Item consists of two video recordings, one in english "Fisherman to fisherman" and the other in french "De pecheur a pecheur". The video was descirbed by CFAT as: "Until 1976, with the overthrow of the Sandinista regime, the Nicaraguan government paid little attention to their in-shore fisheries. Now fishermen face the challenge of improving their methods and distribution structure. Through creative sharing of knowledge and equipment, Atlantic Canadian fishermen and OXFAM are helping Nicaraguan fishermen improve their industry. Fisherman to Fisherman is a touching and thorough document of the active professional and cultural exchange between two fishermen of these two nations."
Item consists of two video recordings "100% Can Con"- Dump the Deal (3 min., 51 sec.) by Richard Underhill and "Brand New Car"- Steve Adams Band (4min.) by Shuffle Demon Productions.
Item consists of a video recording that is an educational recording about the buisness of being an aritst. The tape is comprised on three sections: marketing (18 min., 30 sec.), artist related services (25 min., 30 sec.), and financial smarts (17 min., 30 sec).
Item consists of a video recording by Darcy Lange entitled "Aire Del Mar". Original description state that the tape has deteriorated and cannot be viewed,
Item consists of video recordings of promotions and documentary videos entitled "The Abilities Foundation of N.S." (25 min., 30 sec.), "Haven For Refugees", and "Booth Cable Promo".
Item consists of an audio recordings by Kevin Norcorss. The tape consists of: Side A: Fly Derived Music (Daylight) and Phaenicia Sericata and Side B: Frog Derived Music (Night) and Hyla Crucifer
Item consists of video works created by various artists between 1980 and 1986. Videos include: Embodiments of the mind 2 by Edward Slopek (3 min., 11 sec.); Wall to Wall by Eric Cameron (11 min.); Cheyene a romance by Liz MacDougall and Andy Dowden (3 min., 55 sec.); A car the road and a camera, by Daniel Lander (2 min., 6 sec.); Beautiful Beasts by Kathy Tanney (5 min., 6 sec.).
Items consist of a video recording of a collage that merges documentary with a figurative narrative style. The video uses writing, music, visual and sound effects to enhance the themes of politicization and empowerment.
Item consists of an audio recording of Andy James at the 1986 Audio by Artists Festival Radio Series, CKDU 97.5 Halifax, Nova Scotia. This festival was dedicated to Andy James, who was a Halifax artist who passed away in January 1986. The tapes features recordings entitled: Bracelet, Auto Cannibalistic Culture, Well Come On Baby, It's Not My Fault, My Life Is Gold Fleck, Gimme Dem Smokes, Mother and Dad- this is George Butler, It's Only Love, Where Do My Thoughts Come From?.
Item consists of a video recording showing a group of women using video equipment. The women go to the Public Gardens, where an interview with a man takes place.
Item consists of audio recordings by Rita McKeough. The tape consists of: Side A (1988) 1- Bedroom, 2- Kitchen, 3- Living Room and Side B (1989) 1- Gallery, 2- House, #1 3- House #2.
Item consists of audio recordinsg by Sintax Error featuring: "Because"," here without you", "synthetic farm", "5 ‘o clock suspicion", "turn the wheel", "hands", "elephant girl", "oh no", "chanson acadienne", "normal guy", "yan", "croiz d bois", "croix de fer quele ciel", "10 big barbs" and "white box".
Item is a video work created by Carolyn Lounder, Micah Lexier, David MacDonald, and Liz MacDougall in 1983. According to a conversation with Liz MacDougall on February 11th, 2007, this tape was a Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) Summer Project.
Item consists of a video recording which was constructed to combat Conservative government propaganda. The video pictures Canada as a strong and proud nation that features interviews with prominent Canadians who state their reservations with the Free Trade Policy, which the Mulroney government has attempted to denigrate all opposition to the policy with the United States.
Item consists of a compilation of video recordings by the Centre for Art Tapes. The recordings include: Georgia (3:00), Obey Your Heart (14:00), Fascynacja (10:45), Sanctuary of the Heart (20:00), Remembering Anna (10:51), On the Street (19:08), One Saturday in Earltown (23:47).
Item consists of audio recordings entitled "Have a Change of Heart", "Gigalo Gin!", "The Sleepwalker", "The Great Profit comes for a visit" and "A Variation of Sixnote".
Item consists of video recordings by Halifax-Lublin Exchange Videotapes: Popular Projects, Girls Just Want to Have Funds by Cathy Busby and Melodie Calvert, Sirensong by Jan Peacock, Fascynacja by Doug Porter, Nothing Personal by Melodie Calvert and Obey Your Heart by Dean Brousseau.
Item consists of two separate video recordings, "Survival: Still the Issue" and "Like Life It: Some Hfx. Video". This video work was a part of the 1986 video exhibition, "Life Like It", which featured Halifax-based video artists and travelled nationally.
Item consists of a video recording by Robert Hersey that is describee as: "Through interviews Arthur develops a rather externalized portrait of a senior high school student of the same name."
Item consists of a video recording by Valerie LeBlanc that is an abstract visual of a personal poetic narrative that also features images of a picket fence.
Item consists of an audio recording of May 2, 1986 when 150 boats gathered in the Vancouver Harbour to perform the first-ever Vancouver Harbour Symphony for boat horns.
Item consists of audio recordings by Andy James, which were played at the 1986 Audio by Artist Festival and produced by Andy Dowden. The festival was dedicated to Andy James, who passed away in January 1986 and contributed to the festival in the past. Material was aired on CKDU.
Item consists of a video recording by Cathy Busby and Melodie Calvert which have a narrative which uses humour to provide a glimpse at the working conditions of an underpaid arts administrator.
Item is a set of two videos that documents a multi-media performance. In the performance, Clive Robertson dresses as Joseph Beuys while reading the news.
Item consists of a video recording featuring audio of poet Wallace Stevens, juxtaposed with visual artwork of the artist and poet Theresa Hak Kyung Cha. The video was screened on September 22, 2004 as a part of the Centre for Art Tapes' 25th Anniversary archival works screening, "Exquisite Archive".
