A living tribute to Rick Williams · The Academy, 1991–2012

The Academy · Special Events

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Explore special events at the Academy of Spherical Arts.

One Snooker Street · Liberty Village, Toronto

These details belong to the Academy’s original website. The venue closed in 2012; booking and contact services are no longer active. Share a memory with Rick’s family

If you are interested in bringing in outside entertainment such as a Jazz Trio or DJ, it is mandatory that this is approved by your coordinator. They will provide you with a form to fill out to provide The Academy with all the details and arrangements required. You can also download this information by clicking on the link in the lower left hand side of your screen.

Original Academy text · 2011. View the original capture

Rick WilliamsRichard Barry Williams
1945 — 2026
The Academy’s crest

In loving memory

A door left open.
For Rick.

Rick Williams created the Academy of Spherical Arts—a place for beautiful things, good company, and a life well lived.

The Academy closed in 2012. This is its world, brought back to life in his memory. Step inside and imagine another evening at One Snooker Street.

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