Tomasz Adamski

Richmond

update

Winter 2015/16 Volume 22, Issue 4

The 401 Richmond Update is a community-building

initiative of Urbanspace Property Group. The newsletter
began in June 1994 and over the years has documented
the eclectic activities and fascinating people who make
a home in our historic factory in downtown Toronto.
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Winter 2015/16 Volume 22, Issue 4

MOVING IN
Access Community Capital Fund,
a growing micro-lending organization,
expands to offices at 401 from a small
start-up at CSI Spadina, taking up
residence in Studio 252.

MOVING UP
CARFAC moves to a spacious new third
floor studio from their former space in
Studio 440.

MOVING ON
Studio 123 Early Learning Centre
The phrase above the doorway reads,
The spirit living within us fashions all this

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tenant profile

spotted &
applauded

listings

press check

THE BACK PAGE

Element of Fashions Tamiyo Tomihiro

says farewell after 20 years to Studio 252
to focus her energies towards on-set
fashion designs.
Kelly Cade has relocated outside the city
and has left her space in Studio S18.

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news
Nuit Blanche Surprise
In conjunction with the release of his new book, Can Art
Change the World?, internationally renowned street artist
JR paid a special surprise visit to Swipe Design | Books +
Objects for a unique Nuit Blanche installation. The artist
pasted the spines of 160 of his books and visitors were
able to take a piece of the mural home with the purchase
of a book! Books will continue to be available at Swipe
until the end of December 2015.

Left: Kickass Annie, Above: Eliza Chandler

KickAss koyama

JR with mural @ Swipe

Jennifer Keesmaat @ 401

Chief City Planner, Jennifer Keesmaat recently paid a
visit to 401 Richmond, and was given a special tour of
the City Builders Lab (Studio 119), a space dedicated
to incubating city-building initiatives. Ms. Keesmaat is
pictured here with the team from Park People, one of
the organizations in the lab.

Kickass Annie, infamous character by Annie Koyama

of Koyama Press (Studio 209) was reinterpreted by
Lisa Hanawalt, character designer for the popular Netflix
Series, BoJack Horseman. Kickass Annie was featured
in Season 2, Episode 6.

Tangled Talks
Dr. Eliza Chandler of Tangled Art and Disability (Studio
122) recently presented at the second annual Disability
Media and Digital Stories lecture series, hosted by
Ryerson Universitys RTA School of Media.

another first
The Globe and Mail did a recent look at the past 40 years
of the Toronto International Film Festival, and our very own
Martin Heath of Cinecycle received a special mention,
as the original projectionist for the festival in the late 70s.

Jennifer Keesmatt (third from left) with Park People

tops of the world!

ImagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (Studio 349)
is now the largest showcase of Indigenous film and
media arts in the world! They just celebrated their 16th
annual Arts Crawl, with projects throughout 401 Richmond.
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Martin Heath

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Cynthia myk y tyshyn

This year 401 Richmond celebrated 10 years of Nuit Blanche, as one of the original participants in Nuit
Blanche Toronto! Our Built For Art: A Living Archive was a huge success. With 30 projects filling the building,
we drew thousands through the front doors. BlogTO even gave us a shout out as one of the Best Of in this
years festivities! Thanks to all our participating tenants and invited-artists - we cant wait for next year!

Its hard to believe that once upon a time Richmond Street West beside 401 was without a sidewalk! It was only recently,
in the last 4 years, that a sidewalk was added to the street, increasing the aesthetic appeal as well as making it much safer
for pedestrians. Then City Councilor, Adam Vaughan was instrumental in realizing this project, and 401 Richmond recently
recognized his contribution with an honorary ribbon cutting.
Left to Right: Margie Zeidler, Dylan Reid, Adam Vaughan

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tenant profile

Studio 123 Early Learning Centre Studio 123

If youve ever walked the halls of 401 Richmond, youve
probably noticed the echoes of children laughing, squealing,
babbling, and playing. Those are the familiar sounds of
Studio 123 Early Learning Centre, 401s on-site daycare.
Studio 123, located adjacent to the courtyard, where
the children take their recess, opened at 401 Richmond
in 1998, largely under the recommendation of former
tenant, and renowned early childhood specialist, Dr.
Fraser Mustard (his portrait, by John Scott and Deborah
Waddington, hangs in the 3rd floor stairwell). Mustard,
who had his offices at 401 until he passed away in 2011,
was a champion for Early Childhood Education (ECE),
and shed light on the importance of the first six years of
life. Mustard approached 401 founder, Margie Zeidler,
with the idea to put a daycare in 401 Richmond, and
with help from The Canadian Mothercraft Society and
generous support from numerous private donors (many
of them tenants of 401), Studio 123 was able to open
its doors to families in the 401 community.
Studio 123 Supervisor, Sandy Jackson explains that the
services at Studio 123 are similar to those at any quality
childcare service. Children range in age from infancy to
four years, and a team of dedicated ECE staff act as
key caregivers for the children. The foundational work of
Dr. Mustard acknowledged the changing socioeconomic
context that requires many parents to work full-time, and
he identified the need for quality supplemental caregiving.
The first six years are crucial in human social and cognitive
development neurons are firing constantly, and key
connections need to be formed between them in the brain.
Armed with this knowledge, the staff at Studio 123 work
closely with parents to help develop and nurture a range
of skills in the children.

