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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.

Jan 165 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...

Oct 15, 20248 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...

Sep 12, 20244 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 6, 20242 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...


Aug 29, 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 20, 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...

Jul 30, 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 29, 20244 min read
Imagination Endless Mural by Local Artist Devin Ryan Painted at the Byron Skatepark
ABOUT THE MURAL PROJECT AT THE BYRON SKATEPARK In our continued mission to showcase local talent, beautify public spaces, engage...

Jul 10, 20241 min read
Indigenous London Arts Programming Development
In the London Arts Council’s (LAC) ongoing efforts towards actionable and sustainable reconciliation, we took the virtual concept for the...


Jun 27, 20243 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
Firekeeper mural by Indigenous Artist Mike Cywink the first created through the Songlines Project
The first Songlines Project artwork, Firekeeper by Mike Cywink, was installed at East Lions Community Centre (1731 Churchill Ave, London...

Jun 4, 20241 min read
National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month. This month is a great opportunity to learn more about the First Nations communities who are...

May 29, 20247 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 14, 20243 min read
- CLOSED - Call to Musicians: LBMX Place Musicians Mentorship Program
in partnership with Expressions of Interest (EOI) The London Arts Council (LAC) in partnership with LBMX Place invites bands residing in...

May 1, 20241 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...

Apr 16, 20242 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 2, 20243 min read
ARTiculate: a creative writing series featuring local artists: WALDO
Illustration of Waldo by Eric Cator Story by Michelle Arnett WALDO Part 1: Waldo’s Roots I write to you today, a work of art, having come...


Feb 29, 20241 min read
Colour Collision by Alexis Sophocleous
photos taken by TSW 2023 Scavenger Hunt participants: 1ArtsyGoose, 123-Goosechase, AaaronSaam, Cathierose, and Unagi


Feb 29, 20241 min read
Wonderful World by Wendy Pulham
photos taken by TSW 2023 Scavenger Hunt participants: 1ArtsyGoose, 123-Goosechase, band_adi, Cathierose, Chery_Gilmour, poserfish, and Unagi


Feb 29, 20241 min read
Trees Alive by Walter Raemisch
photos taken by TSW 2023 Scavenger Hunt participants: Cathierose, poserfish, SnapTheWrap, and Unagi

Feb 27, 20241 min read
Investment in the arts is crucial for London's growing population
The population of London continues to increase, meaning there are more artists now than ever before who need funding to support their...


Feb 22, 20241 min read
Tracks in the Snow by Ed Jackman
photos taken by TSW 2023 Scavenger Hunt participants: Unagi, 1ArtsyGoose, and Cathierose


Feb 22, 20241 min read
The Coves by Jennifer Collins
photos taken by TSW 2023 Scavenger Hunt participants: 123-Goosechase, AaaronSaam, and Unagi


Feb 22, 20241 min read
Spring Awakening by Kristina Simpson
photos taken by TSW 2023 Scavenger Hunt participants: 123-Goosechase, Cathierose, and London_Artist
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