June Updates
- Jun 26
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Updated: 8 minutes ago
June holds much cultural significance with many opportunities to celebrate, learn, and engage as we recognize Indigenous History Month, Indigenous Solidarity Day (June 21), Canadian Multiculturalism Day (June 27), Pride Month, and Seniors Month.
Earlier this month on June 12, we gathered at RBC Place London for the unveiling of Indigenous Arts and Stories Exhibition as part of The Gallery program at RBC Place London. This past Saturday, June 20, we celebrated the unveiling of 90+ artworks at London Public Library's Central Branch during Art Spectacular 2026.
As always, we look forward to connecting with you at an upcoming event and sharing what's going on at the London Arts Council!
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.
COMMUNITY ART INSTALLATION PROJECT
In response to demand from local artists for exhibition space and to promote and celebrate our talented local artists, the London Arts Council and the City of London Culture Services have collaborated with RBC Place London to pilot The Gallery program at RBC Place London as part of our London Arts Live (LAL) program offerings.
The purpose of The Gallery is to promote the work of artists and creators residing in London and surrounding First Nations to display original artworks for exhibition, with sales opportunities, on highly prominent and specially designated wall space within this municipally owned building.
For the ninth exhibition, The Gallery featured artworks created by Mackenzie Beirnes-Daniels, Kristi White, and Mike Cywink, highlighting stories of Indigenous culture, history, and community.
The exhibition is on now through to August, 2026. For full details, please visit the link below.
Many thanks to everyone who joined us for the unveiling of Indigenous Arts and Stories Exhibition event as part of The Gallery program at RBC Place London on June 12. For more details on the event, please visit the link below.
PUBLIC ART PROJECTS
Art Spectacular 2026
90+ artworks across four public art projects and 11 sub-projects!
The City of London’s Public Art and Monument Program, administered by the London Arts Council and the City of London Culture Services, supports the creation of public art that strengthens civic pride, fosters community celebration, creates jobs for artists, and attracts tourism and investment.
Many thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the unveiling of new public art projects in the Downtown at Art Spectacular 2026 this past Saturday, June 20. The projects—completed through the City of London's Public Art Program managed by the Culture Services Division and administered through the London Arts Council—are a reflection of the creativity, talent, and diversity in our city.
We invite you to learn more about these exciting public art projects at the link below.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MUSICIANS
The LBMX Musicians Mentorship Program bands—Aidan Hough, Lindsey and The Lonelies, and Omri Kash—had their first public performance as part of the program on June 5 for Forest City London Music Week's 2026 Kickoff Party at Dundas Place. Many thanks to all who came out and enjoyed some incredible local talent!
Stay tuned for more from these talented musicians and mark your calendars for the program's signature event, ExtravaBand-za! on September 12, 2026!
ARTS ACTIVATIONS
With performances added to the calendar on an ongoing basis, check out who's performing in our community and support local talent. Whether you are at Covent Garden Market or White Oaks Mall this Saturday, June 27, we have you covered with some live music!
COMMUNITY ARTS INVESTMENT PROGRAM
UPDATE TO APPLICANTS:
The Community Arts Investment Program assessment panels continue to notify applicants as they complete their assessments.
Please check your inbox (and junk/spam folders) as you may have received a CAIP assessment communication. If you have not yet received an email communication, this just means the assessment panel has yet to reach out. We will notify via social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) once all applicants have received a communication. We thank you for your patience as our assessors complete their work.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Making Space – Business, Indigenous Art, and Reconciliation
At the start of this month we were proud to attend the London Chamber of Commerce's event which brought forward meaningful discussion related to "the practical role the business community must play in moving the City of London’s ReconciliAction Plan from a written policy into a lived reality."
Team member Emily Schuyler was a keynote speaker at the event providing an intimate narrative of cultural heritage and what it means to be a contemporary Indigenous artist.
To learn more about the event and the partnership between London Chamber of Commerce and the London Arts Council for the new Indigenous gallery programme, please visit the link below:
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