All Access Archive is a virtual archive space and ongoing research project, based in Amsterdam, NL.
The collection aims to serve as a cyclical resource; expanded through contributions from designers and creatives, workshop sessions, and public events; in return, to be freely distributed and shared for the production of new works.
We are open for submissions of original/found works. These can be:
1. graphic (typefaces, publications, posters, prints of any kind and size),
2. fashion objects (garments, sketches, textile experiments, weaving)
3. texts (prose, essays, scripts, poetry, notes)
4. photography
5. architecture/industrial design (sketches, objects, plans)
We are all access, meaning anyone is welcome to utilize the collection for personal or commercial use.
We only accept submissions that carry a Free Art License, and typefaces with a SIL Open Font License or other open-source equivalents.
* Click here to contribute a work to the archive
Archive access is currently in the works. In the meantime, to request material or any inquiries, you can reach us at aaa.allaccessarchive@gmail.com
Further Reading / Terms
AAA's primary goal is to facilitate the ongoing development of design practices and initiatives.
Through its open-source and all-access approach, the archive serves not only as a repository but also
as a resource for the further critical examination of authorship and copyright. We aim to actively promote collective
learning practices and the open sharing of creative materials and research.
We believe knowledge, critique and innovation thrive when freely exchanged, and therefore see ourselves as a
small gear in a much larger machine; one that is pre-established and ever-modified through principles of copyleft and open knowledge.
Submissions are open to all individuals or groups, regardless of professional status, geographic location, or affiliation.
By submitting, the contributor affirms they have the rights to share the submitted work under the specified licensing terms.
To ensure proper archiving, the submission form includes a detailed overview of the contribution. Please make sure that all the information is filled in correctly. This will help us maintain the integrity of the collection, and ensure that each contribution is properly attributed and accessible for future use and research.
We welcome digital submissions in the following formats:
Due to the lack of a permanent physical space, All Access Archive (AAA) currently operates physical submissions as a virtual consignment system.
Here’s how it works:
All submissions must carry a license that allows open access and reuse:
All Access Archive operates under an all access ethos. Submitted works will be made publicly available for both personal and commercial use, in alignment with the licensing terms. Contributors understand and agree that their submissions may be downloaded, modified, or redistributed by others.
AAA, via its licensing policy, makes sure that the contributors will receive proper credit in the resulting works.
All Access Archive is currently supported by AFK (Amsterdam Fonds voor de Kunst) and Stimuleringsfonds.
All Access Archive reserves the right to decline submissions that do not meet the above requirements or align with the project’s mission. Declined submissions will not be stored or shared.
By submitting, contributors acknowledge and accept these terms and conditions.