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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.


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...
1 day ago5 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


- 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


London's First Artistically Interpreted Wampum Belt created by Indigenous Artist Nancy Deleary
London's first artistically interpreted Wampum Belt, Way of Life – Bimaadziwin (pronunciation) – Tsi' niyóht tsi tyúnhe'...
Jun 27, 20243 min read


The Gallery: Meet Johnnene Maddison, the Artist behind the Just A Thought Exhibition
The Gallery In response to demand from local artists for exhibition space and to promote and celebrate our talented local artists, the...
May 29, 20247 min read


National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples
#NoMoreStolenSisters #MMIWG2S In an on-going effort to uplift and amplify Indigenous causes, the London Arts Council (LAC), in...
May 1, 20241 min read


- CLOSED - Call to Artist-Educators: Creative Aging and Belonging Program
The London Arts Council (LAC) invites artist-educators residing in London, Ontario, surrounding First Nations (the Chippewas of the...
Apr 16, 20242 min read


Congratulations Audrey Cooper - 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List Arts Award Recipient!
(photo of Audrey Cooper from The London Free Press, January 2014) Each year, the London Arts Council invites nominations for the Mayor’s...
Jan 8, 20241 min read


- CLOSED - Call to Artist-Educators (Visual Art): Belong - Inclusive Arts Experiences for Children & Youth
The London Arts Council (LAC) invites visual artists and creators residing in London, Ontario, surrounding First Nations (the Chippewas...
Dec 12, 20232 min read


- CLOSED - 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...
Dec 7, 20232 min read
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