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

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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CrossCulture Jam. DARC Microcinema | 67 rue Nicholas April 27, 2025 | 27 avril 2025 10 AM - 5 PM | 10h à 17h.

CrossCulture Jam

Rejoignez-nous le 27 avril pour CrossCulture Jam, une occasion unique presenté avec ACFO et ArtsConnect, où des artistes anglophones et francophones se rassembleront pour imaginer et créer une pièce musicale originale intégrant musique, danse, art visuel, film et arts médiatiques.

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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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CrossCulture Jam. DARC Microcinema | 67 rue Nicholas April 27, 2025 | 27 avril 2025 10 AM - 5 PM | 10h à 17h.

CrossCulture Jam

Rejoignez-nous le 27 avril pour CrossCulture Jam, une occasion unique presenté avec ACFO et ArtsConnect, où des artistes anglophones et francophones se rassembleront pour imaginer et créer une pièce musicale originale intégrant musique, danse, art visuel, film et arts médiatiques.

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L'inhumain. National Canadian Film Day screening. Looping Screening. April 16, 2025.

L’inhumain | National Canadian Film Day Screening

DARC is proud to present L’inhumain (The Inhuman), Jason Brennan’s (Anishinaabe) directorial debut, for National Canadian Film Day on Wednesday, April 16th. Join us in the Microcinema for a looping screening of this Indigenous sci-fi/horror film, presented in collaboration with REEL CANADA.

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Education

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
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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.