Society for the Activation of Social Space through Art and Sound

The Society for the Activation of Social Space through Art and Sound (SASSAS) is a non profit organization that serves to promote the creation, presentation, and recognition of experimental art and sound events in the greater Los Angeles area.

To encourage this interaction in a social context, Los Angeles artist Cindy Bernard initiated the “sound."

[1] This informal residential setting enabled audiences to enjoy an intimate musical experience while surrounded by an important example of modern architecture.

Starting in 2004, SASSAS developed partnerships with larger venues such as REDCAT and the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, bringing even greater exposure to the Los Angeles experimental community.

To date, more than 40 concerts have been presented including performances by Pauline Oliveros, James Tenney, Nels Cline, Petra Haden, Wadada Leo Smith, Phil Cohran, Roscoe Mitchell, Joseph Jarman, Harold Budd, Glenn Branca, Tetuzi Akiyama and many others.