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Spring Pussy Willows

by Erin MacKeen

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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401 Richmond Ltd. Staff

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Bogal Gbrys, Scurity & maintnanc

erin mackn, Dirctor ounity

Dvlopnt and ounications

mi moody, Proprty managr

Pala Lapin, Janitorial Srvics

odntar Paragas, Janitorial Srvics managr

shly ndrs, excutiv ssistant & Liaison

Dalton odgrs, ssistant Proprty managr

Vici odgrs, hif excutiv Ofcr

onl uiz, maintnanc

obrt Schwagr, Scurity

Luisa Scofano, Ofc managr

michal Silos, Lasing dinistrator

Grg Spoonr, Paring ttndant & Scurity

arolina Strbr Fonsca, Projcts oordinator

nato Villanuva, maintnanc

margart Zidlr, Foundr

Newslettererin mackn, editor

Lisa kiss Dsign (Studio 435)

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MOVING INABBOZZO GALLERY has ad thlap fro Oavill to Toronto and intoStudio 128. Thy announcd thir arrivalwith a 20th annivrsary group show andwill showcas artist David Blacwood

with a solo xhibition in th fall.

ANGELA TAMARI, CHRISTY HAYHOE,

DIANE MOHAN & RENA OKADA join ourcounity of artists as a nwly fordcollctiv in Studio 389.

MOVING UPLOCAL FOOD PLUS is striing out onthir own, oving fro th collctiv offood organizations in Studio 365 to thirown spac in Studio 220.

MOVING ONANYA WILSON PROMOTION &

PUBLICITY is oving fro Studio 220 toa ho ofc aftr bing at 401 ichondfor clos to twnty yars (ys, thats aslong as wv bn hr)!

DRAPERY DESIGN STUDIO spnt anyyars tucd away on th ground oor,and th ti has co for David Hornto rtir and clos up his drapry and

txtils shop in Studio 137.

KAUFMAN THOMAS ASSOCIATEShav ovd thir consulting and publicintrst rsarch organization froStudio 389 bac to a ho-basd ofc.

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Warabl and dcorativ txtils by rt of karuna (pag 4)


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EARTH DAYSpring is nally hr! W clbratd th sason by

hosting an Earth Dayvnt with so of th partnrsand tnants who a 401 ichond a grnr and

or arth-frindly plac to wor. W wr happy to

wlco so aazing copanis that provid

nvironntally conscious products, including Bullfrog

Power, Autoshare , Greenshift, Carbon Neutral

Shredding, B Corp, Smart Commute, and Fresh City

Farms who ar running our counity supportd

agricultur progra this yar. W also faturd tnants

Wildlands League (Studio 380), Park People (Studio

119), TREC (Studio 405), Earthroots (Studio 410),Local Food Plus (Studio 220), and Sustain Ontario

(Studio 365) who showd off a sipl vricopostr

(an organic copostr whr wors do th wor).

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LAsT WEDNEsDAYsOn th last Wdnsday of ach onth, you can hang out

at 401 ichond aftr hours with a slction of gallris,

artist-run cntrs, and indpndnt shops that ar all

opn until 8 p. Its a spcial opportunity to swing by th

building aftr wor and do a littl shopping or catch an

xhibition youv bn trying to gt to. Group tours can

also b arrangd by contacting [email protected].

W hop youll join us on Jun 24 for our nx t Last

Wdnsday. You can also visit www.401richmond.net

to larn or about th vnt and stay connctd for

futur dats ach Last Wdnsday will b uniqu!

PLANNING WITH RON sHIFFMANOn march 20, 120 popl crowdd into th Urbanspace

Gallery to s Ron Shiffman on of th foundrs ofth Pratt Centre for Community and Environmental

Development spa about his incrdibl 50-yar history

with counity-basd planning in w Yor ity. Through

this discussion, w wr rindd that counity-basd

planning rquirs or than consultation: it rquirs

capacity building at th grassroots lvl to nsur that

popl can a inford choics about dvlopnts

that will affct thir livs.

