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The only streaming platform all about design, animation, and VFX, The Stash Permanent Collection provides access to a constantly growing archive of 1000s of motion projects – plus behind-the-scenes features and exclusive interviews.
Containing over 2,200 titles, VDB Streaming offers access to our vast collections of video art and experimental moving image work to institutions around the world. Founded at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) in 1976 at the inception of the media arts movement, Video Data Bank (VDB) is a leading resource in the United States for video by and about contemporary artists. From the 'Select Institution' drop-down menu, choose ‘School of Visual Arts.’ You will be directed to SVA MyID sign-in.
