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Why give?

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    CFAT has always operated with artist and community oriented ethos. Perhaps we have helped make one of your favourite artworks actualize!

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    We are a registered charity organization and non-profit. Our vision is not about making $$$. But sustaining DIY, experimental and marginalized new media practices.

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    We give thousands of dollars of in-kind gear to other organizations every year. Help us continue to help exhibitions happen!

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    We are the only dedicated media arts centre in Nova Scotia.

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    Not only are we a production and gear rental, but we offer paid opportunities for our members to learn new skills and get hands-on experience with our stuff. Exhibitions, artist-in-residency programs and more.

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    Honestly, the rent is really high. at our space. We love our community and the location. By offering a donation we can look into other options that are more sustainable.

Words from past CFAT artists:

  • I feel very lucky to have participated in CFAT's paid 6-month Virtual Reality Artist Residency. As a predominantly traditional painter, I was curious and inspired by the virtual reality artwork I had seen. Having the opportunity to delve into the world of media art and work with video game development software for virtual reality was an exciting and scary challenge. CFAT provided an immersive learning environment that was supported by cutting-edge technology and the expertise of Riss, Seamus, Jesse, and Paloma. I finished the program having created a VR experience I was proud of, which was showcased at MSVU Gallery with the assistance of David and Claire. The whole experience has truly empowered my confidence in exploring new possibilities in my creative expression.

    Kayza Degraff-Ford - 2023 VR Artist in Residence

  • CFAT was instrumental in my early development as a new media artist, where I had the opportunity to learn 3D and VR skills during a residency there in 2022. Having unlimited access to equipment and fully paid opportunities are rare for emerging artists, and without this residency I strongly believe would not be the artist I am today. Staff go above and beyond to provide personalized support to their community and they do an amazing job of creating accessible, inclusive spaces for media arts. CFAT is a truly special place.

    Hailey Guzik - 2022 VR Artist in Residence

  • The Centre for Art Tapes is a fantastic organization. The staff are accommodating, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and helpful. In my time as a Video Artist in Residence, and now thanks to my continuing membership, I've had a blast working with the wonderful wide array of equipment and facilities that CFAT has to offer, learning and experimenting with various programs and gadgets and gizmos. I have never worked anywhere where I felt more supported in my exploration and development as an artist. I love CFAT!New List Item

    Charlie Maclean - 2024 Video Artist in Residence

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 FAQs

  • CFAT is an inclusive artist-run centre that supports artists who use video, audio, and electronic media to express ideas and stories that are under-represented in mainstream culture. CFAT is devoted to the exchange of ideas among diverse artists through experimentation, mentorship, presentation, and research.


  • CFAT supports artists working with media technologies by providing subsidized public access to professional equipment, facilities, technical expertise, educational resources, mentorship, and other forms of professional and creative support. Through its organizational structure and its activities, CFAT strives to put marginalized artists into the centre of discourses and practices of media art. CFAT is transparent and accountable in its decisions, governance and finances.

  • Upon request.