The function of the Archive is to collect writings and images by people involved with the creation, exhibition, distribution and support of video art, community television, and other forms of independent production. We are looking for materials concerning your memories and early experiences in the field. This material will help create a multi-faceted picture of video history. Materials you send will be posted regularly to the Archive. 

• information, anecdotes and personal reminiscences about groups, individuals, tools and events 
• texts, essays, writings – whether previously published or not 
• interviews 
• images – photographs, drawings, pictures 
• biographies 

What is the Video Archive?

The archive contains information and images in the following major subject areas:

• Video groups providing equipment access, training, exhibition, residencies, funding, educational opportunities and other programs
• Biographical information about media artists and other individuals in the media arts and related fields 
• Media events - exhibitions, conferences, festivals, workshops, projects, work created, performance 
• Electronic tools - independently designed devices made by and for media artists and innovative uses of commercial tools, such as cameras or computers or other equipment, and in ways in which commercial devices are modified to better serve the needs of the arts. 
• Bibliographic data relating to books, periodicals, manuscripts, essays, texts 
• Interviews

The archive can be accessed by educators, researchers, writers, students, curators, producers/artists and others interested in video history. 
 

Before you Begin

You may find it helpful to read or view other entries on your topic by searching the Archive.
The guidelines will prompt you with a series of questions to help make your submission complete - the who, what, when, where and why of your story or image.