About Wing 404
Wing 404 is a unique and versatile space offered to performance arts groups seeking the perfect spot to rehearse or develop new works. Participating artists will enjoy access to a projector screen, sound system, Wi-Fi, and parking, with the added benefit of 24/7 access and a standing capacity of 300.
Owned by the City of Waterloo, Wing 404 is offered as part of the Meanwhile Spaces program in partnership with ArtsBuild Ontario. This exciting initiative provides local artists and organizations with free access to this historic venue, creating opportunities for creativity and collaboration.
Address: 510 Dutton Drive, Waterloo, N2L 4C6
How to Apply
Complete the EOI form by February 21, 2025 @ 11:59 PM.
Timelines
- EOI Opens: Monday, January 27th, 2025
- Office hours: Thursday, January 30th to February 13, 2025
- EOI Closes: Friday, February 21st, 2025
- Space access begins: March 2025
Office Hours
Office hours will take place the following times:
- Thursday, January 30th, 2025 @1-5 pm
- Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 @ 1-5 pm
- Thursday, February 13th, 2025 @1-5 pm
Sign up for office hours here.
Contact
Please email coordinator@artsbuildontario.ca for support requests.
Site Details: Wing 404
General
- Digital tour: https://youriguide.com/vR94VV785V8DD1
- Suitable for: movement practices, performance arts, clean visual arts (eg no ceramics, excessive paint), and literary arts. Both quiet practices and production are permitted on this site.
Space dimensions:
- Main space: 34′ x 77′
- Office space: 18.3’x14′
- Space 2: 17.8×19.11′
- Space 3: 24.3′ x 27.2′ (in digital tour, attached to Assembly 4 with accordion door)
Amenities
- Washrooms available: yes
- Heating: yes
- Air conditioning: yes
- AV equipment: projector screen, sound system, wifi
- Furnishings included: 6′ Tables (12), Square card desks (25), Black vinyl chairs (136).
- Kitchenette: yes
- Water cooler: no
- Paint sink: no
Accessibility
- Accessible washrooms: yes (not universal; stalls are wide enough for mobility devices alongside handrails in the stalls)
- Gender-neutral washrooms: no
- Changing tables: no
- Stairs: no
- Scent-free environment: no
- Parking: yes; 90 parking spots
- Permit required: no
- Paid: no
Capacity: Dependent on room configuration. The Main Space can be divided into three smaller sections.
For the entire facility:
- Standing capacity: 300
- Seating capacity: 272
Other:
- Venue access begins: March 2025
- Key access: yes, 24/7
- Noise restriction: no