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 The venue closed in 2012; booking and contact services are no longer active.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

Please note that The Academy is governed by the Province of Ontario liquor laws. We would like to remind everyone that both public and private events are subject to these laws. In order to make your occasion run smoothly, we ask that all participants carry valid identification at all times.

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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