Vtape

Vtape is a Canadian artist-run, not-for-profit distributor dedicated to video art. Describing itself as Canada’s leading distributor in this field, it represents more than 1,100 artists and over 6,700 titles, with a collection spanning the beginnings of video art through contemporary work. Its catalogue supports visitors in discovering artists and works through search, an artist index, recent acquisitions, and online resources. Vtape also offers opportunities to preview, rent, and purchase video works, helping audiences and organizations access its distributed collection.

Beyond distribution, Vtape provides digitization services and practical best-practices guides, and offers class visits and resources for artists, including information about submitting work and distribution. Its research activities include a research centre, critical writing, and an index. The organization also presents current and past events, maintains an archive, and publishes materials connected to its programs. Based at 401 Richmond Street West in Toronto, Vtape combines collection access, artist support, research, and public programming to advance engagement with video art.