Particle + Wave 2026 Call for SubmissionsWe’re thrilled to announce that submissions are now open for the 11th edition of Particle + Wave, EMMEDIA’s annual festival of experimental media arts, happening February–March 2026.This is your chance to be part of one of Canada’s most exciting platforms for innovative media art. We’re inviting local, national, and international artists to submit proposals for: Performances Exhibitions & Installations Film & Video Screenings Selected exhibitions will be hosted at EMMEDIA’s Gallery and Screening Room, and performances/screenings will light up TELUS Spark’s Infinity Dome Theatre.Deadline to apply: September 6, 2025 at Midnight MSTAll selected artists will be paid in accordance with the CARFAC-RAAV Minimum Fee Schedule.The full call and application guidelines are available now. APPLY NOW OPEN ACCESS: APPLICATIONS FOR 2025 ARE OPEN! The focus of Open Access is to aid in the production of media art projects, giving participants up to one year to complete their works. This program is directed toward intermediate and senior artists. Potential program participants are asked to send in an application that includes current CV, script/storyboard or treatment, project description, detailed budget and relevant support material. The number of projects supported annually is dependent on funding and the quality of submissions received. OPEN ACCESS IN-KINDEMMEDIA will provide access to our in-house editing and production equipment for the duration of their open access. Participants are required to engage in a public event related to their work. The event is up to the discretion of the artist, but could include an artist talk, screening, exhibition, presentation, performance, studio visit, etc. EMMEDIA OPEN ACCESS APPLICATIONIf you have any questions about Open Access please contact Production Department at:operations@emmedia.ca
