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
Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) is proud to present looping screenings of istén:’a by KJ Edwards, There and Back by Benson Jolly Saganash, There is no word by Carmel Whittle, Sibi by Mike McKay and Gilbert Whiteduck, in honour of the National Day for Truth
Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) is proud to present artists Kwende Kefentse and Rachel Kalpana JAMES as DARC’s Expanded Practice artists in residence for Summer 2026!
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!
Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) is proud to present looping screenings of istén:’a by KJ Edwards, There and Back by Benson Jolly Saganash, There is no word by Carmel Whittle, Sibi by Mike McKay and Gilbert Whiteduck, in honour of the National Day for Truth
Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) is proud to present artists Kwende Kefentse and Rachel Kalpana JAMES as DARC’s Expanded Practice artists in residence for Summer 2026!
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.
Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) is proud to present looping screenings of istén:’a by KJ Edwards, There and Back by Benson Jolly Saganash, There is no word by Carmel Whittle, Sibi by Mike McKay and Gilbert Whiteduck, in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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.
Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) is proud to present looping screenings of istén:’a by KJ Edwards, There and Back by Benson Jolly Saganash, There is no word by Carmel Whittle, Sibi by Mike McKay and Gilbert Whiteduck, in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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 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.