December Updates
- ahlynialuk
- 4 hours ago
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In the spirit of the season we are spreading cheer and giving thanks!
Thank you to our operational partners for your ongoing support. Your funding and partnership provide crucial support for LAC in maintaining and growing capacity for ongoing development, implementation, and delivery of professional artistic programs and services for our community and the local arts sector.
We extend our gratitude to our strategic programming partners whose generosity helps us support the local arts community and artists with meaningful programs and opportunities.
PUBLIC ART PROJECTS
Artist Olukayode (Kay) Ojo, a Nigerian-born Canadian artist whose work blends contemporary and traditional African influences into a bold, abstract expressionist style exhibits work at RBC Place Gallery, London. His paintings have been exhibited in prestigious venues, including the 2022 Art à la Carte exhibition at the Legislative Building in Toronto. His works are also held in the collections of Museum London and The Art Emporium in Port Stanley. He has painted portraits of notable figures, including former Nigerian President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.
Don't miss your chance to experience this exhibit in person! The exhibit at RBC Place Gallery runs August 26 – December 20.
PROGRAMS AND LEARNING
Expanded Belong Youth Art Workshops at Crouch, SLNRC, GCCRC, LUSO and NWLNRC. Programs are running from September 12 to December 20 at five different Community Centres across the city.
ARTS ACTIVATIONS
Mark your calendars! This year's Holly Jolly Market runs December 5 - 21 at Covent Garden Market and we are thrilled to have your favourite artists performing as part of our London Arts Live Expansion program supported by The Paul Seed Fund. This weekend's artists include:
Friday, December 12
4pm - 5:30pm | Shelly Faris Duo (outside)
4pm - 6pm | Greg Lirette (inside)
6:30pm - 7:30pm | Peter Tindal (inside)
8pm - 10pm | Ian McNally (inside)
8pm - 10pm | Justin Maki (outside)
Saturday, December 13
10am - 12pm | Stephen Hames Ingram (inside)
10am - 12pm | Saveria (outside)
12:30pm - 2:30pm | Travis Beatty (inside)
1pm - 3pm | Gianny Corea (outside)
3pm - 5pm | Ben Heffernan (inside)
4pm - 6pm | Kendra Gabrielle (outside)
5:30pm - 7:30pm | Shawn Andrew (inside)
7pm - 9pm | Bob's Yer Funkle Band (outside)
8pm - 9pm | Mike Couture (inside)
Sunday, December 14
10am - 12pm | Mike Couture (inside)
10am - 12pm | Laika Berdey (outside)
12:30pm - 1:30pm | Donald Waugh (outside)
12:30pm - 2:30pm | Sam Peco (inside)
2pm - 2:30pm | Girl Pow-R (outside)
3pm - 5pm | Tyrone Traher (inside)
3pm - 5pm | Naide and the Living Notes (outside)
OPPORTUNITIES
Call for expressions of interest!
With CAIP funding available in the new year, we are looking for arts professionals and/or community members involved in the arts in London to serve as assessors in the evaluation of submissions to the Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP). Each assessor helps evaluate investment submissions, make decisions on who receives funding, advise on priorities, and recommend dollar amounts for each investment.
Submit your expression of interest today using the form below. Full details including assessor roles and requirements are also available through the form.
SPOTLIGHT
Daegu Opernstudio in London! We were so pleased to be part of hosting three soloists from the Daegu Opernstudio this past week. Thanks to everyone who came out to the performances—at Western University's Don Wright Faculty of Music and at the London Korean Christian Church—and the open rehearsal which took place at St. Paul's Cathedral.
The artistry shown by Daegu Opernstudio soloists, Haeun Kim, Heekyung Park, and Kyubo Na, as well as Don Wright Faculty of Music's DMA student, Joshua Stanton and collaborative pianist, professor Kyung Kim, was deeply inspirational. Their performances and rehearsals further highlighted the importance of international collaboration in celebration of our city's UNESCO designation as well as the positive experiences and connection that are possible through engagements such as this one.
LAC’s support for this past week's events was through our Artist in residence cultural exchange program, in partnership with the London Music Office and City of London Purchase Services.
Our congratulations to Alfredo Caxaj! 🎉
Sunfest’s Founder and Artistic Co-Director Alfredo Caxaj has officially been appointed a Member of the Order of Canada!
CONNECT WITH US
You may have noticed...
If we are connected on Facebook or Instagram you may have noticed a couple videos which have launched a new "Get to Know Your London Arts Council" series. With the many questions we have received over the years we hope this series sheds some light—in a fun and creative way—on areas that generate the most confusion about our organization.
GIFT OPPORTUNITY THIS SEASON 🎁
Want to support the arts in your community?
Donations of all sizes are meaningful and directly contribute to the vibrancy of our community. As you know, our programs are focused on arts investment, community building, cultivating allyship, arts education, Truth and Reconciliation, health and well-being, as well as public art and art activation providing paid opportunities for professional artists to create and deliver artworks in London and surrounding First Nations (Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames, and Munsee-Delaware Nation). Our programs also support the work of local arts organizations and increase accessibility and participation in artistic activities for Londoners and visitors.
An important note as we approach the end of the year...we are a registered charitable organization so you will also receive a tax receipt for your gift to us.
We THANK YOU for your generosity!
❄️ HOLIDAY CLOSURE ❄️
Please note that our office will be closed for the holidays starting December 22, 2025 and we will reopen on January 5, 2026.
We want to wish you all a magical, safe, and healthy holiday season and a new year filled with joy, peace, and even more ART!
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