OBORO is an artist centre that favours the development of art practices locally, nationally and internationally. OBORO’s sphere of activity encompasses visual and media arts, performing arts, new technologies and emerging practices. OBORO’s more specific mandate is to support creation in various cultural practices; to encourage innovation, experimentation, the exchange of ideas and the sharing of knowledge; OBORO's objective is to promote awareness and dialog within the art world and society at large and to contribute to a culture of peace.
Active in Montreal since 1995, OBORO's New Media Lab is a stimulating and creative environment that promotes innovative practices. It’s objective in the community at large is to advance research in the arts and new technologies. The Lab singles itself out by providing an enjoyable work environment, friendly and informed staff and high quality at affordable rates. Through the New Media Lab , OBORO offers a large variety of research, production, presentation and training resources unique to Montreal's new media ecology, The lab also offers a number of different assistance programs to artists as well as access to equipment at speical rates for members.