Critical Distance Locations CANADA

PS Guelph was initiated in 2013 by Musagetes, a charitable foundation for the arts based in Guelph, in collaboration with a few book-loving arts community members. PS Guelph’s roster of books includes both Guelph-centric and internationally-focused works, including books of poetry, art books, graphic works, collections of essays, an abécédaire on improvisation, a musical workbook, an early Gothic novel, and books that explore queer culture in different communities.

Or Gallery is a non-profit artist-run centre that was initiated as a project space by Vancouver artist, Laiwan in 1983. Or Gallery strives to be a space of discourse and risk-taking in the production and consideration of contemporary art and related discourses, education and professional mentorship. Serving as a space that engages with the overlaps and connections between artists, curators, writers and cultural workers, the Gallery supports local and artistic communities through both professional and general-interest lectures, workshops and other outreach activities, which often include community-initiated programs. Or Gallery publishes artist books, editions and anthologies, and since 2010, has operated a small bookstore featuring local, small press and imported publications.

AKA Artist-Run is a centre for emergent practices for artists at any stage of their careers, providing space and support for critical, safe, and open exchange. AKA’s artistic direction considers the intentionality behind grassroots founding—led by a female artist collective making space in Saskatoon for experimental art practices.