Announcing the 2024 Recipient of the 401 Career Launcher Prize: elsewhere collective
Posted September 6, 2024401 Richmond is pleased to announce elsewhere as the recipient of the 401 Career Launcher Prize for 2024. Awarded annually, the prize provides an exceptional opportunity to occupy a coveted 500 square foot studio for a full year at one of Canada’s most dynamic arts facilities. The 401 Career Launcher Prize has been presented annually since 2000 as a way of providing support for research and experimentation at a critical time in an emerging artist’s career. elsewhere , ‘Crack in …
2021 Recipient of the 401 Richmond Career Launcher Prize
Posted July 27, 2021Steven K. Tucker Announced as 2021 Recipient of the 401 Richmond Career Launcher Prize 401 Richmond is pleased to announce Steven K. Tucker as the recipient of the 2021 Career Launcher Prize. Awarded annually, the prize provides an exceptional opportunity to occupy a coveted 500 square foot studio for a full year at one of Canada’s most dynamic arts facilities. The recipient is chosen from a Toronto-wide competition by a panel of visual arts professionals. The Career Launcher Prize has …
401’s Urban Agricultural Coordinator Featured on Gardening Podcast
Posted November 12, 2020401’s Urban Agricultural Coordinator Featured on Gardening Podcast 401’s Urban Agricultural Coordinator, Saskia Vegter, recently made an appearance on the podcast The Food Garden Life Show, hosted by gardener Peter Biggs and his 15 year old daughter, Emma Biggs. The Food Garden Life Show is an award-winning show that celebrates food gardens, food, family, community, and a slightly slower life. Saskia spoke about the history of 401’s rooftop, what she grew this past season, and what’s coming in 2021.
2020 Recipient of the 401 Richmond Career Launcher Prize
Posted November 6, 2020Emily DiCarlo Announced as 2020 Recipient of the 401 Richmond Career Launcher Prize 401 Richmond is pleased to announce Emily DiCarlo as the recipient of the 2020 Career Launcher Prize. Awarded annually, the prize provides an exceptional opportunity to occupy a coveted 500 square foot studio for a full year at one of Canada’s most dynamic arts facilities. The recipient is chosen from a Toronto-wide competition by a panel of visual arts professionals. The Career Launcher Prize has been presented …
How Toronto Theatre Companies Can Be Saved
Posted February 24, 2020The future of Toronto theatre companies is at risk as more cultural institutions are forced to close due to the city’s condo development boom. In the past year, independent theatres such as Theatre Passe Muraille have lost their rehearsal space, administrative office and carpentry shop. “I think you’re looking at the very nature of downtown shifting if it becomes unaffordable for artists and arts institutions,” said Marjorie Chan artistic director of Theatre Passe Muraille. City Council passed a motion that …
2019 Recipient of the 401 Richmond Career Launcher Prize
Posted July 16, 2019401 Richmond is pleased to announce Miles Ingrassia as the recipient of the 2019 Career Launcher Prize. Awarded annually, the prize provides an exceptional opportunity to occupy a coveted 500 square foot studio for a full year at one of Canada’s most dynamic arts facilities. The recipient is chosen from a Toronto-wide competition by a panel of visual arts professionals. The Career Launcher Prize has been presented annually since 2000 as a way of providing support for research and experimentation at a …