This article is about the history and function of Vtape and includes an interview with its founder, Lisa Steele.

Started in 1995 Vtape exists to collect and distribute artists work from Canadian artists.

Vtape is staffed by Lisa Steele, Kim Tomczak, Wanda Vanderstoop and Louise Lilifeldt.

In the early days of Vtape, Steele's goal was to bring various video art communities from across Canada together.

The article also talks about how the internet can be used to enhance Vtape's functions as an educational medium and to further its accessibilty to the public.