thursday april 26 & friday april 27

free

Symposium
What is the sound artist's relationship to society in the post-modern world?

Walper Terrace Hotel Oak Room, 1 King Street West

Thursday April 26 | 2:00 pm
The World Around and Within
Our keynote speaker, distinguished composer/pianist Frederic Rzewski, is renowned for his political activism. His lecture/performance Nonsequiturs (2006) indicates his recent thoughts about the positioning of the artist in the world. Responses to this presentation by other panelists will facilitate discussion. With Frederic Rzewksi (keynote lecture/performance), Jim Harley (chair), Nikolas Kompridis, and Ellen Waterman.

Friday April 27 | 9:30 am
An Artist's Place
What discourses operate between an artist and his/her performing/presenting space? Jeremy Bel (chair), Anne-Marie Donovan, Steve Heimbecker, Andy Houston, Pamela Z.

Friday April 27 | 2:00 pm
New Music, Sound and Political Activism
What kinds of political activism are possible in new music and sound art? With Cam McKittrick (chair), Peter Hannan, Kathy Kennedy , Robin Rimbaud, and Matt Rogalsky.