New & Upcoming:

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WORKSHOP -Shaping Light: Projection Mapping with MadMapper

A Projection Mapping with MadMapper Workshop Series!

Step into the transformative world of projection mapping with artist jaymez, where light and creativity converge to redefine space and perception.

This workshop series introduces projection mapping as a dynamic art form, from the basics of setup to some advanced techniques for larger-scale exhibitions.

Summer Job Posting: Collections and Digitization Assistant

Video Pool Media Arts Centre is hiring for the position of Digitization and Collections Assistant.

This is an 11-week position at 28 hours/week. This position is supported by the Young Canada Works program, as such, we are looking for a current student under the age of 30 who will be returning to school in the fall.

Hand written text surrounds a green inked machine drawn line resembling a circular path. The text in black inked capital letters reads with spelling mistakes "THE WAY MACHINE LEARNING WORKS IS LIKE GASLIGHTING TELL IT A BANANA IS A CAT ENOUGH TIMES IT WILL BELIVE ALL BANANAS ARE CATS" 

ART TALK – Dispelling Misconceptions: A Fresh Perspective on AI

In partnership with Harbour Collective and First Fridays, artist and mentor Erika Lincoln invite us to reflect on AI and how it has evolved. Through storytelling and critical insights, she’ll challenge common misconceptions and open up a dialogue on the technology’s artistic potential.

Attendees are encouraged to join the discussion, ask questions, and explore their own thoughts on the intersection of AI and creativity in a collaborative and welcoming environment.

SLFMAE 2025

Anthony Valade – Artist in Residence for SLFMAE 2025

Please Welcome Anthony Valade to VP’s Scott Leroux Residency Program!

It is our pleasure to announce Anthony Valade as the 2025 recipient of the Scott Leroux Fund for Media Arts Exploration (SLFMAE). In memory of Scott Leroux and supported by the Leroux family, the SLFMAE is an annual, month-long residency focused on the research and exploration of a specific technology and related aesthetic approaches. This year the residency is focused on working  with the Analogue Video system.

Mission Statement

Video Pool Media Arts Centre aims to inspire curiosity and creative expression through open exploration of technology in all media art forms, focusing on practices that are adventurous, independent, and explore niche approaches to art and technology. We strive to cultivate experimental artistic practices and accessibility to technology through presentation, production, distribution and education while also supporting the greater arts community through our programs, facilities and expertise.

VP houses the largest collection of prairie video art in Canada, presents work at the intersection of technology and art in our Poolside Gallery, and The Output, our A/V performance and rehearsal venue, provides new opportunities for performance-based work.

VP is Manitoba’s only artist-run centre dedicated to the exploration of technology-based art.

We are located on Treaty 1 Territory in  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Come visit us in the Artspace building, Unit 221 + 300, 100 Arthur St.