Introduce yourself. We would love to know who you are, what you do and why you are interested in working with Open Space.

Open Space (est. 1972) endeavours to work in meaningful, collaborative and relational ways and invites inquiries and submissions by artists and creative practitioners activating the many possible ways of knowing, creating, experiencing and working. Open Space prioritizes relational programming and supports experimental artistic practices in all contemporary arts disciplines, including but not limited to sound and new music, literary and visual arts, and social practice welcoming creative risk and innovative engagement with art, artists and communities. Open Space is committed to the active practice of decolonial values on an organizational level, beginning with the active inclusion of folks who identify as Indigenous, Black and People of Colour in the Open Space community, and by embarking in ethical relationship-building with the Lekwungen peoples, on whose lands we exist. Open Space also occasionally puts out thematic calls for exhibitions and projects. When they occur, detailed calls for submissions will be posted on the Open Space website and social media pages.

General submissions may include:

• LETTER OF INTENT: Describe who you are, what you do and why you are interested in working with Open Space. Please include contact details and web links.

• EXAMPLES OF YOUR WORK: Approximately 10 minutes of audio or video material and/or 10-20 images. Digital files exceeding 25 MB can be sent via WeTransfer, dropbox, web link or hardcopy on USB, CD or DVD.

• OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION: Additional information not included in the above guidelines that will assist us in better understanding your work.

Submissions and programming inquiries will be reviewed after June 15, 2023 by the Programming Committee, which includes the Executive Director, the Curator Indigenous and Contemporary Art and the Curator. Digital submissions and inquiries can be sent to submissions@openspace.ca. If a digital submissions is not an available option for you, hardcopies can be sent to:

Open Space 

510 Fort St.

Victoria, BC V8W 1E6

If you or someone you know is experiencing barriers to accessing these guidelines, or barriers to providing the material requested within, please contact submissions@openspace.ca or call 250.383. 8833 to discuss alternative submissions procedures.

Updated March 3, 2023.