DCTV believes that expanding public access to the electronic media arts invigorates our nations democracy. Founded in 1972 by Jon Alpert and Keiko Tsuno, DCTV has fostered a diverse and inclusive media arts community for over 30 years. DCTV pursues its educational mission by introducing members of the community to the basics of electronic media through hundreds of free or lowcost production courses and access to broadcastquality production equipment. From humble beginnings DCTVs first educational projects operated from the back of a dilapidated mail truck, DCTV has established a communitybased foothold in a field dominated by large corporations. From its headquarters in a landmark firehouse in downtown New York City, DCTV serves individuals who could not otherwise afford a media arts education. DCTVs broadcast studio allows artists to broadcast work live over cable television and the Internet to millions of households. DCTVs Cybercar, a mobile production vehicle with a giant video wall mounted on the side of the vehicle, allows the organization to take its services on the road, reaching people across the nation and broadcasting around the world. DCTV is the most honored independent nonprofit media center in the nation. Its productions, reaching over 100 million viewers each year, have received 15 national Emmy Awards, 3 duPontColumbia Awards, and every other major award in the television field. In recognition of DCTVs artistic integrity and social commitment, the organization was awarded a highly competitive National Endowment for the Arts Leadership Projects for the Millennium grant.

Address: 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013
Telephone: (212) 966.4510
Fax: (212) 226.3053
Website: http://www.dctvny.org/