The Western Front Society is one of Canada’s first artist-run-centres. For over 30 years, it has developed an international reputation as a centre for experimental art practice and performance. Five programs focus on the production and presentation of exhibitions, performance art, new music, media art, and an arts magazine.
Currently at the Front
- Exhibitions & New Music >
- March 26 – March 28, 2010
- Noise not Noise
- A series of panels and performances exploring thechanging role of noise in culture. In 1913 Italian futurist Luigi Russolo stated that the industrial revolution had given modern men a greater capacity to appreciate more complex sounds. Almost a century later, we have new definitions, uses and understandings of noise as a phenomena that occurs across disciplines. Through public lecture, panel discussion, performance and participatory events, this two-day symp… MORE >
- New Music >
- March 24 – March 28, 2010
- Fake Jazz Festival
- Western Front thwarts the Ides of March with a rigorous exploration of NOISE and a hefty cross-section of music with the first ever Fake Jazz Festival. VENUES Western Front 303 East 8th Avenu… MORE >
- Exhibitions >
- December 5 – March 27, 2010
Opening: December 4, 2009 8PM - Reece Terris: Western Front Front - Another False Front
- Reece Terris
- Western Front Exhibitions is pleased to present The Western Front Front … MORE >
- New Music >
- January 13 – March 31, 2010
- How Does Your Voice Sound - Workshop
- Wednesday Evenings Jan 13 – Mar 31 6 – 7:30 PM Plant your feet, loosen your lips and let it out! Explore relaxation, breathing, alignment, r… MORE >