Category: Career Launcher Prize

SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: May 15, 2025, 5PM EDT Each year, 401 Richmond welcomes an emerging artist into its community through the 401 Career Launcher Prize. The 401 Career Launcher Prize provides an exceptional opportunity to occupy a coveted 500 sq/ft studio for one year at 401 Richmond, one of Canada’s most dynamic arts facilities. The award recipient will become part of a unique community of artists, cultural producers, creative pioneers, passionate activists, and social entrepreneurs. Since 2000, the 401 Career Launcher …

401 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 …

Steven 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 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.

Emily 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 …

401 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 …