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…
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…
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
“I Travelled All the Way to Helsinki to Meet Canadians”
November 3, 2026
Reflections on the 2026 Helsinki Creative Land Trust Summit: In September, 221A and the Cultural Land Trust travelled to a former Nokia cable factory…
Cultural Land Trust Opens Doors with Inaugural Public Forum
November 3, 2026
This month, the Cultural Land Trust hosted its inaugural public forum, “Cultural Land Trust (CLT) as Relational Practice.” The day of learning focused…
Reflections from the Cultural Land Trust’s First Public Forum
November 3, 2026
On October 9, the Cultural Land Trust hosted its first public forum, titled “Cultural Land Trust (CLT) as Relational Practice,” and gathered 50…
Camosun Call for Non-Profits: Help Shape a Shared Home for Visiting Artists
November 3, 2026
The Cultural Land Trust is opening up a new conversation about its first property, the Camosun House, and invites non-profits to help shape what comes…
Announcing 221A Fellowship Nominators for 2027-28
November 3, 2026
221A is pleased to announce a new selection process, that includes 11 new nominators, for the 2027-28 Fellowship. The 221A Fellowship is an 18-month…
Lara Honrado announced as BC NDP candidate, on leave from 221A Board of Directors
October 5, 2026
Last Friday, 221A Board Member Lara Honrado was announced as the BC NDP Candidate for Vancouver-South Granville. For the past two years, Lara has…
Read the 2025-26 Annual Report: 20 Years of Keeping Artists in the City
September 21, 2026
221A's annual report is a a comprehensive overview of the organization’s key programs, services, and financial standing over the past year. 221A…
221A Welcomes Community Coordinator
September 16, 2026
221A is pleased to welcome Gillian Der 謝美華 as Community Coordinator. Gillian Der 謝美華 is an independent researcher and writer residing between…
Christian Vistan: 221A Fellowship Presentation
August 8, 2026 12:30 PM
Christian Vistan's 221A Fellowship Presentation showcased their book, Rice Cooker, and previewed their new work, A Brighter Summer Day, with Kiyoshi…
Clayton Windatt: Right Before the Storm & Articulating the Dream
August 5, 2026 2–8 PM
You are invited to two events, a sectoral discussion and community workshop, facilitated by Visiting Artist Clayton Windatt. Artist Clayton Windatt is…