At the core of grunt’s work since its inception in 1984 has been the creation of an extensive archive of materials, reflecting the depth of our programming and the important Canadian artists we have supported and showcased.

Since 1984 we have amassed a huge collection of materials, including printed documents, slides, digital images, video tapes as well as extensive audio files. The grunt Archive consists of documentation of over 300 exhibitions, 200 performances, as well as publications, conferences, festivals and other special events. Grunt’s archive features work by international and Canadian artists with a strong focus on contemporary First Nations artwork – significant material not available in any other archive or collection.

Activating the Archives will bring together extensive and significant cultural content (image, video, text, publications, curriculum, critical writing and community involvement) into an engaging and interactive online presentation.

Working with curators, writers, and designers, grunt is developing a series of websites that will bring the archives online. This project involves the production of six subject based websites as well as an interactive database system that will support independent research and exploration. These online resources are scheduled to launch in the spring of 2012.

ATA:

Project Manager: Malcolm Levy

Producer: Glenn Alteen

Administration: Meagan Kus, Mary Ann Anderson, Linda Gorrie, Cornelia Wyngaarden

Copyright: Cornelia Wyngaarden

Marketing: Demian Petryshyn, Francois Roux, Adrienne Greyeyes, Diana Zapata, Olga Alexandru, Jessica

Mach, Dan Pon, Sonia Hebert, Sylvana d’Angelo, Alexander Pimm

Collections and Database Manager: Olga Alexandru

Collections and Database Support: Jessica Mach, Diana Zapata, Kendra McLellan

Technical Director: Archer Pechawis

Lead Digitizer: Brian Gotro

Digitization Team: Steven Tong, Dan Pon, Zoe Tissandier

Technical Support: Steven Tong

Curators: Tania Willard, Dana Claxton, Glenn Alteen, Malcolm Levy, Archer Pechawis, Christine Stoddard,

Kate Armstrong, Pat Beaton, Paula Jardine, Polina Bachlakova

Curatorial Assistance: Joi Arcand, Jennifer Campbell, D’Arcy O’Connor, Jessica Mach

Editors: Venge Dixon, Hillary Wood

Programmers: Mainsocial - Ben Nevile, Alana Scott, Ginger Ngo, All Nations Media, Terry

ATA Assistant: Sarah Cole-Burnett

Indian Acts

Curator: Dana Claxton, Tania Willard

Curatorial Assistance: Joi Arcand

Roundtable: Daina Warren, Glenn Alteen, Tania Willard, Joi Arcand, Dana Claxton

Writers: Daina Warren, Tania Willard, Dana Claxton

Funding: CIF, Sask Arts Board, Vancouver Foundation, ArtsFACT, Canada Council, City of Vancouver,

Tribe

Sculpture

Curator: Glenn Alteen, Polina Bachlakova

Writers: Robin Peck, Grant Schilling

Artist Interview: Mary Alice

Dedication: George Sawchuck and Annette Hurtig

Funding: CIF, Vancouver Foundation, ArtsFACT, Canada Council, City of Vancouver

Art of Engagement

Curator: Tania Willard, Pat Beaton, Paula Jardine

Writers: Glenn Alteen

Funding: CIF, Vancouver Foundation, ArtsFACT, Canada Council, City of Vancouver, BCAC ABCD

Extract

Curator: Kate Armstrong

Curatorial Assistance: Jennifer Campbell

Writers: Kate Armstrong

Funders: CIF, Vancouver Foundation, ArtsFACT, Canada Council, City of Vancouver

Ahasiw

Curator: Malcolm Levy, Glenn Alteen, Archer Pechawis

Curatorial support: D’Arcy O’Connor, Jessica Mach

Writers: Sara Diamond, Zainub Verjee, Steve Loft, Marcia Crosby

Source material: Alain Malo, Michelle Brah, Western Front, National Gallery, Vtape

Funding: CIF, Vancouver Foundation, ArtsFACT, Canada Council, City of Vancouver, BCAC Innovations,

Canada Council Media Arts, SFU

Intersection

Curator: Christine Stoddard

Writers: T.L. Cowan, Christine Stoddard

Roundtable: Laiwan, Archer Pechawis, Paul Wong

Funders: CIF, Vancouver Foundation, ArtsFACT, Canada Council, City of Vancouver

Funders: CIF, ArtsFACT , Vancouver Foundation, Canada Council, BCAC Innovations, Canada Council

Media Arts, City of Vancouver , BCAC Co-op, BCAC ABCD, Sask Arts Board, Tribe, Vtape, Western Front,

VIVO, SFU