The Western Front

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 >
Friday, Novemer 27, 6 - 9 p.m. & Saturday, November 28, 11 - 5 p.m.
Toque! Christmas Craft Sale
Best buys for the holiday rush at Toque, 2009 Western Front Society is pleased to present their annual fund-raising Christmas craft sale. Find the perfect holiday gifts for all of the important people on your list at Toque, the Western Front’s annual fine art and craft sale on Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28. Toque features a curated selection of original artwork, jewellery, handcrafted home décor items, and other… MORE >

Exhibitions & Media Arts >
November 21 – January 16, 2010
Opening: November 20, 2009 8PM
Stories from Places and Times Distantly Close
Cinema Suitcase and Will Kwan
Will Kwan Artist Talk: Thursday, November 19th, 2009 7… MORE >

Exhibitions & New Music >
November 18, 2009
New Executive Director
After an exhaustive search, the Board of Directors of the Western Front Society (Vancouver, BC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Caitlin Jones to the position of Executive Director effective immediately. A native of B.C., Jones has been intimately involved with contemporary art for the past decade as a curator and administrator at major institutions in the United States. Her extensive experience in the field of media art, and with institutional planning and development, will be crit… MORE >

New Music >
October 5 – December 7, 2009
NOW Improvisation Workshops
For over 15 years, the New Orchestra Workshop Society has presented an annual series of workshops aimed at educating musicians at all levels of ability in the varied techniques of improvised music. Each week, a different facilitator will present his or her own approaches to this music. Artists from around the world bring their own unique perspectives to the spontaneous creation of music. All workshops are free and open to all players and observers. Bring your instrument. Worksh… MORE >

Media Arts >
October 15 - December 15, 2009
Artist-in-Residence Ho Tam
Born in Hong Kong and educated in Canada and the United States, Ho Tam works across many disciplines including painting, video, photography, print and publi… MORE >

Exhibitions & New Music >
October 24 – November 20, 2009
Employment Opportunity: Development Officer
Organization: Western Front Society Job Title: Development Officer Contract: One-Year (Renewable, Annually for u… MORE >

Exhibitions >
Date of posting: November 13, 2009/ Application Deadline: December 14, 2009
Employment Opportunity: Exhibitions Curator
Organization: Western Front Society Job Title: Exhibitions Curator Position Type: Full-time contract, 35 hours/week Salary: $31,000/year Years Experience: 2+ DESCRIPTION The Western Front Society seeks an outstanding, highly motivated arts professional to step into the role of Exhibitions Curator. The Western Fr… MORE >

News

New Executive DirectorAfter an exhaustive search, the Board of Directors of the Western Front Society (Vancouver, BC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Caitlin Jones to the position of Executive Director effective immediately. More information can be obtained by clicking HERE or emailing admin@front.bc.ca

Employment Opportunity: Exhibitions Curator“MORE INFORMATION*:http://front.bc.ca/exhibitions/events/3298 The Western Front Society seeks an outstanding, highly motivated arts professional to step into the role of Exhibitions Curator. Applications containing cover letter, CV and three references must be received by Monday, December 14, 2009 at 4:00 pm More information can be obtained by clicking HERE or emailing admin@front.bc.ca

Front Magazine's new editorial calendar through 2011////////////////////////////// Winter 2009/2010: Tools. Using what is available to get things done. Submission Deadline: October 15 ////////////////////////////// Spring 2010: Social Spaces. Cultural bubbles, micro-utopias and capitalist communes. Submission Deadline: January 15 ////////////////////////////// Summer 2010: Translation. We sort of understand one another. Submission Deadline: April 15. ////////////////////////////// Fall 2010: Microcelebrity. Everyone is famous to 15 people. Submission Deadline: July 15 ////////////////////////////// Winter 2010/2011: Silence. [the quiet issue] Submission Deadline: October 15. ////////////////////////////// Spring 2011: Reckless. We force ourselves to let ourselves go. Submission Deadline: January 15. ////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////// We reserve the right to change our minds about all of this.

Front Magazine has a New Art Director & New TwitterFront Magazine is pleased to welcome Art Director and Co-Editor, Karianne Blank. Karianne is a Vancouver-based designer invested in theoretical discourse, particularly in relation to art, urban space, and the future. Since graduating from Emily Carr University’s Communication Design program in 2008, she has worked for a variety of Vancouver arts organizations, including Access Gallery, Gallery Gachet, and Centre A. Karianne brings to Front her experience with online communications, her obsession with typography, and her love for the magazine format. If you see her in the street, she would love to stop and talk ideas with you. Her website is at www.kblank.com. Front Magazine wants to be your friend everywhere. You can now follow us on Twitter, http://twitter.com/frontmagazine.