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The London Arts Council coordinates the creation of temporary, permanent, performance-based, and mixed media public artworks across the Forest City.
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Job Posting: Administrator, Operations and Communications
Position and Submission Process Administrator, Operations and Communications Hours: full-time (35 hours/week) Term: permanent...
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Meet Kay Ojo, the Artist behind the Jazz Resonance: Notes from the Thames Exhibition
The Gallery In response to demand from local artists for exhibition space and to promote and celebrate our talented local artists, the...
Sep 115 min read
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EXTRAVABANDZA 2025, September 6, 12-9 PM
Join us for Extravabandza , a full day of incredible live music, arts activities, dancing, karaoke, vendors, raffles, and more, presented...
Aug 265 min read
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August Updates
As summer hits its vibrant peak, our arts community continues to shine! Whether you're tuning in to local sounds or marking your calendar...
Aug 143 min read
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London Arts Live Busking Festival - Sunday, July 27, 2025
London’s First Music-Centred Busking Festival — Celebrating Local Sounds, Diverse Styles, and Streets That Sing in Canada’s First UNESCO...
Jul 236 min read
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July Updates
The summer is flying by and heating up all at once! We are excited to highlight some projects and programming which took place over the past month as well as help you plan your next local artistic experience!
Jul 235 min read
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Staff Resignation Announcement: Wishing you all the best in your next chapter, Janet! We'll miss you!
Janet Antone, Administrator, Indigenous London Arts, has decided to resign from the London Arts Council to focus on her family and...
Jul 221 min read
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Board Retirement Announcement: Thank you Allyson Vanstone!
Allyson has led our board through many different adventures in her time as Board Chair and has been instrumental in growing and enriching...
Jul 202 min read
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Meet the Team: Emily Schuyler, Specialist, Indigenous London Arts
Emily is a multi-media artist from Oneida Nation of the Thames. She holds a certificate and an advanced diploma in Fine Arts...
Jul 162 min read
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Colourful Communities mural by Aruba Mahmud installed at the South London Community Pool through the Songlines Project
Colourful Communities  by Aruba Mahmud, was installed at the South London Community Pool (585 Bradley Ave) on the exterior and interior...
Jun 263 min read
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New Songlines mural unveiled at the South London Community Centre
Joy  by Maisa Mreiwed, was unveiled at the South London Community Centre (1119 Jalna Blvd) on June 26, 2025. Mreiwed's mural was created...
Jun 263 min read
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June Updates
Engaging, honouring, celebrating, learning. June holds much cultural significance as we recognize Indigenous History Month, Indigenous Solidarity Day (June 21), Canadian Multiculturalism Day (June 27), Pride Month, and Seniors Month.
Jun 236 min read
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The Gallery: Meet Ani Sarian, the Artist behind the Traces of Time Exhibition
The Gallery In response to demand from local artists for exhibition space and to promote and celebrate our talented local artists, the...
May 134 min read
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15th Anniversary of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples
May 5, 2025 marks the 15th anniversary of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+...
May 52 min read
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Call to Visual Artists: Traffic Signal Wrap Project
Call Summary The London Arts Council invites artists and creators living in London and surrounding First Nations - the Chippewas of the...
Apr 232 min read
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- CLOSED - Call to Emerging Musicians: LBMX Musicians Mentorship Program
The 2025 LBMX Musicians Mentorship Program is an initiative designed to support emerging London-based Bands through paid performances,...
Apr 113 min read
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The Gallery: Meet Chris Allaway, the Artist behind the Threads of the Earth exhibition
The Gallery In response to demand from local artists for exhibition space and to promote and celebrate our talented local artists, the...
Jan 165 min read
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The Gallery: Meet Paul Lambert, the Artist behind The Silence Between the Notes exhibition
The Gallery In response to demand from local artists for exhibition space and to promote and celebrate our talented local artists, the...
Oct 15, 20248 min read
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EXTRAVABANDZA, September 21st, 12-9 p.m.
Presented by the London Arts Council and LBMX Place , Extravabandza  is an exciting showcase of London's thriving music scene,...
Sep 12, 20244 min read
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Growing Together Through the Arts
THE RESEARCH According to current census data, 18.5 % of London Ontario’s population is aged 65 and older. As indicated by a 2017...
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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Meet the Team: Philip Gurrey, Administrator, Programs and Learning
Meet Philip Gurrey Philip Gurrey is a graduate of the Glasgow School of Art (BA(Hons) M.Litt.) and holds a Ph.D. in Art and Visual...
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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Staff Resignation Announcement: Thank you for your years of dedicated service, Jeremy! We'll miss you!
💙Jeremy Jeresky, LAC's Curator, Public Programs and Learning, will be leaving us to pursue a career as an Arborist in Lindsay, Ontario...
Aug 20, 20242 min read
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- CLOSED - Job Posting: Administrator, Programs and Learning
Position and Submission Process Administrator, Programs and Learning Hours: full time (35 hours/week) Term: permanent Compensation:...
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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Imagination Endless Mural by Local Artist Devin Ryan Painted at the Byron Skatepark
ABOUT THE MURAL PROJECT AT THE BYRON SKATEPARK In our continued mission to showcase local talent, beautify public spaces, engage...
Jul 29, 20244 min read
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