The Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) is a member-driven non-profit national organization working to advance and strengthen the media arts community in Canada. Representing over 100 independent film, video, audio, and new media production, distribution, and exhibition organizations in all parts of the country, the IMAA serves over 16,000 independent media artists and cultural workers.
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TUNING IN: 2026 National Media Arts Gathering
Join us for the 2026 National Media Arts Gathering Tuning In in Tiohtià:ke (Montreal, Quebec) from June 17 to 19, 2026! The 2026 National Media Arts Gathering is an event for arts administrators from media arts organizations located in so-called Canada to connect with each other, foster solidarity, and organize for the future of our sector. The…
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TUNING IN: 2026 National Media Arts Gathering
Join us for the 2026 National Media Arts Gathering Tuning In in Tiohtià:ke (Montreal, Quebec) from June 17 to 19, 2026! The 2026 National Media Arts…
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Media Arts Fee Schedule Workshop @ Ed Video Media Arts Centre
💰 JOIN IMAA’S WORKSHOP at Ed Video Media Arts Centre! 📍 In person in Guelph, Ontario 🗓️ Wednesday, February 18, from 7-8pm Address: 46 Essex St,…
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Fee Schedule Virtual Workshop – February 12, 2026
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP – Thursday, February 12, 2026 Join the IMAA team February 12, 2026 1-2:30 PM (ET) on Zoom for an info session on the 2026 media arts…
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For over 40 years, the Independent Media Arts Alliance has brought together the many voices making up the media arts community. The Alliance was created by artists from all over the country to advocate for collective interests, support artists and arts administrators as well as build capacity in the sector.
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interConnect
interConnect was a collective intelligence initiative that brought together artists, arts professionals, and organizations to share and build knowledge about digital projects and…
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IMAASource
IMAASource is a database of useful tools, documents, and information for media arts organizations, gathered by the IMAA team, close partners and counterparts in other fields. Within IMAASource, you will find toolkits, best practice guides, policy…
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