Clockwise from top left: Pascale ArpinsAdam part of

Proof20at Gallery 44 open during Last Wednesdays; Sustain

Ontarios Kendal Donahue demonstrating a vermicomposter;

Ron Shiffman, Founder of the Pratt Centre for Community

and Environmental Development


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VERTICAL URbAN FACTORYFro January to may, 401 ichond hostd th xhibition Vertical Urban Factory and had th plasur of bing

joind by curator Nina Rappaport for two spcial vnts. ina is an architctural critic, ducator, and curator

who is aing a cas for rintgrating odrn, vrtical factoris into ajor city cntrs to addrss currnt issus

surrounding ploynt, transportation, and sustainability. ina ld an intiat tour through th xhibitions

stunning visual history of factoris and participatd in a thought-provoing panl discussion in th Urbanspace

Gallery with Michael Williams, th Gnral managr of econoic Dvlopnt, ultur and Touris Division of

th ity of Toronto. To larn or about this travlling xhibition visit www.verticalurbanfactory.org

TOP: Curator Nina Rappaport touring visitors through her Vertical Urban Factory exhibition

POPPING UPDubbeldam Architecture + Design (Studio 258) has idntid a profound shif t in th way w wor and thyv rsponddwith th Pop-Up Ofce,an installation of odular units built out of rclaid wood. s Dubblda xplains whn all wnd is a surfac to wor on and a plac to plug in , th woring nvironnt is no longr static. Th ofc gnratd a tonof prss for th r whn it rst poppd up in a shipping containr at th Interior Design Show bfor spnding so tiat Ryerson University. You nvr now whr it will pop up nxt ! www.dubbeldam.ca

The team (left to right): Oliver Dang, Heather Dubbeldam, Amber Baechle, Suzanna MacDonald, and Jacob JeBailey


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In Sansrit, aruna ans copassion. I t is also th

na that was givn to txtil artist Kalyna Pidwerbesky

by hr yoga tachrs in India, which inspird a nw

cours for hr lif and art. For kalyna bing givn

that na startd an xploration of what copassion

ans its not about ta and sypathy, but about

undrstanding, and how that can opn up a world viw.This aspiration toward copassion is bodid in th

na Art of Karuna (Studio 209) and shows up in

ths and pattrns kalyna uss in hr wor such as

th spiral, a strong sybol of transforation.

kalyna has bn aing art sinc sh was a young child.

Sh wnt to school for drawing and painting bfor

bing sducd by txtils. Th transition flt right to th

artist who grw up in a faily of won whr hand

swing was always prsnt. Sh studid txtil dsign

and cloth construction by waving, spinning, and flting

and this advancd lvl tchniqu can b sn in th

intricacy of hr wor, which is structural and dlicat,

artistic and functional. I li th intiacy of txtils, th

sns of touch, and woring with th hands. I not a

tailor or sastrss so I co at th warabl pics

li a sculptor building around th body. longsid hr

scarvs, braclts, and broochs, kalyna also crats

dcorativ pics that hang on th wall and installations.

W t kalyna through th 401 rtisans martplac,

our holiday arts and craft sal, which sh participatd

in for a nubr of yars. Sh was intrstd in

transitioning hr practic fro ho to a studio, andsaying ys to th spac was an iportant chang. s

kalyna rcounts, I oftn tll popl that I rally startd

woring as an artist full ti whn I got th studio. Th

spac ad th wor a lot clarr and it was asir to

xcut all th plans and visions I had in y had.

