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.
As a Digital Arts Resource Centre Member, you gain access to equipment, facilities, grants, residencies, workshop discounts, and so much more!Â
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.
As a Digital Arts Resource Centre Member, you gain access to equipment, facilities, grants, residencies, workshop discounts, and so much more!Â
The Mediatheque was a crazy, messy, beautiful thing, and still is today. Learn about its history from former Director of SAW Video Penny McCann in this retrospective essay!
We’re looking for a Social Media & Communications Assistant to join our team from September 2026 to February 2027.
We’re looking for a Production Coordinator to join our team from September 2026 to February 2027.
The Mediatheque was a crazy, messy, beautiful thing, and still is today. Learn about its history from former Director of SAW Video Penny McCann in this retrospective essay!
We’re looking for a Social Media & Communications Assistant to join our team from September 2026 to February 2027.
We’re looking for a Production Coordinator to join our team from September 2026 to February 2027.
DARC is inviting its members to submit to our new LED Exhibition. Inspire passersby of the Arts Court building with your captivating artworks!
Join Nancy Lee and Kiran Bhumber as they discuss the worldbuilding process behind UNION, a speculative sci-fi project that uses immersive media and technology to explore themes of ritual, intimacy, and surveillance.
This 45th anniversary screen-based pop-up exhibition marks both a celebration of that enduring history and a forward-looking embrace of DARC’s renewed identity, honouring the past while stepping boldly into its next chapter.
We’re hosting our annual Garage Sale this summer on Saturday, July 11th. If you’re a member, you can even reserve a table!
Join Nancy Lee and Kiran Bhumber as they discuss the worldbuilding process behind UNION, a speculative sci-fi project that uses immersive media and technology to explore themes of ritual, intimacy, and surveillance.
This 45th anniversary screen-based pop-up exhibition marks both a celebration of that enduring history and a forward-looking embrace of DARC’s renewed identity, honouring the past while stepping boldly into its next chapter.
We’re hosting our annual Garage Sale this summer on Saturday, July 11th. If you’re a member, you can even reserve a table!
DARC is excited to present our annual Big Gay Screening in partnership with Qu’ART. Join us for this FREE event and celebrate the creativity within the queer community!
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.
DARC members can book time in our number of high-end production and post-production facilities.
DARC offers equipment rentals to Essentials and Extended Access members.Â
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Only active DARC members may access equipment rentals. Equipment may be rented in one-week intervals.
DARC members can book time in our number of high-end production and post-production facilities.
DARC offers equipment rentals to Essentials and Extended Access members.Â
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Only active DARC members may access equipment rentals. Equipment may be rented in one-week intervals.
DARC members can book time in our number of high-end production and post-production facilities.