Access Gallery closed our doors to the public in March in order to support efforts to "flatten the curve" of COVID-19. In April we made the decision to postpone our spring exhibition to the fall. Turning inward during this time has allowed us to focus on the slow and thoughtful planning required of us in this uncertain time; to prioritize our mental and physical well-being; to model responsible community care; and to ensure the safest execution of our future programming.
The Board and Staff of Access Gallery wish to unequivocally state our support for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and our solidarity with those demanding justice for Black and Indigenous lives lost to police violence and brutality.
Supporting efforts to "flatten the curve" of COVID-19, Access Gallery is now closed to the public until further notice. We will be cancelling all remaining events related to Mmm... and plan to host similar gatherings (Crit Nites, Drawing Nites, Brain Lunches) at another time. The Members Show & Sale is now finished.
Hand in hand with Mmm.., we're hosting a fundraising campaign! Check this out for fun swag and updates about our month. Every donation helps this small but mighty artist-run centre! Visit to browse, donate, and share this with your friends! https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/mmm2020
Access Gallery is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Member’s Show & Sale, opening our space to showcase the variety of talents of our community.
Access will be closed 4 February 2020 due to weather. Check our social media accounts for any further updates about today, and news about tomorrow should conditions worsen.
As the holiday season approaches, we’d like to wish everyone a warm and happy winter.
Access Gallery will be closed from 21 December 2019 to 6 January 2020, inclusive. For news and updates on our current and upcoming programming, visit our website or any of our social media links. Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
Our hearts are full! A huge thank you goes to the sponsors, members, volunteers, board members, staff, and 44 artist donors who made our most important fundraiser of the year More is More a memorable event celebrating artist-run culture! As a non-profit, we depend on the support of our community to continue as a platform for emerging + experimental art practices.
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The Program Assistant will work closely with the Director/Curator to develop and executive a curatorial project with accompanying publication. In addition to this project, they will work closely with the Project Coordinator, the Board of Directors, visiting curators, and participating artists to coordinate the gallery’s exhibitions. This is an opportunity not only to learn about the inner workings of an artist-run centre, but to do so through the development of an autonomous project with support of an established organization.
Visit our table at the Vancouver Art Book Fair from 18 to 20 October 2019 at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. We'll be launching a new publication to accompany Fermenting Feminism, and will bring a selection of our more recent publications and a new edition of tote bags!
Access will be closed until mid September. Katie and Yasmine are busily preparing for our fall exhibition, PLOT projects, submissions review, and forthcoming fundraiser—taking time for beaches, picnics, summer walks, and studio days where we can. Have a relaxing summer, and we'll see you in September for the opening reception of Fermenting Feminism!
Access Gallery is currently accepting proposals for review. Deadline is 15 August for fall review. Visit Submissions for full information.