Programs
Fellowship
The 221A Fellowship is an 18-month (non-residential) studio placement at 825 Pacific Street created to support artists historically excluded from arts…
Fellowship Library
The 221A Fellowship Library collects print material, audio, videos, objects, and artworks obtained by artists during their time as a 221A Fellow.…
x̱aw̓s shew̓áy̓ New Growth 新生林
x̱aw̓s shew̓áy̓ is a communal garden operated by 221A, designed with permaculture systems and plants that are indigenous to the bioregion of the…
All fellows, artists and contributors
Studios, Workspaces & Housing
187 E 3rd
Located in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, 187 E 3rd features 30 non-market housing units for low and modest income artists and their…
222 E Georgia
222 is a 8,000ft² property leased from the Yee Fung Toy Society of Canada, a Chinese benevolent association established in 1904. Since 2011, the 222 E…
1 unit available
236 E Pender
236 is a 9,000ft² property located at 236 E Pender St that provides space for the production and presentation of art. History of 221A at 236 From 2013…
825 Pacific
825 Pacific is a 21,000ft² purpose-built arts and culture facility with a total of 30 units of artist studios and program spaces, including 23…
1265 Howe
1265 Howe Street is an approximately 10,800ft² purpose-built artist production facility leased by 221A starting in Autumn 2019. The facility is…
1654 Franklin
1654 is a 21,515ft² industrial property with 25 artist studios ranging from 170 - 1,850ft². The tenant community includes non-profit cultural…
1 unit available
x̱aw̓s shew̓áy̓
x̱aw̓s shew̓áy̓ is a 3,000ft² garden located at 271 Union Street in Chinatown/DTES/historic Hogan’s Alley on xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh…
News, Events & Projects
From Pilot to Practice: Implementing Shared Access to the Cultural Amenity Space
January 29, 2026
221A is pleased to relaunch the Cultural Amenity Space at 177 E 3rd Ave on March 14, co-hosted with Ethọ́s Lab, who will be taking on a new role as…
Reflections & Gratitude Following Granville Island RFEOI Process
January 29, 2026
We want to begin with immense gratitude. For the past year, 221A and its collaborators engaged in a long and thoughtful process of reimagining the…
221A Welcomes Assistant Storyteller
December 17, 2025
221A is pleased to welcome Cathy Xu as Assistant Storyteller. Cathy Xu (they/she) is an emerging artist, writer, home cook, and a second-generation…
221A & Ethọ́s Lab Ignite Youth Empowerment at Upgraded Cultural Amenity Space
December 2, 2025
221A is pleased to announce upgrades to its Cultural Amenity Space at 177 E 3rd, funded by the Government of Canada, British Columbia Arts Council and…
221A Continues Commitment as Living Wage Employer
December 1, 2025
221A is proud to recertify as a Living Wage employer, continuing its long-standing commitment to fair compensation and equitable employment practices.…
What the Federal Budget Means for Cultural Spaces
November 5, 2025
The 2025 federal budget announcement brings both opportunities and challenges for Canada’s cultural infrastructure. 221A's Executive Director, Brian…
Noted*: A Guest Interpretation Series
2025
Noted* is a guest interpretation series inviting writers in the community to create an original piece based on an item or object at the 221A…
Noted*: Other Women
2025
Noted* is a guest interpretation series inviting writers in the community to create an original piece based on an item or object at the 221A…
Noted*: Art Worker Diary (do more with more, do less with less)
2025
Noted* is a guest interpretation series inviting writers in the community to create an original piece based on an item or object at the 221A…
Free Drop-in at Coworking
October 9, 2025 10 AM–5 PM
There are 10 free spots to hot-desk and join others who are also focused on that upcoming grant deadline, campaign, exhibition, or proposal. Drop-in…