The Western Front Society

Founded in 1973, for the exploration and
creation of new art and new art forms.
Quickly a focal point for poets,
dancers, musicians and visual artists.
As a focal point of experimental art practice
through the 1970's and 80's, played
a major role in the development of
the electronic art form.
This includes video-art, sound-art, the use of
telecommunications to explore a global arts
network, and the use of computer-interactive
technologies to explore the connection
between the art-viewer and the art-space.
Has been linked from the outset to similar
ventures in other countries.
Over the years, has become the training
ground and springboard for many young
artists, especially those working outside the
commercial art market.

With a staff of ten people plus students and
volunteers, the centre now produces
over 100 events a year.
It's artist-in-residence program invites artists
from many different countries to produce
new works in media/electronic art.

The Western Front also operates an
accredited training centre,
Western Front Multi-Media, and publishes
a bi-monthly magazine called FRONT.

http://www.front.bc.ca
Fax: (604)876-4099