Programs
Fellowship
221A's Fellowship program is an 18-month (non-residential) studio-placement award at 825 Pacific Street. With a focus on artists from historically…
Fellowship Library
The 221A Fellowship Library collects print material, audio, videos, objects, and artworks acquired from artists during their time as a 221A Fellow.…
x̱aw̓s shew̓áy̓ New Growth 新生林
x̱aw̓s shew̓áy̓ is a garden space operated by 221A on the unceded territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and…
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…
1 unit available
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…
3 units 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…
Projects and events
Building the blocks of culture: objects, networks, narratives
May 29, 2025 3–5 PM
Join industry pathfinders at the crossroads of decentralization, protocol development and cultural infrastructure for a showcase of projects defining…
FAIR Data Dialogue: Sovereign Social Networks
May 13, 2025 4–5 PM
Who really controls your online identity? Join us for a conversation with Benny Giang of Future Primitive as they showcase PERMA social network and…
Free Drop-in at Coworking
March 5, 2025 10 AM–5 PM
221A is offering 10 free drop-in spots to hot-desk at Coworking on Wednesday, March 5 from 10AM - 5PM. Located at 825 Pacific, the space is inspired…
Art Worker Diary: A Writing Workshop
February 22, 2025 2–4 PM
Join in this intimate, two-hour writing workshop led by Jacquelyn Zong-Li Ross, exploring the ongoing problem of how to live, work, and make art under capitalism.
Cultural Data Sovereignty Workshop
Wheelchair accessible front entrance, elevator and washrooms Accessible and centrally-located elevator Braille signage available inside and around…
Free Drop-in at Coworking
December 2, 2024 10 AM–5 PM
221A is offering 10 free drop-in spots to hot-desk at Coworking on Monday, December 2 from 10AM - 5PM. Located at 825 Pacific, the space is inspired…
221A Fellowship Talks: Christian Vistan
November 30, 2024 2–4 PM
Join us for an afternoon of learning and discussion with 221A Fellow Christian Vistan.
221A Fellowship Talks: Lauren Crazybull
November 16, 2024 2–4 PM
Join us for an afternoon of learning and discussion with 221A Fellow Lauren Crazybull.
221A Fellowship Talks: Katayoon Yousefbigloo
October 30, 2024 5:30–7:30 PM
Join us for an evening of learning and discussion with 221A Fellow Katayoon Yousefbigloo.
Winter Market + Open Studio
November 16, 2024 12–5 PM
Organized by 221A tenants at 236 Pender, the Winter Market + Open Studio features 11 artists selling and exhibiting artwork and giftable items.