proposal via Google Form.
• Workshop proposals are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis.
• Proposals submitted by February 23, 2025 at 11:59pm ET will be considered for our 2025 programming year.
• Selected facilitators will be contacted by the Education & Studio Manager. 

Due to the hands-on nature of our workshops, in-person sessions will be prioritized. Online proposals will also be considered. 

We strongly encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including artists who are Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ-identified, Gender Diverse, Two-Spirit, and Persons with Disabilities.  

Any other questions? Please reach out to the Education & Studio Manager, Tiffany Schofield, at tiffany@interaccess.org to get in touch.