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 & Events

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, September 30.

Statement for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On this National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) stands in solidarity with Indigenous communities, honouring the survivors of residential schools, their families, and the ongoing legacy of trauma experienced by Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island. We recognize the deep injustices

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DARC LED Exhibition, Fall 2024, Part 1 | October 1st - 30th

DARC LED Exhibition | October 2024

Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) is thrilled to announce our exhibited artists for Part 1 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

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National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, September 30.

Statement for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On this National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) stands in solidarity with Indigenous communities, honouring the survivors of residential schools, their families, and the ongoing legacy of trauma experienced by Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island. We recognize the deep injustices

Read More »
DARC LED Exhibition, Fall 2024, Part 1 | October 1st - 30th

DARC LED Exhibition | October 2024

Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) is thrilled to announce our exhibited artists for Part 1 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

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DARC Social Club. Member Meetup. 67 Nicholas St. October 25, 2024 @ 5PM.

DARC Social Club

Introducing the DARC Social Club, open to all our active members. Social Club is a safe space for members to socialize, vent, or simply just exist. Artists often are stressed with juggling multiple jobs/gigs, trying to find that next big idea, or just the pressure

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Education

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Collective Sound Listening. In-Person workshop. 67 Nicholas St. October 26, 2024. 1 - 4 PM.
Photo of glowing, floating rectangles with bright floral visual projected onto them. Text to the left of the rectangles reads Interactive Projection Mapping
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Live Streaming Orientation. In-Person Orientation. 67 Nicholas St. Sept 10, 2024. 4 - 6 PM.
bright blue background with a white clapperboard with text that reads Intro to Filmmaking, In-Person Workshop October 5- 13

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.