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Rebeca is an experienced operations professional with over 15 years of expertise in project and program management across corporate and nonprofit sectors. She holds a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Universidade Federal do Paraná in Brazil. Meet Rebeca Daminelli Rebeca is an experienced operations professional with over 15 years of expertise in project and program management across corporate and nonprofit sectors. She holds a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Universidade Federal do Paraná in Brazil. With a deep belief in the power of the arts to connect people and create meaningful change, Rebeca is committed to fostering initiatives that strengthen the local arts community. Ask Me Anything - with Rebeca Daminelli What is your artistic background? Although I don’t have formal training in the arts, I grew up deeply immersed in creative activities, taking dance classes three times a week, performing in theatre, and singing in choirs. My favourite experiences, and where I dedicate most of my free time, have always revolved around the arts: attending concerts and plays, visiting museums, and exploring cultural events. In recent years, I have ventured into community theatre productions and absolutely loved the collaborative process and the thrill of performing. What do you think are the best skills that you bring to your job? I believe my greatest strength is a result of the combination of my passion for the arts and the organizational skills I have developed over the years working in large corporations. I thrive on challenges and tend to analyze problems from a broader perspective, which I consider valuable in an environment as fluid and vibrant as the world of the arts. I also enjoy working with people and am continually inspired by the incredible capacity individuals have to create new realities through artistic expression. Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about? I like to think that I am genuinely funny and tell some of the best jokes and puns. Please don’t fact-check this one with my kids!

Eunju Yi is a dedicated arts administrator, inspiring arts educator & public speaker and creative storyteller. Meet Eunju Yi Eunju Yi (Post Graduate Diploma in Arts Management (UWO), BA in Theatre (Kyungsung University)) is a strategic arts manager and inspiring public speaker, serving as Executive Director of the London Arts Council (LAC) since 2021 and a board member of the RBC Place London (London Convention Centre) since 2022. Her extensive experience as an artist, arts educator, and arts manager in Korea and Canada contributes to her unwavering support of the arts and culture internationally. Since she joined the team in 2012, Yi has contributed to the LAC in various areas, such as public art, arts education, arts programs, fund development, fund allocation, special projects, diversity & inclusion, and truth & reconciliation, before obtaining the position of Executive Director after a national search process conducted by the LAC board. As the Executive Director, Yi manages the organization’s day-to-day operations and program areas, supports the organization’s governance function through quarterly meetings and reports to the board, initiates high-profile business proposals, and maintains key partnerships by working closely with the City of London Culture Services, and the LAC’s team of six professional Arts Administrators with diverse artistic and cultural backgrounds. Yi represents the organization on local, provincial, and national occasions through professional networks and meetings, as well as various speaking engagements, such as the National Liberation Day of Korea Official Ceremony (2012-2023), Beginning (2022, national conversations for disability art), London Chamber of Commerce Annual Summit (2022), London UNESCO City of Music Conference (2023), London UNESCO City of Music Expo (2023), and many other occasions, as a guest speaker, a panelist, or an emcee. Yi has a strong sense of connection to her Korean culture and history, and her genuine interest and curiosity in international cultural heritage and history are her main sources of inspiration for her creativity and artistic expressions. Her broad spectrum of interests includes, but is not limited to, cultural planning, cultural policy development, international and national practices of the arts, and the roles and functions of intergovernmental organizations. Ask Me Anything - with Eunju Yi What is your artistic background? I studied theatre for my undergraduate program at Kyungsung University in Busan, South Korea. I participated in a number of diverse theatre projects as an actor, play writer, director, production manager, lighting, sound crew, etc. Each project taught me great life lessons, helped me to broaden/deepen my perspectives and gain new insight, led me to push my boundaries/comfort zone, and made me further explore, experience, and learn. Through theatre, I found my language and vocabulary to communicate with the world. I was able to keep my balance between my ideology and reality and discover many ways to reconnect with myself for meaningful self-reflection. What do you think are the best skills that you bring to your job? Intuition. Intuition helps me to collect vast amounts of information about people, situations, etc. in a very short time, which helps me to make sharp and sound judgements and come up with working strategies. What do you want to make sure you do before you die? I want to live in an old castle in a European country with my family and surround myself with antique furniture, objects, artworks, music (including musical instruments), and books. Thinking about historical items that contain hundreds of years of stories about space, era, and people is fascinating. I will enjoy breathing in and living in the space that is filled with stories.

London Symphonia Musicians performing in Convent Garden Market Colder weather is here but our programming continues to heat up! With a variety of Belong Youth Art Workshops running into December and ongoing arts activations in the community, now is a great time to experience local artistry and celebrate the change of season!   Thank you to our operational partners for your ongoing support. Your critical 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.   The exhibit at RBC Place Gallery runs August 26 – December 20. Harmonic Reverie – Kay Ojo PROGRAMS AND LEARNING Belong Youth Art Workshops   Belong (Expansion) Youth Art Workshops with an Indigenous Focus at N’shwaasnangong Family Centre are running every Wednesday from   September 10 to November 26 . The Indigenous focus of these workshops offer participants the chance to make art under direction from Indigenous artists. Participants will get the chance to design moccasin Vamps, print with medicine plants, work with beading, look at zine making as well as make painted medicine pouches and cradleboard brooches.   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, Belong Youth Art Workshops run each Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.   Relevant dates/timeline: Crouch, 525 Hamilton Rd | Mondays 4:30 - 6:30pm, Sept. 15 - Dec. 8 SLNRC, 1119 Jalna Blvd | Thursdays 3:30 - 5:30pm, Sept. 18 - Dec. 4 GCCRC, 244 Adelaide St. South | Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:30pm, Oct. 8 - Dec. 17 LUSO, Stoney Creek Library, 920 Sunningdale Rd | Fridays 3:30 - 5:30pm, Sept. 12 - Dec. 5 NWLNRC, 1225 Wonderland Rd | Saturdays 2:00 - 4:00pm, Sept. 27 - Dec. 20 ARTS ACTIVATIONS Every week the downtown core is activated with live, local musical talent with support from The Paul Seed Fund  including performances at Covent Garden Market every Saturday from 8:30am - 1:00pm! Also on Saturdays, we have sound techs at High Street Bar and Grill assisting with their open mic nights (open to the general public) from 8:00pm - 12:00am.    Check out the full schedule on our Activations Calendar .  NEWS Earlier this month we wished a happy retirement to Rebekah Morrison-Wize, Officer, Arts Investments, after 21 years with our organization! "I am so very thankful for the opportunities given and relationships developed and enjoyed as a member of the LAC team. It has been my honour and my privilege to serve the arts sector and community of London."