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Media Arts + Technology Residency 2024 – Lawrence Bird

It is our pleasure to announce Lawrence Bird as the 2024 recipients of the Media Art + Technology Residency (MATR). MATR is designed to be a site-specific exploration of VP’s intimate Poolside Gallery where artists will respond to and utilize the gallery’s characteristics.

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2023 AGM

Prepare for the excitement of an AGM but beware the Agenda! Meet with VP Staff and Board online or via The Output as you attempt to learn about the 2022-23 year and our thrilling new plans for thriving… but be careful. One or more random members among the attendees are going to want to get even more involved and deepen their connection to being…. Among Us! Nov 30, 2023!

Dimly lit room showing three computer monitors with various audio tools on screen, desk with rackmounted audio equipment, and a midi control keyboard.

MCS Computer Update

Remember when we said we’d be moving away from Apple products?

Well, we just installed a power house of a PC in the Multi-Channel Suite (MCS). Same audio gear, but the computer now runs an Intel i9 13th Gen processor, 128gb of DDR5 RAM, and an Asus TI OC 4070 graphics card. SO MUCH POWER FOLKS.

Job Call: Facilities + Admin Assistant

Video Pool Media Arts Centre is seeking someone to fill the part-time role of Facilities and Administration Coordinator, working across various departments and acting as one of the primary contacts for members accessing VP’s equipment and facilities, especially VP’s venue, The Output.

Distribution News – October Update

Upcoming screenings and new titles from the distribution department

Cassette Tapes of different colours arranged diagonally on a teal background.

Hiring for Digitization Services

This opportunity is for BIPOC folks, with preference given to women/non-binary folks, folks with disabilities, folks who identify as 2SLGQTQI+. Some skills required, but there will be training on the job also.

This is an opportunity to hone some digital skills!

VPMAC is a leader in digitizing work for folks, from large institutions to your parents old VHS tapes. We’re currently looking for someone to work on contract, as needed, to digitize the work in both audio and video formats. At the moment, that amounts to about 120+ total hours, but there will always be more. How the hours are used up is flexible, so long as they fit within the clients timeline for delivery.

Tech News: New Framework Laptop

We go through a lot of equipment in our practices and industry. I think most of us try to hold onto our gear as long as possible because it becomes such an important part of our workflow. We’re excited to upgrade, but there is integration time, environmental costs, and actual costs to upgrading equipment. The choice to upgrade should be ours, and how we upgrade should also be up to us.

VP Call for Workshop Instructors

Call for Workshop Instructors VP is seeking artists, technicians and educators to provide training workshops in our space. We are interested in topics exploring tech and media arts that engage our membership and encourage new avenues of practice in tech…

Distribution News

Upcoming screenings and new titles from the distribution department

Brady Allard-The Five Drones

The Five Drones is presented by Cluster Festival and Video Pool Media Arts Centre.
The Five Drones is an exploration of the concept of drones in modern society. The installation is inspired by the term drone–a continuous, low-pitched sound, and the various connotations of the word in popular culture. As I reflect on the world we live in, I am struck by the increasing reliance on AI, technology, and the potential consequences this may have for humanity.