Digital Arts Resource Centre

Welcome to DARC! Digital Arts Resource Centre is a not-for-profit, artist-run media art centre 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. Becoming a DARC member is a great way to learn, connect to community and expand your artistic practice both online and IRL. We've launched an online member portal stacked with a full audio/visual library of online content including workshops, lectures, artist talks, online publications, curated artist resources and other exciting online services for members to access from wherever they are. Join our vibrant membership base today!  💻💙🌈 https://lnkd.in/gpe39VDF #mediaart #digitalart #ottawa #ottawaart

Meet Nickie, instructor of our "How to Build Your Creative Brand with Storytelling" workshop! 🎨🖥️ Nickie Shobeiry is a writer, film and radio producer, covering arts, culture and social impact in Canada and beyond. As a second-generation Iranian raised in England and now living in Ottawa, she's always looking for ways to create space for unheard stories and voices. Make sure to join Nickie later this month to learn hands-on skills to help identify and leverage your unique brand voice to grow your online presence! 📅 Jan 15 - Feb 5, 2025 | 6 - 8 PM 📍 Digital Arts Resource Centre | 67 Nicholas St. 🔗 Register now at https://lnkd.in/evkh5Aft #OttawaArts #OttArts #OttawaArtists #OttawaWorkshops #OttawaBrand #OttawaBusiness

🚨 2025 MEMBERSHIP RATES ARE NOW IN EFFECT 🚨 As of today, our new DARC membership rates are officially in effect. We appreciate all of our loyal members and thank you for your understanding as we navigate these changes. Your support helps us continue to promote creativity and community in the arts! 💖 If you haven't yet, consider joining or renewing your membership to become part of the DARC family. Thank you for being part of our community! #DARC #MembershipUpdate #SupportTheArts

Thank you to the City of Ottawa for providing DARC with a Minor Capital grant! DARC would like to thank the City of Ottawa (@cityofottawa) for providing us with a $7500 minor capital grant to improve our cultural facilities. Thank you to the City of Ottawa for providing us with the operational funding needed to keep our equipment and resources accessible, affordable, and available for media artists of all kinds!

(L'ANGLAIS SUIT) Nous voulons remercier l'Association des Communautés Francophones d'Ottawa pour leur don à DARC pour promouvoir le bilinguisme! DARC voudrait remercier l'ACFO (@acfoottawa) pour nous avoir fourni un don de 11 000 $ pour digitaliser notre programmation et ressources, ainsi que des cours offertes complètement en français. Merci encore à l'AFCO pour avoir donné les fonds nécessaires pour toucher un plus large public d'artistes de tous niveaux de talent dans les deux langues officielles du Canada. --- Thank you to the Association des Communautés Francophones d'Ottawa for providing DARC with a bilingualism grant! DARC would like to thank ACFO (@acfoottawa) for providing us with a $11,000 grant to bilingualize our programming and resources, including workshops offered fully in French. Thank you again to ACFO for providing us with the funding needed to reach more media artists of all skill levels in both official languages!

Digital Arts Resource Centre is excited to present our annual Resolution screening! 🎉 Resolution is a public screening featuring a selection of works created by DARC members during the previous year. Join us in Arts Court Theatre on Thursday, January 23 at 7PM. Artists will be in attendance to participate in a brief Q&A with the audience, followed by a reception at Arts Court Studio. RESOLUTION 2025 features works by Conor DeVries, Conrad Osei-Bonsu, Pixie Cram, aenl, Chris Cowan, Penny McCann, Emilie Azevedo, Yuli Sato, and Bridget Farr. 📅 January 23, 2025 | Doors at 6:30 PM | Screening at 7 PM 📍 Arts Court Theatre | 2 Daly Ave 🎟️ Free Admission ($10 suggested donation) #DigitalArtsResoureCentre #RESOLUTION #RESOLUTION2025 #FilmScreening #OttawaFilmmakers

Reminder that DARC will close from December 21 – January 5 2025; Arts Court will be closed from December 24 – January 1 2025. DARC will reopen on January 6, 2025. Equipment returns from the winter break must return to DARC no later than noon on January 9th 2025. If you haven’t already, please review your email to use the Calendy link to schedule your return. See you in the new year!

Remember that DARC will be changing our membership rates starting January 6th, 2025. If you want to keep the current rate, be sure to renew your membership before the end of the year. New rates will apply to anyone who signs up or renews after the 6th. Thanks for being a part of our community!

Our holiday 3-for-1 equipment rental deal is back! ❄️ When you book equipment before our holiday closure on December 20th, you pay for 5 days but keep the equipment for up to 21 days! That’s 3 weeks, and you’re only paying for 1! Deck the halls indeed. Equipment must be returned no later than noon on Thursday January 9; please you the calendy link provided in your booking to secure pickup and drop off. Equipment pickups will be from 10am-6pm. Please have your gear request in to rentals@digitalartsresourcentre.ca no later than Monday December 16. Extended Access members can book the Recording Studio* or the Digital Edit Suite for the ‘after hours’ pricing during the entire closure. You will need to sign out an access card to enter the building December 24 onward. First time bookers will need an after hours orientation. Please book your keys, days and times by Tuesday December 17. First time bookers will need to attend an after-hours orientation on Thursday December 19. We can book two members on the same day if time allows, so book early to ensure your slot is secured. Happy Holidays, and we'll see you in the New Year! #DigitalArtsResourceCentre #Rentals #EquipmentRentals

🌟 Ready to tell your story? 🌟 Join DARC and Nickie Shobeiry (@nickieshobeiry) from January 15th to February 5th for our 'How to Build Your Creative Brand with Storytelling' workshop! Over four sessions, you'll discover your unique brand voice, sharpen your copywriting skills, plan an engaging promotional campaign, and build valuable networking connections. Perfect for artists wanting to level up their online presence -- without the cringe factor! 💪✨ 📅 January 15th - February 5th, 2025 | 6 - 8 PM 📍 In-Person Workshop | 2 Daly Ave 🔗 Register now on our website at https://lnkd.in/evkh5Aft #BrandStorytelling #DigitalArtsResourceCentre