February Updates
- Feb 23
- 2 min read
While the cold weather continues to pervade this month, the arts community continues to warm our hearts! ❤️
As February is Black History Month, we have been sharing events taking place this month to celebrate, learn, connect, and engage as we honour the legacy of Black artists and Black artistic communities. We would like to express our year-round commitment to celebrating Black history and artistry.
The 2026 theme for Black History Month in Canada is: “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries” which celebrates three decades of Black History Month in Canada and recognizes the enduring legacy of Black Canadians, whose leadership, creativity, innovation and resilience have shaped our past, continue to influence our present, and will inspire future generations.
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
Michael Czupryna is a lens-based artist working in London, Ontario, creating images inspired by nature.
Czupryna on the creative process: "Discovering nature walks during the pandemic and ruminating on health issues, I found myself drawn to the water below me, which mirrored the trees and sky, and also acted as a lens exposing the detritus below the water's surface. Blending these elements together, the images capture light and water movement to suggest a kind of "life" to the trees."
The exhibit at RBC Place Gallery runs January – May, 2026.
PROGRAMS AND LEARNING
Upcoming Program – Artists in Practice Workshop Series
Stay tuned for more details on the exciting Artists in Practice Workshop Series — a targeted initiative designed to support emerging and mid-career visual artists in London and surrounding First Nations communities, including Oneida Nation of the Thames, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, and Munsee Delaware Nation. This program is funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Seed Grant. The London Arts Council would like to thank OTF for their support.
ARTS ACTIVATIONS
With performances added to the calendar on an ongoing basis, check out who's performing in our community and support local talent.
OPPORTUNITIES
CAIP for Individuals & Collectives
Applications for 2026 CAIP funding are now open for Individual Artists and Collectives. Applicants can book a consultation with an LAC team member by contacting investment@londonarts.ca
The City of London’s Community Arts Investment Program is administered by the London Arts Council through a Purchase of Service Agreement with the City of London.
Deadline: Friday, March 27 at 4:30pm
CONNECT WITH US
If we are connected on Facebook or Instagram you may have noticed a couple videos which have launched a "Get to Know Your London Arts Council" series. This is our way of helping address the many questions we have received over the years and highlight our wonderful team members in the process!
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