Centre for Art Tapes

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Centre for Art Tapes

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  • Society for Arts

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Dates of existence

1978-

History

The Centre for Art Tapes (CFAT) is an artist-run, not-for-profit organization that supports the creation of video, audio and interactive digital technologies by providing production facilities, scholarships, in-house residences and mentorships for Halifax-based artists of all levels. The Centre also facilitates the dissemination of media art though exhibitions, presentations and guest curatorial projects, collaborating with groups and organizations in a variety of outreach and community initiatives. Media artists from across Canada and abroad exhibit installations, video, audio and new-media, and participate in colloquia, lectures, forums and master classes. Incorporated in 1978 as the Society for Arts, CFAT has been located in venues throughout Halifax. Current offices are located on Maitland Street in Halifax. The Centre has not had an in-house exhibition space since 1992. Instead, the centre has partnered with local galleries, theatres, and arts and community centres for programming events. The organization receives programming and core operational funding from national, provincial and municipal government sources as well as from corporations, private foundations and individuals. CFAT is currently staffed by a full-time director and a number of paid coordinators, who answer to a voluntary board of directors and oversee member-based committees responsible for programming, scholarships, festivals, workshops, equipment and other functions. Membership costs and benefits vary.

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Barker, Becka

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hierarchical

Dates of relationship

2002-2004

Description of relationship

Becka Barker was the Executive Director of the Centre for Art Tapes from 2002 to 2004.

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Eyelevel Gallery. (1974-)

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associative

Dates of relationship

1978

Description of relationship

Eyelevel Gallery and the Centre for Art Tapes have collaborated extensively since Eyelevel Gallery members established the Centre for Art Tapes in 1978.

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Sparks, Bruce

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associative

Dates of relationship

1977

Description of relationship

Bruce Sparks exhibited some of his early photography at the Centre for Art Tapes in 1977.

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Quinn, Cathy

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associative

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Cathy Quinn curated shows at the Centre for Art Tapes.

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Watt, John (1952-)

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associative

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John Watt presented his work at the Centre for Art Tapes in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

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MacDougall, Liz

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associative

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Liz MacDougall created and presented many video works at the Centre for Art Tapes.

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Murray, Ian (1951-)

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associative

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Ian Murray presented installations at the Centre for Art Tapes in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

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Final

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Full

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Language(s)

  • English

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Maintenance notes

  • Clipboard

  • Export

  • EAC

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