“Access to professional tools is essential to learning!”
Derek Edamura, Cascadia Media Labs
Cascadia Media Labs is proud to announce a new partnership with Wacom, the global leader in creative pen displays and digital drawing technology. Through this collaboration, Wacom products will be integrated into Cascadia Media Labs’ workshops, educational programs, and community computer labs, providing participants with hands-on access to professional creative tools used throughout the film, animation, design, and digital arts industries.
The partnership represents a significant step forward in Cascadia Media Labs’ mission to make high-quality creative education more accessible to emerging filmmakers, artists, and storytellers across the Pacific Northwest.
"As we build programs that support the next generation of media makers, access to professional tools is essential," said Derek Edamura, Executive Director of Cascadia Media Labs. "Wacom has long been an industry standard for creative professionals. Bringing their technology into our classrooms and labs gives participants the opportunity to develop skills using the same tools they may encounter in professional studios, production environments, and creative workplaces."
By incorporating Wacom products into its educational ecosystem, Cascadia Media Labs aims to remove barriers that often prevent emerging creatives from gaining experience with professional-grade equipment. The partnership also aligns with Cascadia Media Labs’ broader vision of creating equitable pathways into the creative industries by connecting participants with industry-relevant tools, mentorship opportunities, and practical skills development.
As Cascadia Media Lab continues to expand its educational offerings, community workshops, and filmmaker support programs, the organization looks forward to working alongside Wacom to inspire new creative possibilities and empower the next generation of visual storytellers.
"This partnership with Wacom helps us create more opportunities for storytellers to learn, explore, and build confidence in their creative practice."
Derek Edamura, Cascadia Media Labs
About Cascadia Media Lab
Cascadia Media Lab is a Pacific Northwest-based arts organization dedicated to empowering emerging filmmakers and media artists through education, mentorship, hands-on training, and community-building. Through workshops, fellowships, creative labs, and storytelling initiatives, Cascadia Media Lab helps participants develop both the technical and creative skills needed to thrive in today's media landscape.
About Wacom
Wacom is a global leader in digital pen technology and creative tools, providing innovative hardware and software solutions for artists, designers, educators, and creative professionals worldwide. Wacom products are widely used across industries including animation, film, game development, graphic design, photography, and digital illustration.
