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JOIN OUR CREW! Help Us Realize Our Dream Plan For VIVO.
We love our Kaslo space, but it needs more than a coat of paint to meet the needs of media artists in the short and long term. Designer Scott Cohen has been working with VIVO to design a flexible space with improved and new facilities for the production, exhibition, education, and conservation of media art.
The good news is, we’ve secured the nuts and bolts funding and our Operation Yellow Helmet is in full gear. But we need your help to make sure that our dream plan for VIVO gets realized. Our fundraising goal for our Indiegogo campaign is $8000.
Here’s what we can accomplish with your help:
What’s in it for you?
If you’re a MEDIA ARTIST: New facilities and better technology
If you’re a cultural or COMMUNITY GROUP: A quality, accessible, affordable venue
If you’re a CONTEMPORARY ART LOVER: Some of the most diverse programming in the city—from solo exhibitions to high-profile festivals—and access to 45 years of international media art.
If you’re just INCREDIBLY GENEROUS: Great perks AND knowing that you’ve supported local culture and our media artists.
Perks
The PERKS in Operation Yellow Helmet reflect your interests and popular programs of VIVO! Original artworks, one-of-a-kind experiences, access to VIVO services and events, and special perks from friends of VIVO like Queer Arts Festival and BlackFlash Magazine.
Check out ALL perks at Operation Yellow Helmet!
Support Vancouver Media Art!
Support a vital, accessible cultural venue!
Earn fantastic perks!
SUPPORT OPERATION YELLOW HELMET NOW!
VIVO THANKS ITS CAMPAIGN PARTNERS FOR THEIR GENEROSITY
Sean Michaels | Jaeden Chayce Leimert | Margaret Dragu | Mariane Bourcheix-Laporte
Matilda Aslizadeh | Gabriela Aceves-Sepulveda | HandTaste Ferments
VIVO is located in the homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples in a warehouse space at 2625 Kaslo Street south of East Broadway at the end of E 10th. Transit line 9 stops at Kaslo Street on Broadway. From the bus stop, the path is paved, curbless, and on a slight decline. The closest skytrain station is Renfrew Station, which is three blocks south-east of VIVO and has an elevator. From there, the path is paved, curbless, and on a slight incline. There is parking available at VIVO, including wheelchair access parking. There is a bike rack at the entrance. The front entrance leads indoors to a set of 7 stairs to the lobby.
A wheelchair ramp is located at the west side of the main entrance. The ramp has two runs: the first run is 20 feet long, and the second run is 26 feet. The ramp is 60 inches wide. The slope is 1:12. The ramp itself is concrete and has handrails on both sides. There is an outward swinging door (34 inch width) at the top of the ramp leading to a vestibule. A second outward swinging door (33 inch width) opens into the exhibition space. Buzzers and intercoms are located at both doors to notify staff during regular office hours or events to unlock the doors. Once unlocked, visitors can use automatic operators to open the doors.
There are two all-gender washrooms. One has a stall and is not wheelchair accessible. The other is a single room with a urinal and is wheelchair accessible: the door is 33 inches wide and inward swinging, without automation. The toilet has 11 inch clearance on the left side and a handrail.
To reach the bathrooms from the studio, exit through the double doors and proceed straight through the lobby and down the hall . Turn left, and the two bathrooms will be on your right side. The closest one has a stall and is not wheelchair accessible. The far bathroom is accessible.