We're a restored, heritage-designated, industrial building in downtown Toronto that is home to over 140 artists, cultural producers, microenterprises, galleries, festivals, and shops. The building is a thriving arts hub that is open to the public. Some of the events we have coming up are listed below - for a complete list of activities both on and off site check out our EVENTS CALENDAR
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WHAT'S ON
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WHAT WE'RE TWEETING + POSTING
WHAT WE'RE BLOGGING
Old Plant, New Plant
The Sidewalk Files
WHAT'S NEW
Looks what's popping up at 401 Richmond - Abbozzo Gallery
Looking for a great meeting room? Check out Studio 408
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MAY 25 + 26, 2013
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
GUIDED TOURS: SATURDAY + SUNDAY AT 1:00 PM
WINDOW RESTORATION DEMONSTRATION: SATURDAY + SUNDAY AT 1:45 PM
Doors Open more than 135 architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings will open their doors for the weekend and highlight the people who built our city.
Studios, Shops, and Galleries also open:
SATURDAY + SUNDAY
Swipe Design Books + Objects,
Musideum, Abbozzo Gallery,
Christy Hayhoe, Diane Mohan, Rena Okada + Angela Tamari
SATURDAY ONLY
A Space Gallery, Gallery 44, Open Studio, Prefix ICA, The Red Head Gallery, Trinity Square Video, Urbanspace Gallery, VMAC Gallery, WARC Gallery, and YYZ Artists' Outlet.
SUNDAY ONLY
Art of Karuna
5 O'Clocktails, a monthly pop-up bar hosted by Fuse Magazine and SAVAC, featuring food, drinks and art.
EAT: cocktail samosas from the Sultan of Samosas (3 for $2.50), Pani/Puri Gol Guppa ($6.00) DRINK: hand-crafted cocktails, beer, wine, and cider ($6.00)
YYZ Artists' Oultet Lending Library (6:00 - 8:00 pm) launches with a presentation by Adam Lauder on Why Share Books? Join the library and receive an artist-design card and gift just for becoming a member.
Exhibitions: Abbozzo Gallery, Gallery 44, Open Studio, The Red Head Gallery,
Trinity Square Video, Urbanspace Gallery, YYZ Artists' Outlet, and in the 401 Lounge.
Shops: Musideum, and Swipe Design Books + Objects
If you'd like to coordinate a group tour during Last Wednesdays contact us by EMAIL
Each month, participating galleries and shops will be posted here or you can j
OCTOBER 5, 2013
Every fall we celebrate arts and culture at 401 Richmond with special exhibition programming and events that engage the creative community in the building and beyond. Built for Art is an independent project with Scotiabank Nuit Blanche.
COMPLETE 2012 PROGRAM
TBA, 2013
Farm fresh produce brought by local farmers to our building once a week. Farmers markets provide the opportunity to support local agricultural production and sustainable food practices.
The Brickolage tour program provides opportunities throughout the year for groups to visit the galleries and artist-run centres that bring visual arts programming to the building. Arrangements can be made to meet the curators, artists, and staff who run these presentation venues, as well as behind-the-scenes access to art-making facilities. Please contact Erin MacKeen if you’d like to arrange a visit.
TBA 2013
401 Richmond's annual holiday open house that features ARTISTS OPEN STUDIO, ARTISANS MARKETPLACE, GALLERY HOLIDAY SHOWS + SALES , SHOPS, and other special events that celebrate the art, culture, and community that make our award-winning cultural landmark so unique. There's a little something for everyone, so come Frolic with us!
TBA 2013
The Artisans Marketplace showcases craft-making, art, and design at its finest. 401 is host to tenant and local makers who offer unique gifts for the holiday season bringing inspiration to your giving.
TBA 2013
Artists Open Studio invites visitors into the workspaces of resident artists at 401 Richmond offering a chance to meet the artists and see their work right where they create it.
TBD 2014
JANE'S WALK celebrates the ideas and legacy of urbanist Jane Jacobs by getting people out exploring their neighbourhoods and meeting their neighbours with a series of free neighbourhood walks.
