As an artist-run centre, empowers artists of all career levels to take risks with their contemporary visual arts practices and present their work in a critical context. Our exhibitions, publications, and special projects offer education and mentorship, facilitate regional and national dialogue, and encourage collaboration, conversation, and critical inquiry. Our programs are free and open […]Read More
As part of an ongoing series of discussions responding to the needs of arts groups in the COVID-19 crisis the Media Arts Network of Ontario partnered with Critical Distance Centre for Curators to host conversations with emerging arts organizations and collectives. This open letter proposes a program to address one of the core issues identified […]Read More
Gamma Space Collaborative Studio is a nonprofit coworking space and shared resource hub for anyone working in — and experimenting with — games and interactive digital media. www.gammaspace.ca Read More
MANO is pleased to announce the launch of the Case Works – Peer Support Network. Building on MANO’s model of direct peer to peer support as a practical and political framework for mutual aid Case Works seeks to expand our network and make these supports more accessible. Managed by an affinity group of artists and […]Read More
Since mid-March 2020 MANO has been meeting with member organizations and media arts groups from across Canada to discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. This work includes numerous sub-committees and affinity groups addressing specific issues, the clarification of pay scales for the dissemination of artists work online has been one group. This statement of solidarity […]Read More
Updated May 19, 2020 From the Federal Government Canada Emergency Business Account Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) Canada Emergency Response Benefit ***Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations*** Wage Subsidy for Small Business (Including Charities and Not-for-Profits) Canada’s COVID-19 Response Plan English and French From the Department of Canadian Heritage Information for Canadian […]Read More
A case study in going online with Images Festival Hosted by Images Festival and the Media Arts Network of Ontario (MANO) Tuesday May 5, 4:00 PM ET – 5:30 PM ET RSVP to images@imagesfestival.com with your name and organizational affiliation (if applicable) to receive a login. With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the cancellation and/or postponement of […]Read More
Hosted by the Media Arts Network of Ontario (MANO) and Critical Distance Centre for Curators (CDCC) Monday May 4, 11:00 AM ET – 12:30 PM ET RSVP with your name and group to: membership@mano-ramo.ca to receive login information. Leaders of small or emerging arts organizations and collectives: join the continuing conversation on how we can build […]Read More
with Sagan Yee, Nadine Lessio, Cole Webber and Carrie Perreault Wednesday April 29 5–7pm Co-presented by Trinity Square Video and MANO (Media Arts Network of Ontario) To register, email karina@trinitysquarevideo.com. URL link provided upon registration. Many artists and culture workers are under economic pressure and trauma regarding their employment and ability to pay for housing […]Read More
Hosted by Media Arts Network of Ontario (MANO) and the Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) Tuesday April 28, 1:00 PM ET – 2:30 PM ET In the weeks since the national shutdown has closed production centres and postponed all types of artistic creation across Canada media arts production centres have begun to evaluate their options for […]Read More
