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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.
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...
Jul 10, 20241 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 27, 20243 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...
Jun 4, 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...
May 1, 20241 min read
City of London unveils Owl Family and Bear Family Indigenous tree sculptures
The City of London and London Arts Council are excited to unveil Owl Family and Bear Family, two new Indigenous tree sculptures located...
Sep 29, 20232 min read
- CLOSED - Call to Indigenous Artists for Expression of Interest (EOI): City of London Mural Project
To celebrate, honour, and share Indigenous culture and history, the London Arts Council (LAC) and The City of London invite Indigenous...
Sep 12, 20232 min read
- CLOSED - Call to Indigenous Artists: City of London Indigenous Art Exhibition
CALL SUMMARY To celebrate, honour, and share Indigenous culture and history, the London Arts Council (LAC) and The City of London invite...
Jul 20, 20233 min read
Indigenous Peoples Day 2023
Creation Story by Mike Cywink As Canada has designated the month of June as Indigenous History Month and June 21st as Indigenous Peoples...
Jun 21, 20232 min read
Meet the Team: Janet Antone, Administrator, Indigenous London Arts
Janet is a graduate of Fanshawe College’s Music Industry Arts Program and the owner of Ms. Antone's Beadwork. She brings years of...
Apr 11, 20232 min read
Climbing Outside the Black Box
For Black History Month, LAC worked with Silence Genti, Writer-in-Residence, to develop a series of honest, thoughtful, and inspiring...
Feb 17, 20233 min read
Once Upon a February
For Black History Month, LAC worked with Silence Genti, Writer-in-Residence, to develop a series of honest, thoughtful, and inspiring...
Feb 9, 20233 min read
Learning and Finding Joy in Each Other
For Black History Month, LAC worked with Silence Genti, Writer-in-Residence, to develop a series of honest, thoughtful, and inspiring...
Feb 1, 20233 min read
- CLOSED - Job Posting: Cultivating Allyship Specialist
Position and Submission Process Cultivating Allyship Specialist Hours: Part time - Full time – 25-35 hours/week Compensation:...
Jan 17, 20233 min read
Indigenous Language Revitalization
Language is considered by UNESCO to be “a vehicle of intangible cultural heritage.” London Arts Council (LAC) acknowledges the undeniable...
Dec 14, 20222 min read
Working Together to Create "We Are Still Here" Mural
Image: Residential School Survivors work on "We Are Still Here" mural panel together The City of London, N’Amerind Friendship Centre and...
Aug 24, 20223 min read
Meet the Team: Veronica Antipolo, Administrator, Cultivating Allyship
Veronica brings 20 years+ of administration experience and a commitment to amplify and provide access for diversity. Meet Veronica...
Jul 5, 20222 min read
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