A major focus, Sandy explains, is helping the children to

self-regulate, both their behaviour and their emotions.
They learn skills ranging from putting on their own shoes,
to solving conflicts with friends. These skills are fostered
through positive interactions with nurturing caregivers,
play-based learning, and strong connections with families.
The Studio 123 team provides an environment where
children feel loved, safe, and confident.
One unique aspect of Studio 123, Sandy points out, is its
context within 401 Richmond. Its location ensures that
children benefit from a safe, supportive community together
with an education enriched by the arts. Access to the various
art galleries and tenant studio spaces means children are
exposed from a very young age to the joys of art. Visits to
Musideum (Studio 133) mean impromptu music lessons
and sing-alongs, while visits to Esmeralda Enriques
Academy of Spanish Dance (B104) come with flamenco
lessons! Special programming is also provided by local
artists and musicians, who are invited on a regular basis
to work with the children and guide their artistic growth.
Sandy laughs when she shares the story of Studio 123s
very own house band, who often grab the tiny musical
instruments kept in the play room, and perform on the
tiny stage for the other children.
Theres also no doubt the 401 community benefits in-turn
from the daycare; the daily sights and sounds of happy
children melt many hearts and bring smiles to many faces.
For more information on Studio 123, please contact
Sandy Jackson at sandyjackson@studio123.org.
Left to right: Arani Sivalinganathan, Katherine Flores, Michelle
Magalhaes, Misbah Hussain, Sarah Liu, Sandra Simon, Sandy
Jackson, Mary Jane Refuerzo, Sadaf Walid, Yuen Shan So

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Left: Myseum of Toronto
Below: Musideum

The Red Head Gallery

NUIT BLANCHE
October 3

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Gallery 44 Members
photobooth

Above: Maturity Spin by

Nathalie Quagliotto
Left: Tangled Art Gallery
Below: Open Studio

Above: Elegy for Every

Moment by Dana Tosic

April Hickox

VIBE Arts

(Studio 356) was named one of Canadas

top 10 Canadian Photographers by
theculturetrip.com, an online resource
for the best of art, food, culture and
travel around the world.

( Studio 230 ), formerly Arts for

Children and Youth, celebrated 20
years this October! VIBE delivers free
art programs to marginalized children
and youth, providing valuable skills and
empowering young people in underserved communities.

Gareth Bate
(Studio S17) and his mother Dawne
Rudman received the Community Impact
Arts Award this October from the Oakville
Arts Council for their work organizing and
curatingthe World of Threads Festival,
a biennial fibre and textile arts festival in
Oakville and Toronto.

Windmill
Development Group
(Studio 236) earned a 2015 Canadian
Urban Institute Brownie Award for their
work on Zibi, a sustainable community
and redevelopment project in Ottawa.

clockwise from top: WINDMILL DEVELOPMENTS ZIBI PROJECT, APRIL HICKOX, gareth bate

listings

December 2015 to February 2016

The Listings Board is your opportunity to communicate

with other tenants and keep them informed about what is
happening in your organization. If you are having a sale,
exhibition, or event you would like advertised, email details
to update@401richmond.net. Listings are open to all tenants.
DEADLINEFORNEXTISSUE: Friday January 16, 2016

GALLERY DIRECTORY
A Space Gallery (Studio 110)
Contact 416-979-9633 www.aspacegallery.org

JANUARY 8 28
Vtape
Curatorial Incubator: The Job of Life (Program I)
JANUARY 8 FEBRUARY 6
Open Studio
Group Exhibition: la recherche (in search of practice-based
research)
Dana Tosic: New Works
Group Exhibition: Selected Work from the Print Sales Gallery
Opening: Friday January 8, 6:308:30 pm

Abbozzo Gallery (Studio 128)

Contact 416-260-2220 www.abbozzogallery.com

Gallery 44
NayanTara Gurung Kakshapati

Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography (Studio 120)

Contact 416-979-3941 www.gallery44.org

JANUARY 9 30
yumart Gallery
Reconnoitre

Open Studio (Studio 104)

Contact 416-504-8238 www.openstudio.on.ca
Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art (Studio 124)
Contact 416-591-0357 www.prefix.ca
Red Head Gallery (Studio 115)
Contact 416-504-5654 www.redheadgallery.org
Trinity Square Video (Studio 376)
Contact 416-593-1332 www.trinitysquarevideo.com
Urbanspace Gallery (Studio 117)
Contact 416-595-5900 www.urbanspacegallery.ca
Vtape Video Gallery (Studio 452)
Contact 416-351-1317 www.vtape.org
yumart Gallery (Studio B-20)
Contact 647-447-9274 www.yumart.ca
YYZ Artists Outlet (Studio 140)
Contact 416-598-4546 www.yyzartistsoutlet.org

