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

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This is Rick Williams' true "field of dreams" story. The building where the Academy of Spherical Arts resides is on 1 Snooker Street in Liberty Village. Originally owned by Brunswick from 1905 to 1959, the building was home to a manufacturing facility where billiard tables, balls and racks including bowling pins and bowling balls were produced. The building was then sold and eventually renovated and space was leased out for storage and offices.

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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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