About the digital Arts sharing Program

The Digital Arts Sharing Program (DASP) aims to address the detrimental lack of functioning and affordable projectors in the city of Calgary. Through a successful funding application to the Calgary Foundation and the Government of Alberta’s CIP Program, Ghost River Theatre is proud to be embarking on a game-changing new initiative to provide the arts community of Calgary with an important tool for innovative and inventive theatre-making. This program, managed fully by GRT, will offer accessible rental rates, provide training, and address the gap in access to projection technology that is currently available.

In larger terms, it will allow artists to continue to utilize this form of artistic expression to enrich their practices and expose Calgary audiences to an important creative tool for aesthetic storytelling.


2026-2027 Rates

Our goal is to provide artists with high quality, cutting edge projection technology at a fraction of the cost of other rental companies. We also aim to be as transparent as possible with our rates and policies. If these rates pose a financial challenge to your project, please contact us

*There is an additional booking fee of $25 for the short throw 0.75-0.95:1 Zoom Lens plus $10/day.

**5% GST is additional to the above rental rates.

*** We prioritize non-profit and art organizations. If you do not fall into this category and would like to rent from us please contact us


Projector - What’s included

Model

Christie DHD1075-GS

Type

Laser Phosphor

Resolution

1920 x 1080 HD

Brightness

10,000 ISO lumens

Contrast

300,000:1

Dimensions

Length: 22.2" (555mm)
Width: 19.2" (480mm)
Height: 7.6" (190mm)

Weight

54.9lbs (24.9kg)

Power

100-240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz (w/ 15A fuse)
10 Amps
1070 Watt

more Information

Christie Website

LENSES

1.52-2.89:1 zoom

Well suited for most projection environments. 

Unless otherwise requested, all projectors come with this lens. 

0.75-0.95:1 Zoom

This is a short throw lens, best suited for situations where the distance between projector and screen is limited.


*Note there is only one of these lenses available. Please request well in advance to ensure availability. 

Ceiling mount

The included mount kit allows the projector to be hung from a grid. The extender rod adds 16.45" - 24.33" to the drop distance. This mount does not come attached to the projector but is very easy to install. See our Learn section for more information. 

Signal Converter & Cable

Each projector kit comes with a HDMI to SDI adapter and 100 foot coaxial cable. This adapter allows you to send a video signal over long distances using very affordable coaxial cable (RG-59) with a BNC connection. Because the projector has an SDI input, the conversion is only necessary once. 

Note, in order to use this method of connection, you need an HDMI signal out of your playback device. Don't worry if you don't have one though, there are options.  See F.A.Q. for more details.  

road case

Everything fits into a road case for easy transportation. Yes it has wheels!

Dimensions : 28" (L) x 24" (W) x 24" (H)

Weight : 70 lbs when loaded.

(Please bring a friend to help lift this into your car, there are handles on each side.)

Questions regarding the operation of the projectors click here


Chauvet Hurricane 1800 Flex Fogger

 

le maitre radiance hazer

 

Projector Screen with Stand (100 in)

Inflatable Projector Screen (22ft)


Before Reserving

  1. You need insurance before renting from us. This, unfortunately, is not negotiable and the equipment cannot be picked up without proof of insurance. Want to know more about this? Read here.
     

  2. Please understand that we are an arts organization and not a large rental company. We do not have permanent staff working in rentals, and thus have to bring in someone each time a rental is made. For this reason, we ask that you kindly show up at the agreed upon time to collect and return the equipment. This also means that we are not available for pick-ups or drop-offs on weekends as we are often in show ourselves.


How to Reserve

  1. Fill out the rental form below.

  2. We will contact you within 3 business days. At this point we will request a 50% deposit that can be paid by e-transfer, credit card or personal cheque.

  3. More information is available in our Rental F.A.Q.


CANCELLATION Policy

It costs us time and resources to process requests and cancellations. Cancellations may also prevent us from renting to other people.  For these reasons we have to charge a cancellation fee.

  • Any cancellation made before 1 month prior to rental date will be charged $75,  the remaining deposit will be refunded. 

  • Cancellations made later than 1 month prior to rental date will be charged $100 the remaining deposit will be refunded.  


NEed some professional help?

Need some advice on setting up your projection project? Don't feel confident climbing up a ladder with a projector? Want to know what software is best or how to use it? Concerned you aren't getting the best quality out of your work?

Contact us if you need assistance. 


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