Th spac has bn srving doubl duty as a worshop

and showroo, giving th pics that wr pacd

away in boxs a plac to b adird. This also sh iftd

how kalyna thins about th natur of hr wor and

how to balanc a crativ lif for hr its th bb

and flow. Or prhaps that journy along th spiral.

kalyna is having a sal of hr wor fro Jun 17 to 21

(11 a5 p) whr you can visit hr showroo and

t hr in prson.

www.artofkaruna.com

ART OF KARUNA: JOURNEY ALONG THE sPIRAL studio 209

tenant profle

Kalyna in

her studio


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spotted & applauded

JANEs WALKKing & Spadina:

One of the Two Kings

may 4, 2013

Top Left Tour leaders

Margie Zeidler and

Paul Bedford in the

courtyard

Above Neighbourhoodcranes as seen from the

roof of 401 Richmond

Left Paul Bedford leading

the group through

neighbourhood

development

VTAPEVtapes (Studio 452) Dvlopnt Dirctor Deirdre Logue(also a l/vidoar) was th rcipint of th 2013 Tom BernerAward. Th honour, grantd at th closing rcption for thisyars Images Festival (Studio 448), is prsntd annuallyto an individual who has providd xtraordinary support to thcaus of indpndnt laing in Toronto.DeIDe LOGUe (THID FOm THe IGHT) ePTIG He WD

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PARK PEOPLEPark People (Studio 119), th popl who wor to iprovpars across Toronto, hav bn givn a hug nancial boostby th W. Gareld Weston Foundation. Th foundation hascoittd $5 illion ovr th nxt thr yars to fund innova-tiv nw par initiativs w cant wait to s what sprouts up!BeLOW: TOOTO Pk SUmmIT

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listings June to Augut 2013

EXHIbITIONscontinues to JUNE 15

The Red Head GallerySally Thurlow: Reclamation

continues to JUNE 15

WARC Gallery

atali Olanic: Stock Markets and Hemlines


Open Studio

Visiting rtists sidncy exhibitionkristiina Lahd: Criss-Cross & Suzi Sith: Lines Not Straightanda icol Whit: antecedentbcca owan, athrin Farish and Jrry Silvrbrg:

The Print Process: Varied Prints on Washirtist Tals & Opning: Friday may 24, 67 p & 79 p


Urbanspace Gallery

Making the Connections: Our City, Our Society, Our Health

continues to JULY 6

YYZ Artists Outlet

Danil Hutchinson: Paintings or Electric Light

continues to JULY 13

A Space Gallery

licia outts, oco iot: Unburying Our Historiesessay by achl GoranOpning: Friday may 31, 68 p

continues to JULY 22

Prex Institute of Contemporary ArtDonna onlon, Glnda Ln,andivan unschwandr:The World Over

JUNE 15 AUGUST 10

YYZ Artists Outlet

stor krugr and Sally SpathOpning: Friday Jun 14, 810 p

JUNE 19 JULY 13

The Red Head Gallery

Tonia Di isio: Feed

Daniel Hutchinson at YYZ Gallery (until July 6)

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 [email protected]. Listings are open to all tenants.DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE: Friday July 26, 2013

GALLERY DIRECTORY

A Space Gallery (Studio 110)

ontact 416-979-9633 www.aspacegallery.org

Abbozzo Gallery (Studio 128)

ontact 416-260-2220 www.abbozzogallery.com

Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography (Studio 120)

ontact 416-979-3941 www.gallery44.org

Open Studio (Studio 104)

ontact 416-504-8238 www.openstudio.on.ca

Prex Institute of Contemporary Art (Studio 124)

ontact 416-591-0357 www.prex.ca

Red Head Gallery (Studio 115)

ontact 416-504-5654 www.redheadgallery.org

Trinity Square Video (Studio 376)

ontact 416-593-1332 www.trinitysquarevideo.com

Urbanspace Gallery (Studio 117)

ontact 416-595-5900 www.urbanspacegallery.ca

Vtape Video Gallery (Studio 452)

ontact 416-351-1317 www.vtape.org

WARC Gallery/Womens Art Resource Centre (Studio 122)ontact 416-977-0097 www.warc.net