EXHIBITIONS

JANUARY 17 30
The Red Head Gallery
Stephen Morris and Ron Wild
JANUARY 29 FEBRUARY 18
Vtape
Curatorial Incubator: The Job of Life (Program II)
FEBRUARY 3 27
The Red Head Gallery
Leah Garnett: New Works
Opening: Friday February 5, 69 pm
FEBRUARY 4 MARCH 26
Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art
Susanne Kriemann: Pechblende: Thinking, Handling,
Inhaling, Scaling
Opening: Thursday February 4, 2016, 710 pm

continues to DECEMBER 5
YYZ Artists Outlet
voz--voz / voice--voice
Opening: Friday September 18, 69 pm

FEBRUARY 6 27
yumart Gallery
Tim Noonan: Slipping Into Abstract

Presented by e-fagia organization and YYZ Artists Outlet

Co-presented by imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival

FEBRUARY 11 27
Gallery 44
CAMERALINKS 2016
Opening: Thursday February 11, 36 pm

continues to DECEMBER 18
Vtape
Marie Dauvern: New Works
continues to December 19
Gallery 44 Production Gallery
Callan Field,Acacia Johnson,Patrice Carmichael: Going North
continues to FEBRUARY 6
Urbanspace Gallery
Twenty + Change: NEXT GENERATION
continues to FEBRUARY 27
Abbozzo Gallery
Rotating Group Exhibitions
DECEMBER 2 JANUARY 16
The Red Head Gallery
Red Head Gallery 25th Anniversary Exhibition
Opening: Friday December 11, 69 pm
JANUARY 7 30
Circuit Gallery @ Prefix ICA
Nancy Friedland: Constellations
Opening: Friday January 8, 69 pm

FEBRUARY 12 MARCH 12
Open Studio
Angela Silver: Echolalias
Sandi Ralph: Shadow Flight
Yael Brotman: Truss
Opening: Friday February 12, 6:308:30 pm
FEBRUARY 13 MARCH 19
Trinity Square Video
Morehshin Allahyari: Material Speculations
Opening: Friday February 13

Moreshin
Allahyari at
Trinity
Square
Video
(February 13
to March 19)

Above: Nancy Friedland at Circuit Gallery @ Prefix ICA (January 7 to 30). Below: Sandi Ralph at Open Studio (February 12 to March 12)

HOLIDAY SPECIALS
DECEMBER 2 6
Abbozzo Gallery
Renata Podlog: Ceramics
Extended FROLIC 5 hours: Thursday December 3, 69 pm
DECEMBER 3 19
Open Studio
31st Annual Artist Proof Sale
Opening in conjunction with FROLIC 5:
Thursday December 3, 69 pm
DECEMBER 5 19
yumart Gallery
3rd Annual Holiday Salon
Extended FROLIC 5 hours: Thursday December 3, 69 pm
DECEMBER 3 6
401 Richmond
FROLIC 5 + Artisans Marketplace
401 Richmond celebrates the season with a festive open house
event where youll find a unique selection of contemporary
art and gifts from galleries, shops, artists, and local makers.
Featuring the 23rd annual Artisans Marketplace, that runs
December 3 to 6.
FROLIC Launch: Thursday December 3, 69 pm
Marketplace: Thursday 11 am9 pm, Friday 11 am8 pm,
Saturday 11 am6 pm, Sunday 11 am4 pm
www.401richmond.net

EVENTS
DECEMBER 3
Trinity Square Video
Cult Screening with Marisa Hoicka
DECEMBER 10
Trinity Square Video
Cult Screening with Jessica Vallentin and Moving on Down Party

JANUARY 27 & FEBRUARY 24

401 Richmond
Last Wednesdays
Galleries, shops and a guided tour!
Free Admission, 58 pm
FEBRUARY 11
Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art
Urban Field Speakers Series
Paul Goodwin
Tickets: www.prefix.ca

press check

Meta Strategies Caitlin Colson

talks to Metro News about Yes In My
Backyard (YIMBY) Festival, a community fair
for grassroots city-building initiatives in Toronto.
Dubbeldam Architecture + Designs
recent revamping of a 19th-century Annex
home adorns the Real Estate section of this
issue of the Globe and Mail.

yumart Gallerys
inaugural show with Tim Deverell, hosted
in the brand new space at 401 Richmond,
is applauded on Artoronto.ca.

Urbanspace Gallery
got some serious media attention during the most recent
exhibition Psychology on the Street, a show curated by
Dr. Colin Ellard, who talks about his research in an
interview with Nora Young on CBC Radio.

Rocky dobeys
(Studio S28) custom-made steel planters
for Punchclock Metalworks add an urban
aesthetic to a recent backyard reno project
featured in Tonic Magazine.

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john brown, Studio 262

Untitled, oil on panel, 26 x 24 inch

John Brown: New Paintings at Olga Korper Gallery until December 19
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