Participating artists have complete aesthetic and technical control over all aspects of the making process. Hank Rudolph, the Coordinator, provides instruction and technical assistance concerning the operation of the system. Individuals retain all rights over materials produced but are required to donate a copy of completed work to the library. A complete list of equipment is available by request. While the Center does not exhibit works directly, thousands of people annually have an opportunity to view works created by artists participating in the Residency Program and the Finishing Funds Program through museum and gallery exhibitions throughout the United States and internationally, through cable, broadcast and the Internet.
Works are available from the major distributors of media art.
Presentation Funds supports personal presentations by electronic media and film artists at non-profit organizations in New York State. Emphasis is placed on developing new audiences and exhibition venues, on assisting organizations with special constituencies, and on introducing moving image and sound works to new audiences in all regions of the State. January Media Arts Technical Assistance Fund promotes professional growth and organizational development. The Fund is designed to help non-profit media arts programs in New York State stabilize, strengthen or restructure their media arts organizational capacity, services and activities. We offer sponsorship for artists' projects in the electronic and film arts, providing support services, assistance with development and fiscal and administrative management services.