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 >
- April 27 – June 2, 2012
Opening: April 26, 2012 7PM - Sans Song
- Introducing new works by Nathan McNinch and by Joshua Bonnetta, in conjunction with two pieces released in 1976 by Joan La Barbara, the artworks in Sans Song investigate the tools and instruments of vocal sonic production and reception. In 1976, during a time when she was the leading practitioner of ‘extended vocal techniques’, American singer, Joan La Barbara released the album Voice is the Original Instrument. Sans So… MORE >
- Media Arts >
- April 26 – August 26, 2011
- Momentarily: Learning from Mega-Events now Available Online
- Momentarily: Learning from Mega-Events, Western Front’s latest publication is available in its entirety onli… MORE >
- New Music >
- April 15, 2012 3:30PM
- Acoustic Cartographies
- The result of dynamic collaboration between the undergrads of UBC geography and the sonic environment of Vancouver, Acoustic Cartographies is a geographic inquiry into art as spatial practice. One group is listening to the relationship between gender and public space. One group is listening to the relationship between ecology and perceptions of public health. One group is listening to the relationship between youth, inequality, and the built environment. Plea… MORE >
- Media Arts >
- May 4, 2012 7.30PMPM
- Kuchar/ Rudnick - POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- Kuchar/ Rudnick Friday May 4 7.30PM Western Front Grande Luxe Hall Co-produced by The Apartment and Western Front Medi… MORE >
- New Music >
- May 5 – May 6, 2012
- Colin Stetson, Sarah Neufeld, Gregory Rogove: Three Solos
- Advance tickets for Saturday are sold out. Tickets for Sunday are still available! Presented in partnership with CITR… MORE >
- Exhibitions >
- August 30 – August 30, 2012
- Website Launch: A Small Gathering for the Healing of Our Aboriginal Languages
- *A Small Gathering for the Healing of Our Aboriginal Languages* is a websit… MORE >