CFAT encourages the participation of artists from all backgrounds and stages in their careers in our programs to help facilitate the creation and presentation of contemporary media art.

Please see the below list of frequently asked questions. If you don't see the answer you’re looking for, feel free to reach out at anytime to our programming coordinator Jesse Mitchell at jesse@cfat.ca.

The call for the Media Art Scholarship happens once a year. The deadline changes yearly so please sign up to our newsletter to be kept up to date on submission guidelines.

CFAT has historically held residencies once a year with no set deadline. Our residencies are often thematic (curator in residence, e-lab artist in residence, etc.). Check our current news page to stay up to date on new calls for submissions.

CFAT tries to support as many mediums of media arts as possible. As a result we only hold a screening about once a year. Stay tuned to our news page for future calls for submissions for screenings.

CFAT is always up for hearing about new programs! CFAT’s programming is chosen by the Programming Committee. The Programming Committee is made up of working media artists who meet to review programming, grants and proposals once every six weeks. CFAT’s core programming funding is spoken for every year through our core programs (Media Art Scholarship, Residencies, etc.) If you would like to propose a program above and beyond those programs, proposals can be sent to the Programming Committee through the Executive Director.

We receive a lot of proposals! We will try to review yours as soon as possible but it often takes a few months. The programs are chosen on artistic merit, feasibility, and how well they fit into CFATs vision and mission. If the programming committee decides to peruse your program proposal, the Programming Director will work with you to secure project funding. This process from proposal to presentation can often take 12 – 24 months. Be prepared for this timeline.

CFAT pays CARFAC and IMAA fees to all exhibiting artists. Project proposals that do not include artist fees will not be considered. Proposals can be a one-page letter of interest forwarded to the Executive Director (Cat Bluemke, executivedirector@cfat.ca) at any time.

The Centre for Art Tapes has a long history of supporting our community with access to our equipment and facilities – this support is made in the spirit of community engagement, accessibility and similar organizational values. Requests for in-kind support are reviewed by our staff each month, please plan 4-6 weeks ahead.

Please keep in mind that our rental rates are already subsidized through donations, government support and fundraising – and that CFAT is proud to offer equipment and facilities that are well below commercial rates, providing special discounted rates to non-profits and community groups all of the time. Please remember that our equipment and staff time is limited, and that we can’t prioritize in-kind support over our existing programs.

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Who is eligible for in-kind support?
Ad-hoc/community groups, non-profit organizations, and arts and culture groups who share our vision of artistic communities and social/economic equity are welcomed to apply for in-kind support. CFAT has lots of other avenues for individual artists to get free access – if you are an individual artist please apply for one of our programs, including Technical Grants, or ask about volunteering in exchange for CFAT dollars. Commercial and for-profit projects are not eligible.

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What can I ask for?
In-kind support means that you are asking us to reduce our normal rental fees or waive (remove) them entirely for your project. Every request is different and we are happy to talk through your specific needs, but we simply cannot provide technical support or education in-kind. If you have an idea for a collaboration that is more involved than asking for free gear, please talk to our Programming Director about pitching a program.

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How do I apply for in-kind support?
Please reach out to our executive director Cat Bluemke (executivedirector@cfat.ca) for more information.

Non-Profit Organizations:

In-Kind services can be negotiated on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to our Executive Director Cat Bluemke (executivedirector@cfat.ca) for more information.

For-Profit Organizations:

We do not offer in-kind support to for-profit projects.