Akin Richmond

 

Next door to Akin’s Remote Gallery, Akin Richmond, located at 568 Richmond Street West is a small, cozy studio. With just four dedicated studios, Akin Richmond is on the main floor, with a bathroom, a small kitchenette, and lots of light coming from the south facing window. It’s easily reached by the Queen Streetcar, just a block north of Richmond Street.

Akin Richmond has 4 regular dedicated studios ranging from 26 sqft for $195/month to 60 sqft for $348/month and and there are 4 shared membership for $80/month.

Akin Richmond high ceilings, with large windows facing the sidewalk and lots of natural light. There is a small kitchenette with a coffee maker, microwave, toaster oven and minifridge.  As with all Akin studios, Akin Richmond has 24/7 access and wifi and a utility sink to wash brushes and other tools.

This studio is located next door to Akin’s Remote Gallery, please visit www.remote.gallery for more information about the gallery space. 

Please note that studio tours are only available when scheduled in advance. Please contact info@akincollective.com to inquire about studio availability.


Accessibility Info

Akin Richmond regrets any barrier to access. If you require more information or are concerned about accessibility barriers please get in touch.

There are no steps to enter the building or anywhere else in the space. The entrance is automated. There is one gender-neutral bathroom. There are no grab bars in the bathroom and the toilets are not raised. 

 

568 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 1Y9


Getting here by TTC

Akin Richmond is 250m from Queen St West at Augusta Ave

(Stop ID: 6826) on the 501 Queen and 301 Queen bus routes. It's 280m from Queen St West at Bathurst St

(Stop ID: 6827) on the 301 Queen Night Bus and 501 Queen Bus routes and 280m Bathurst St at Queen St West

(Stop:187) On The 307 Bathurst Night Bus And 511 Bathurst Bus Routes.

Stop ID: 6826 and Stop ID: 6827 are considered wheelchair accessible by the TTC.

Bike and Car Parking

Akin Richmond doesn't have designated parking for studio members on-site but there is paid parking on the 15 Denison Ave. (map) and there are bike racks in front of the studio's door.

A huge thank you to the Toronto Arts Council for their collaboration on this space, without whom this would not have been possible. Special thanks also to our friends and collaborators Neighbourhood Arts Network and Toronto Employment and
Social Services’ Art Connections program.