After thoughtful deliberation, nine artists across a range of disciplines have been shortlisted for the 221 Fellowship and will be part of a joint exhibition in May. They are: Anne Riley, Christi...
Kisyuu has practiced calligraphy since she was seven years old. As an artist and teacher, she explores the interplay between traditional and modern forms. We caught up with her at her studio at 8...
As a living wage employer, 221A also seeks opportunities to work with other organizations that are on the Living Wage registry. The post 221A Celebrates Recertification as a Living Wage Employe...
Before claiming her identity as an artist, Sai Di worked in the technology sector for fifteen years. Finding a synthesis between technological modalities and art—with drawing, sound and scores ...
221A is thrilled to announce the hiring of four new team members: Alia Hijaab, Membership & Events Coordinator; Dana Qaddah, Sector Equity in the Arts Network Community (SEARA) Program Coordinato...
The call for nominations is now open for the 221A Fellowship, offering three 18-month non-residential studio placement awards to support artistic creation with a trifecta of essentials: time, spa...
Though a tremendous evolution from its first logo as a student founded artist-run centre, 221A’s new logo is a soft shift. Staying true to an identity shaped at its first brick-and-mortar space...
Julia Chirka is a ceramic artist, educator and 221A studio tenant. She initiated her practice at the Shadbolt Centre in 2007 and is largely autodidactic in her creative process. As the Co-Founder...
In the pursuit of giving artists access to affordable rent and building community wealth, 221A has been working on Cultural Land Trust (CLT), a land trust for cultural assets that will open pathw...
221A is delighted to announce the appointment of new board members. On September 25, 2023, the Society’s membership gathered at the newly built Exhibition & Learning Room at 825 Pacific Street ...