Ed Video is a charitable artist-run centre which fosters the creation, exhibition and appreciation of media arts. Ed Video Media Arts Centre is a leader in the creation, promotion and appreciation of independent media art in Canada. Ed Video is an inclusive and innovative educational centre that supports artists and diverse communities in all aspects of media arts. Ed Video exists to instigate and enable the creation and exhibition of independent media arts. Anyone can become a member, take workshops, rent equipment, or take part in events.
Since 1976, Ed Video has helped members create video-based projects that represent the diversity, spirit and viewpoints of the people in the Guelph region. They achieve this by offering skill-enriching workshops at a variety of experience levels and renting video production equipment at rates that are affordable for users at all levels.
Ed Video creates lasting links between artists, audiences, and organizations in our role as an established cultural centre in a city renowned for being vibrant with creativity. Above all, Ed Video is committed to the EDucational potential that video has for creators and viewers, young and old, and promoting the control and comprehension of contemporary video-based art.
Contrary to what their name suggests, Ed Video does not serve only video artists. Their membership explores the creative potentials of many forms of art, including film, sound art, installation, and new media.