Strathcona Spatial Sound Society increases access to spatial sound technology locally, in Vancouver, and across BC and Canada. As the only permanent 4DSOUND software/hardware studio in North America, Lobe (operated by SSSS) operates as both a place to create in spatial sound and a space for the presentation of new work.

SSSS not only provides artists with an opportunity to access this advanced software through the Lobe Artist Residency Program, but also provides a bursary to all independent artists participating in the program.

By supporting Strathcona Spatial Sound Society, you are directly supporting the dedicated community of Artists and Arts Workers that has formed around Lobe - and helping to keep this special space alive and accessible.

The purpose of the society is to:

• Provide space, technology, and instruction for local, national and global artists to further their research, education and creation in sound and digital media. 

• Organize and promote activities for its members, the local artistic community, and the broader public.

SSSS maintains the accessibility of spatial sound, particularly in the Vancouver area by:

• Providing bursaries to artists working in spatial sound through Lobe’s Artist Residency program

• Funding the use of Lobe as a resource for community partners

• Maintaining an accessibility fund to hire ASL interpreters, DeafBlind interveners, and other accessibility services.