Equity Deserving Comox Valley Arts Digital Creation Hub

Digital Creative Access (DCA) is a new program offering 1.5-hour free sessions at the Digital Creation Hub (DCH) for equity-deserving individuals and groups. The DCA reduces barriers such as cost, location, and knowledge, providing access to creative digital resources and support.

Located at the CV/Arts offices in downtown Courtenay, the Digital Creative Hub is a 180 sq ft studio equipped with sound recording, photography, and videography gear. Through booking a free Digital Creative Access session, equity-deserving individuals can receive support for their creative projects, including sound recording, photography, and videography. With the assistance of a technician, these sessions help creatives learn new skills, develop their work, and advance their professional growth.

Who is Eligible for Digital Creative Access?
- Artists and groups identifying as equity deserving. Equity deserving is defined as groups who have historically been denied equal access to employment, education, and other opportunities including:
  - First Nations
  - Métis
  - Inuit people and communities
  - Urban Indigenous communities
  - Racialized communities
  - Newcomers, refugees and asylum seekers
  - Persons with disabilities/disabled persons
  - Women
  - Gender Minorities
  - Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
  - Others experiencing barriers to economic opportunity and participation.
- Equity deserving artists of all media at all levels.
Unsure if you are eligible? email us before fillling out the booking form. dch@comoxvalleyarts.com
Book a Session with Digital Creative Access

To apply, simply take a few minutes to fill out the questions below. Our selection process is based on a first-come, first-served basis. There are 5 slots throughout 2025, available every other month.

We’ll also ask you to voluntarily complete a self-identification form (which will be available after submitting the application) to help us improve equality, diversity, and inclusion efforts. This information is anonymous and won’t be shared outside of the organization.

Please note: Submitting the application shows interest in a free session but doesn’t automatically secure a booking. Once your application is reviewed, a CV/Arts staff member will reach out to schedule your session.

We plan to grow and expand the program in the future and will keep you updated through our website and social media.
Contact Information

*This information will remain private and will only be used by CVArts staff to schedule an appointment or to communicate information about your DCH appointment.
Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Please let us know your preferred pronouns.
Choose the city or area you live in*
If your city or area was not listed above, please write it below.
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Please let us know if you have any access needs that need to be fullfilled in order for you to have the best experience in the DCH. i.e. wheelchair accessibility, use of a service animal, or low vision assistnce.
Tell us a little about your project
What would you like to do in the Digital Creation Hub?*
If you chose other, please write it below.
What is your familiarity with the tech tools you plan to use?*
How many people are involved in your project?*
*For musicians in the sound studio - please provide an input list and details on number of instruments, types of instruments, vocalists needs, etc.
Anything else you'd like to share about your project or vision?
Voluntary Self-Identification Form

When you submit this application you will be asked to fill out a voluntary self-identification form to help us better understand and address barriers to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Your responses will remain confidential and will only be used to identify general trends, with no personal information shared outside of CV/Arts.

If you have any questions about the Voluntary Self-Identification form, please email us at dch@comoxvalleyarts.com.
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Contact Information

Tell us a little about your project

Voluntary Self-Identification Form