A Space is a Canadian artist-run centre located in Toronto, Ontario The gallery originated as the Nightingale Arts Council in 1970,[1] and was founded in 1971.
[2] The name A Space Gallery was first used when the gallery established itself at 85 St. Nicholas Street.
[3] The first exhibition Concept 70 was organized by Robert Bowers and Chris Youngs and included works by Ian Carr-Harris, Stephen Cruise, John McEwen, Dennis Oppenheim and General Idea.
[4] It focuses on political and social art work, such as the 2015 Detention exhibition.
[5] A Space Gallery receives funding from the Ontario Arts Council.