Our opening night brings into focus the distinct ways that we listen and make sound in a specific space. Performances range from roaming acoustic sound, to illusory spinning waves and dense penetrating frequencies.

Our Saturday program begins with an artist talk at the University of Winnipeg by artist Eleanor King, whose work is featured in the Sounding Space exhibition at Gallery 1C03. In the evening we will explore two distinct and contrasting spaces, beginning with a spatialized performance by duo Jen Reimer & Max Stein in the resonant, historic Union Square. From there, follow us to the Rachel Browne theatre for work by Alvin Lucier, Cam Scott and quadrophonic performance by Olivia Block.

For our 18th edition we are thrilled to present three outstanding exhibitions featuring four distinct Canadian artists. Each of the works presented engage with this year’s theme of space and sound in unique, elegant and thought-provoking ways. All three exhibitions open in advance of this years festival running concurrently and into the late fall.

Nocturne VII, Sylvia Matas at Parlour
Sounding Space, Eleanor King & Adam Basanta at Gallery 1C03
Unstuck, Marla Hlady at aceartinc.