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

What are Lighting Gels?

Our wide assortment of Lighting Gels are some of many awesome pieces of digital art production equipment for rent at Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC). Watch this video to learn all about this tech!

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What are Lighting Gels?

Our wide assortment of Lighting Gels are some of many awesome pieces of digital art production equipment for rent at Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC). Watch this video to learn all about this tech!

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DARC Holiday Potluck 2024

Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) is hosting a potluck to thank our community for such a wonderful year! As we reflect on an amazing year filled with support, growth, and connection, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to each of you.

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Events

DARC Holiday Potluck 2024

Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) is hosting a potluck to thank our community for such a wonderful year! As we reflect on an amazing year filled with support, growth, and connection, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to each of you.

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DARC LED EXHIBITION Fall 2024, Part 2 | Nov 15th - Dec 15th

DARC LED Exhibition | November – December 2024

Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) is thrilled to announce our exhibited artists for Part 2 of the Fall 2024 LED Exhibition. This exhibition allows our diverse community of members to showcase their digital artwork on our impressive 7ft LED display. As we invite submissions, we aspire to inspire passersby of

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Day With(out) Art. Looping Screening DARC Microcinema December 1 - 6, 2024. Artist Talk with Ash Barbu Club SAW, Arts Court December 6, 2024 6 PM EDT.

Day With(out) Art 2024

Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) and Qu’ART are proud to partner with Visual AIDS for Day With(out) Art 2024 by presenting “Red Reminds Me…,” a program of seven videos reflecting the emotional spectrum of living with HIV today. The program will be presented in a looping screening in the Microcinema

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DARC Holiday Potluck 2024

Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) is hosting a potluck to thank our community for such a wonderful year! As we reflect on an amazing year filled with support, growth, and connection, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to each of you.

Read More »
DARC LED EXHIBITION Fall 2024, Part 2 | Nov 15th - Dec 15th

DARC LED Exhibition | November – December 2024

Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) is thrilled to announce our exhibited artists for Part 2 of the Fall 2024 LED Exhibition. This exhibition allows our diverse community of members to showcase their digital artwork on our impressive 7ft LED display. As we invite submissions, we aspire to inspire passersby of

Read More »
Day With(out) Art. Looping Screening DARC Microcinema December 1 - 6, 2024. Artist Talk with Ash Barbu Club SAW, Arts Court December 6, 2024 6 PM EDT.

Day With(out) Art 2024

Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) and Qu’ART are proud to partner with Visual AIDS for Day With(out) Art 2024 by presenting “Red Reminds Me…,” a program of seven videos reflecting the emotional spectrum of living with HIV today. The program will be presented in a looping screening in the Microcinema

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Education

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City of Ottawa Cultural Funding Info Series. The Loop / 2 Daly Ave. December 10, 2024. 6 - 8 PM EDT
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Yellow background with a 3D model of a retro computer on it

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.