What is DARC?

Digital Arts Resource Centre (formerly SAW Video) is a not-for-profit, artist-run media art centre in Ottawa, Ontario that fosters the growth and development of artists through access to equipment, training, mentorship, and programming. Our mission is to support a diverse community of media artists empowered by technology, programming and the exchange of ideas.

Two smiling DARC Staff members!

Why become a member?

As a Digital Arts Resource Centre Member, you gain access to equipment, facilities, grants, residencies, workshop discounts, and so much more! 

What is DARC?

Digital Arts Resource Centre (formerly SAW Video) is a not-for-profit, artist-run media art centre in Ottawa, Ontario that fosters the growth and development of artists through access to equipment, training, mentorship, and programming. Our mission is to support a diverse community of media artists empowered by technology, programming and the exchange of ideas.

Why become a member?

As a Digital Arts Resource Centre Member, you gain access to equipment, facilities, grants, residencies, workshop discounts, and so much more! 

Two smiling DARC Staff members!

News

DARC Indigenous Residency Program. Presented with the support of the Hnatyshyn Foundation. Application Deadline: June 30, 2025 0 11:59 EST.

Submissions for the DARC Indigenous Residency are now open!

Presented with the support of the Hnatyshyn Foundation, DARC’s Indigenous Residency is a one-month intensive on-site artist residency, offered to mid-career Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) artists across Canada who are seeking to develop their current practice, experiment with a new medium, or continue

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Events

BIG GAY SCREENING. DARC Microcinema | 67 Nicholas St. June 4, 2025 | 6 PM EST.

DARC’s Big Gay Screening

DARC is excited to present our annual Big Gay Screening in partnership with Qu’ART. This year’s program brings together a variety of genres, showcasing a mix of skillfully made short films by Canadian artists.

Join us for this FREE event and celebrate the creativity within the queer community!

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CrossCulture Jam Showcase. 15 mai / May 15th. 18h / 6PM. Club SAW.

CrossCulture Jam Showcase

Rejoignez-nous le 15 mai à 18h pour le CrossCulture Jam Showcase, un événement exceptionnel qui mettra en lumière la créativité et la collaboration des artistes anglophones et francophones d’Ottawa et Gatineau.

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BIG GAY SCREENING. DARC Microcinema | 67 Nicholas St. June 4, 2025 | 6 PM EST.

DARC’s Big Gay Screening

DARC is excited to present our annual Big Gay Screening in partnership with Qu’ART. This year’s program brings together a variety of genres, showcasing a mix of skillfully made short films by Canadian artists.

Join us for this FREE event and celebrate the creativity within the queer community!

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. May 26th, 2025 @ 6PM. 67 Nicholas Street. In-Person at the Loop & Online via Zoom

Annual General Meeting 2025

Digital Arts Resource Centre’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday, May 26th, 2025 at 6:00pm in-person at the Loop (67 Nicholas St) and virtually over Zoom.

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CrossCulture Jam Showcase. 15 mai / May 15th. 18h / 6PM. Club SAW.

CrossCulture Jam Showcase

Rejoignez-nous le 15 mai à 18h pour le CrossCulture Jam Showcase, un événement exceptionnel qui mettra en lumière la créativité et la collaboration des artistes anglophones et francophones d’Ottawa et Gatineau.

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Education

Video Camp for Youth. Summer Camp | DARC. July 28 - Aug 8, 2025. 10AM - 5PM EST.
Recording Studio Orientation. In-Person Orientation. DARC Recording Studio. May 21, 2025. 6PM.
Pink background featuring the ARRI Alexa SXT-EV on a tripod and text that reads Cinema-Grade Camerawork: Shooting with the ARRI ALEXA
Yellow background featuring the ARRI Alexa SXT-EV on a tripod and text that reads Info Session
Dark blue background with an image of a film slate floating and text that reads Intro to Filmmaking

Rentals

Equipment

DARC offers equipment rentals to Essentials and Extended Access members. 

 

Only active DARC members may access equipment rentals. Equipment may be rented in one-week intervals.

Facilities

DARC members can book time in our number of high-end production and post-production facilities.

Equipment

DARC offers equipment rentals to Essentials and Extended Access members. 

 

Only active DARC members may access equipment rentals. Equipment may be rented in one-week intervals.

Facilities

DARC members can book time in our number of high-end production and post-production facilities.

Equipment

DARC offers equipment rentals to Essentials and Extended Access members. 

 

Only active DARC members may access equipment rentals. Equipment may be rented in one-week intervals.

Facilities

DARC members can book time in our number of high-end production and post-production facilities.