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- Multiple media
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Dates of creation area
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1973 - onwards (Creation)
- Creator
- VIVO Media Arts Centre
Physical description area
Physical description
Consists of multiple medias, including paper files, graphic material, posters, art objects, videos, audio recordings, photographs, and 35mm slides.
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Archival description area
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Biographical history
The Satellite Video Exchange Society (SVES) was incorporated on July 23, 1973 as a non-profit organization under the Societies Act of British Columbia. Growing out of a broad interest in the use of new video technology for aesthetic, documentary, and activist purposes along with the publication of a Video Exchange Directory in 1971 and Matrix symposium in January 1973, its goals were to promote the non-commercial use of video technology through education and international video tape exchange. SVES was conceived from the beginning as an artist-run centre, with business decisions being made through a Management Collective. The initial functions of SVES included tape and print library services, equipment rental, workshops and screenings. In 1978 activities expanded to include a new serial publication, Video Guide (which continued through 1992), and the introduction of a video tape distribution service, Video Out Distribution, in 1979. The centre operated by SVES was the "Video Inn" at 261 Powell Street in Vancouver. In 1988 a move was made to 1102 Homer Street and a third move was made in 1993 to 1965 Main Street. Founding members were Renee Baert, Michael Goldberg, Patricia Hardman, Charles Keast, Ann McDonald, Janet Miller, Shawn Preus, Paula Wainberg, Richard Ward, and Paul Wong. The SVES operates under the name VIVO Media Arts Centre.
Custodial history
Scope and content
The fonds consists of records generated by the Satellite Video Exchange Society throughout its history.
Notes area
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Some access restrictions may apply in accordance with SVES policy.
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BCAUL control number: SVE-3686