YYZ Artists Outlet (Studio 140)

ontact 416-598-4546 www.yyzartistsoutlet.org

Suzie Smith at Open Studio (until June 22)


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JUNE 21 JULY 26Gallery 44

Proo 20faturing wor by rging photo-basd artistsDrya ay, Pascal rpin, Lindsy Bond, magan Broadhurst,lxandr V, ory J. Isnor, Ptra mal millr, Turnr Priz*,Yi Xin TongVrant ichards ward cipint: nthony GracOpning: Friday Jun 21, 69 p

JUNE 27 JULY 27

Open Studio

Visiting rtists sidncy exhibitionmicah das: Coinage & lxi Vlla: Beings From Beyond

Susan unningha: Covering the StorySandi alph: The Strength o Resiliencertist Tals & Opning: Thursday Jun 27, 67 p & 79 p

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WARC Gallery

Emerging Aboriginal Perspectives:Summer Shorts On Demand

Opning: Saturday July 6, 25 p

EVENTsJUNE 4 & 11

WARC Gallery

cclrator Hub WorshopsExperimental Animationwithkat WilsonIntro to Graphic Novels with Lynn Hllr6:308:30 pFor or inforation call: 416-977-0097www.warc.net

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Art of Karuna (Studio 209)Sur Sal: r t and Txtils by kalyna Pidwrbsy11 a5 p

JUNE 19

WARC Gallery

Female Eye Film Festival

Pr-Launch kic-off Party and Scrnings: 7 p

JUNE 24

Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (Studio 350)

34th nnual Dora mavor moor wardsOffsit: St. Lawrnc ntr for th rts,Blua ppl Thatr (27 Front Strt east)wards: 7 pTicts : $65 @ 416-366-7723 or www.tapa.ca

JUNE 26

Last Wednesdays

Gallris and shops at 401 ichond xtnd thir hours to8 p for aftr-hours accss to shopping and xhibitions.Stay up to dat by joining our facboo pag:lastwdnsdays401JULY 13

Meal Exchange (Studio 365)Fourth annual National BBQ Day, a nation-wid clbration oflocally sourcd foods. Gt your toolit and join th clbration:www.nationalbbqday.ca

AUGUST 8 18

SummerWorks Performance Festival (Studio 423)

Ontarios prir fstival of cutting-dg, xciting, profssionalthatr. t thatr vnus across Toronto.www.summerworks.ca

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WHATS ONRichmond

Alicia Coutts and Coco Riot at A Space Gallery (until July 13)


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press check

WINDMILL DEVELOPMENT GROUPsUnion Lofts is attracting a lot of attntion. This ti,The Globe and Mails (Fbruary 22) John BentleyMays praisd th projcts intgration of an xistingchurch into th dsign of what thy intnd to b atop LeeD-raning rsidntial building.

NOT FAR FROM THE TREE Foundr and Dirctor Laura Reinsborough

was rcognizd for th fruits of hr labour byNOW Magazine (pril 18 to 24) who nad hr

an environntal Hro in thir Green Issue.

DUbbELDAM ARCHITECTURE + DEsIGN sPop-Up Ofce is popping up vrywhr! W spottdth in Arch Daily who faturd an articl on th installation,which xplors th volving way that w wor.

CINECYCLEth scludd cina, art spac, and bi rpair

shop had all its ystris rvald by The Grid(pr il 11 to 17) in What Goes on in There?


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THE bACK PAGE MARIAN WIHAK, studio 278Tensile in the 401 Richmond Lounge marianwihak.com

If youd li to b on THe Bk PGe, plas subit your drawing, painting, illustration, photograph or architctural plans at

300 dpi as a photoshop or illustrator l on cd or dvd dis. Plas includ a word l with your na, th titl of th projct, your

wbsit, your studio addrss and a brif dscription of 50 words (axiu) on th dis. Th bst ntry will b chosn for achissu. Diss will not b rturnd. This spac is to showcas th talnt in th building. It is not for advrtising an vnt or sal.


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