Call for Artists with a Tactile Practice!
2026 Tactile Co-Learning Engagement.
Deadline for submission: Friday, March 13th (end of day), 2026.
grunt.ca/tactile-co-learning-engagement/
The Tactile Co-Learning Engagement is a 6-week program designed to explore tactile (touch) learning and artistic expression in contemporary art spaces. Participants work collaboratively with grunt gallery staff to deepen their understanding of access challenges and possibilities for tactile contemporary art practice. 2 non-visual artists will be selected to participate in the program that runs from April to mid-May 2026.
This program is limited to artists residing in the Greater Vancouver Regional District or Metro Vancouver. Priority is given to artists who self-identify as Non-Visual, Blind, Low-Vision, or Partially Sighted. Additionally, Indigenous artists from Host Nations (Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh) with a tactile practice are prioritized.
Join us for an Information Session (online on Zoom):
Wednesday, March 4th at 6PM.
Register by emailing aep@grunt.ca – ASL interpreters are available. Registration closes February 25th.
Accessibility:
grunt gallery is accessed from the sidewalk via a 106” long, 64” wide concrete ramp that rises 12”. The slope is 1 : 8.75. There are no rails on the ramp. The front entrance is an outward-swinging double door with a total width of 64”, and with hand and foot height buttons for automated opening. Entry to the Media Lab behind the gallery space is via a 42” wide passage and entry to the neighbouring amenity space is through a manually operated outward swinging double door with a total width of 70”. No stairs, inclines, or elevators are necessary to access the public areas once inside the gallery.
grunt gallery has a single gender neutral washroom that is accessed via a 31” wide doorway with an automated swinging door with a door handle that is 40” high. The toilet has a 10” clearance on the left side and a 21” clearance in front, with a support bar on the left side. The sink height is 34”.
grunt has immunocompromised guests and staff. Masks are strongly encouraged and are provided at the door.
Please contact us via access@grunt.ca with any questions, feedback or to discuss access needs.
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