The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated

Preservation & Technology: Hundreds of hours of rare and unique audio and video material preserved; free and open source software designed for the audio/visual archiving community; development of an educational platform to assist with prioritizing audio/visual collections; in-depth collection assessments preformed for organizations in need. In keeping with general trajectory of the department, Fee-for-service work was balanced by a range of exciting grant-funded endeavors. BAVC preservation was supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Endowment for the Arts (The Preservation Access Program). Throughout the year, staff members participated in numerous conferences and events including the American Moving Image Archivists (AMIA), American Library Association (ALA), the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works (AIC), extending the departments reputation for educational leadership and advocacy in the field. Just as BAVC as an organization has transcended its video origins, BAVCs Preservation department has adapted to the needs of the digital world while staying true to its core mission: To democratize access to tools of media making and media preserving.

Training & Resources: BAVCs training programs provide industry-recognized certifications in video, digital audio, web design and multimedia training to more than 2,000 students per year. BAVC offers free or subsidized training to over 250 individuals per year. BAVC also offers career counseling, soft-skill development workshops and job and internship placement services. For over 40 years, BAVC, has trained a diverse mix of artists, experienced media professionals, educators, low-income adults, nonprofit and community based organizations and industry partners in various multimedia technologies. BAVC is also a training partner for the City of San Franciscos TechSF Apprenticeship Initiative.