Artwork: Dundas Streetscape (Clarence to Wellington) by Cheryl Radford, Photographed by Wyn Geleynse
Welcome to the London Arts Council
The London Arts Council (LAC) works with public, private, and community partners to build and sustain Londoners’ awareness of, involvement in, and support for all artistic disciplines across the city.
Our programs in education, health, and community provide paid opportunities for professional artists to create and deliver artworks as well as, support arts organizations in London, ON.
Indigenous London Arts
Curator Summer Bressette and Designer Katie Wilhelm led the London Arts Council team in curating a virtual space to celebrate, honour, and share local Indigenous arts and culture in the spirit of the Two-Row Wampum and Two-Eyed Seeing.
This virtual space represents a commitment from the London Arts Council to foster relationship building, as the consensual sharing of knowledge concerning Indigenous history, culture, and philosophy is the first step in this process.
The London Arts Council is committed to working in peace and healing with all Indigenous people. We work closely with the surrounding First Nations communities: Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames, and Munsee-Delaware Nation.
News and Stories
News and Stories
News and Stories
![Today, June 21, is Indigenous Solidarity Day, also known as National Indigenous Peoples Day. With June being Indigenous History Month, this is a time for Canadians to recognize the diverse cultures across First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, the history of the land stewarded and honoured by Indigenous communities, and the significance of Indigenous knowledge, including the preservation of language and traditions.
LAC acknowledges the importance of ongoing learning and advocacy to uplift Indigenous voices, which is why actionable and sustainable reconciliation is at the root our relationships with the surrounding First Nations communities: Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames, and Munsee-Delaware Nation.
Photos: Quashtaadying “Coming Together” by Garrett Nahdee @nahdeearts.
Nahdee is an incredibly talented self-taught artist from Walpole Island First Nation. Quashtaadying depicts a rare occasion, the eclipse, which in Indigenous beliefs signifies the Grandfather Sun and Grandmother Moon reuniting.
“My work depicts a grandmother in the 7 grandfather teachings, which emphasizes the important role of grandmothers, often overlooked, although they carry and provide the 7 teachings for the community. […] I included the eagle at the top as the eagle represents love. Then we have Grandfather Sun and Grandmother Moon reuniting in the eclipse. Then we have the beaver for wisdom, the raven for honesty, the wolf for humility, the bear for courage, the bison for respect, and all of which are resting on the shell of the turtle. The Indigenous community calls North America Turtle Island. The turtle represents the truth, symbolizing that we live in alignment with our values. We must teach, defend, and abide by the truth.”
Please visit our link in bio to learn more about Indigenous Solidarity Day and to access learning resources linked through @middlesexcentre.
#NIHM2025 #NIPD2025
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![TODAY IS THE DAY! Apply for the LBMX Musicians Mentorship Program by 4:30pm through the link in bio!
The Jeremy Fox Revett Band rocked out at last year’s ExtravaBand-za!, what will you do this year? 👀🎸
If you are part of an emerging band residing in London, Ontario and surrounding First Nations (Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames, and Munsee-Delaware Nation) apply today!
The program provides real-world experiences and professional guidance to participating musicians through paid performances, resume-building opportunities, and tailored music industry mentorship.
Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:30 pm
#LdnOnt #LdnArtsCouncil #UNESCO #CityOfMusic #IndigenousLondonArts #519Creatives
[footage @nbedard2020 from ExtravaBand-za! 2024 featuring The Jeremy Fox Revett Band; audio “Grow Out Of It” by Jeremy Fox]
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![Did you know that Juice Joint 🧃 is a local jazz, funk, lofi hip-hop band? Did you also know that they played ExtravaBand-za! 2024?? 👀
If you are part of an emerging band residing in London, Ontario and surrounding First Nations (Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames, and Munsee-Delaware Nation) you could have the same amazing opportunity if you apply to the LBMX Musicians Mentorship Program!
Learn all about it and APPLY TODAY through the link in bio! Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:30 pm
#LdnOnt #LdnArtsCouncil #UNESCO #CityOfMusic #IndigenousLondonArts #519Creatives
[footage @nbedard2020 from ExtravaBand-za! 2024 featuring Juice Joint; audio “Briefcase” by Juice Joint]](https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/494918517_722859883637481_6063935453713073702_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=apMfzXj6tOIQ7kNvwHqlszv&_nc_oc=AdkOBEaFS3IFT-zILR3YbfcOZetllzANTVb5TmAc-La97xE4EN5OuInYaOTjLdDkg0w&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=vKhgg5u9Vbe3KA-JK0ZQ5w&oh=00_AflRYNw07Kw2YqXIJAjTaBvBF5mwt4JNv9wiL6ozp9rS6w&oe=6944EAAD)
![Anddre & The Reflections took the stage at ExtravaBand-za! 2024, could this be your band at ExtravaBand-za! 2025?!
If you are part of an emerging band residing in London, Ontario and surrounding First Nations (Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames, and Munsee-Delaware Nation) apply to the LBMX Musicians Mentorship Program!
The program provides real-world experiences and professional guidance through paid performances, resume-building opportunities, and tailored music industry mentorship.
Apply today through the link in bio! Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:30 pm
#LdnOnt #LdnArtsCouncil #UNESCO #CityOfMusic #IndigenousLondonArts #519Creatives
[footage @nbedard2020 from ExtravaBand-za! 2024 featuring Anddre & The Reflections; audio “Red Eyes” by Anddre & The Reflections]
@canadalifeco @cityoflondonont @ontarioartscouncil](https://scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/491895129_1502531357381607_7470501505729081365_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=zFqUGe453N0Q7kNvwHQSgZG&_nc_oc=Adnc-Z6XP73EPqENRhjuPckWXaHbmH_9fsdjkrYUJDxuDWhS91MyReycGyN6HOfNl_g&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=vKhgg5u9Vbe3KA-JK0ZQ5w&oh=00_AflQBuj8uwqLefEwd4bB4Gymd-SFivSKQ00G52TjcQLGNw&oe=6944D682)
![🎤ATTN: MUSICIANS - PAID MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITY❗️
LBMX MUSICIANS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
⏰: Apply by Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:30 pm
We are giving a shoutout to Jai Vinyl who took the stage at ExtravaBand-za! 2024 to remind local talent to take advantage of this initiative! Designed to support emerging bands residing in London, Ontario and surrounding First Nations (Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames, and Munsee-Delaware Nation), the LBMX Musicians Mentorship Program provides real-world experiences and professional guidance.
What’s in store for participating musicians?
- paid performances
- resume-building opportunities
- tailored music industry mentorship
Sound like you? Apply today through our link in bio!
#LdnOnt #LdnArtsCouncil #UNESCO #CityOfMusic #IndigenousLondonArts #519Creatives
[footage @nbedard2020 from ExtravaBand-za! 2024 featuring Jai Vinyl; audio “Meant To Be Fun” by Jai Vinyl]
@canadalifeco @cityoflondonont @ontarioartscouncil](https://scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/494379077_9762052827217990_2477903321329441399_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=xqVcLgO-fTQQ7kNvwHpVg4O&_nc_oc=AdmnCS-J5xSgJtZk6G8jPqFmOxnaefFCAcaC-H8--8GOK11cE6mKVuK8qpvCSWXRiVM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=vKhgg5u9Vbe3KA-JK0ZQ5w&oh=00_Afm1Vo6AuOcoclVceTcN4n_gszx52w6mu4ePMRVBwA4gHg&oe=6944D3F8)
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