Access

** Due to the ongoing health risks associated with COVID 19, we are asking visitors to wear masks while visiting our office. We offer “contactless” pick-up for gear rentals. If you are feeling unwell or experiencing symptoms, we encourage you to stay home and enjoy our virtual programming. Thank you for your kindness and understanding. 

Where we are located

Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) is located at 67 Nicholas St in the Ottawa downtown core.  DARC acknowledges that we are located on the unceded and unsurrendered territories of the Algonquin peoples.

 

History of Indigenous Peoples in the Ottawa/Gatineau Region

 

We are tenants in the broader Arts Court facility which houses many of Ottawa’s arts and culture institutions, festivals and cooperatives. 

physical access

 

All doors at DARC have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. DARC is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. DARC’s main entrance is located at 67 Nicholas Street which is fully wheelchair accessible. Alternate wheelchair-accessible entry is available through 2 Daly Ave at the Arts Court main entrance or the Ottawa Art Gallery. Elevator access is available from 9AM – 11PM. 

 

DARC is dedicated to accommodating your needs to the best of our abilities. We acknowledge that there are preexisting barriers to accessing our centre. We perform internal accessibility audits of our physical and digital spaces each year to better serve our community. We also welcome inquiries, feedback and resources regarding accessibility and accessibility improvement by phone (613.238.7648 x. 1) or by email at access@digitalartsresourcecentre.ca. DARC staff are available and happy to assist with all inquiries and requests regarding physical access.

A floor plan of DARC

getting here

O-train + Bus Routes

DARC is within close walking distance to the Rideau O-Train Station and the MacKenzie King Bridge Bus Stops. 

 

Fares are $3.75 with cash and $3.70 with a Presto Card, transfers last 90 minutes on weekdays, 2 hours on weekends.

parking

Paid street parking is available on 67 Nicholas St. 

 

Paid parking is available directly across the street from the Arts Court building at the Rideau Centre. 

Online access

Our virtual events take place through the video-calling platform Zoom where there is access to a real-time live Closed Captioning (CC) feature, a Q&A section to accommodate additional accessibility requests, ASL interpreters (if needed, will be provided), dial-in from phone numbers as well as an accessibility point person who is available to assist with troubleshooting or access issues. In addition, our online events in Zoom support screen readers, provide high contrast mode, and have screen magnifiers and visual modifications.

language barriers

Unless advertised otherwise, DARC staff speak and write fluently in the English language only. Individual staff are available who speak French.

Allergy and scent sensitivity

Although we encourage folks to refrain from using scents or bringing food and animals containing allergens, we cannot guarantee a scent/allergy free space. Service animals are very welcome and do not fall under any restrictions in our spaces. 

free programming access

All DARC programming and single-session online workshops are offered on a sliding scale, meaning individuals determine their own fees based on what they can afford. We understand that everyone’s situation is different. When registering for workshops, we ask that you honestly examine your privilege (i.e. education, generational wealth, parental or community support, partnership status, and other circumstances that may provide a safety net when financial setbacks occur). DARC also offers a no-cost ticket option if access to funds is a barrier to participation. The DARC Microcinema has no entry fees. We want to show appreciation to those who come out to our programming events and we will never turn anyone away due to a lack of funds. For more information please email us.