London Arts Council

Some festive music to listen to - it’s that time of year - for the holiday season! Leanne Mayer, Frank Reynoso and Mike Trudgen LIVE on Dundas Place. Have a safe and happy Holidays London!

Bringing Holiday cheer to you London!! With Joel Jacobs and DJ Kevin Evans. A truly dynamic duo! See what they have to say about team work and playing LIVE music on Dundas Place. And check out our Instagram for some seriously energetic (and some humorous) vids of Jacobs and Evans.

Happy Holidays from The London Arts Council, Dundas Place, and The Pairs. Check out this special holiday greetings to you London!

Sarina Haggarty and Craig Ginac bringing joy, and festive cheer to Dundas Place on Saturday December 19 - a beautiful LIVE performance on a beautiful evening. Check out our Instagram for an video chat with this duo.

New Conversations is offering funding of up to $6,000 CAD / 3,500 GBP for partnerships to explore how they can develop new creative ideas, exchange knowledge and practice without meeting in person. The fund is open to Canada and UK-based individual artists, collectives, independent companies and organizations of theatre and dance, but we welcome applications from collaborations across art forms. Priority will be given to project proposals led by groups or people who identify... as minority ethnic, D/deaf and or disabled, and LGBTQIA+. Application forms must be uploaded to the New Conversations Application Portal no later than November 27, 2020 at 23:59 GMT or 17:59 EST For more information, and to apply: https://www.britishcouncil.ca/programmes//new-conversations

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Wordsfest: Around the Kitchen Table: Artists talk Monday, November 23, 2020 at 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Join GardenShip and State contributors Sharmistha Kar, Ashley Snook, and Michelle Wilson as they work on and discuss projects from their own domestic workspaces. This evening chat is an opportunity to bring your own projects and share in a virtual communal creative space. Join in the conversation or just sit back and listen (audio and/or video participation is optional). Space is... limited to 15 participants so please register early. http://museumlondon.ca/programs-events/event/6699/

A great opportunity for regional playwrights of diverse backgrounds and interests!! The Ontario Arts Council's Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators program can match YOU and your script with the right theatre company. For more information: https://www.arts.on.ca///recommenders-for-theatre-creators

A holiday conversation with two local musical legends - Frank Ridsdale and Ted Leonard who just happened to pop up at Dundas Place last Friday December 18. Creating holiday cheer - rock’n roll style!!

The RBC Emerging Artists Academy centres on Canada’s flourishing community of creators, supporting their development and highlighting the role of the arts in building vibrant communities and strong economies. This 5-part virtual series integrates resources, introduces artists to decision-making leaders and showcases emerging artists. ... November 26, 2020 - Arts in the Time of COVID January 28, 2021 - How to Find Grants, Tools and Guidance February 25, 2021 - Branding 101 for Artists March 25, 2021 - Balancing Business and Arts April 29, 2021 - Financial Literacy for Artists For more information, and to register click here https://elevate.ca/series/rbc-emerging-artists-academy/

How can the arts address urgent environmental issues? Find out in this riveting webinar featuring 8 London artists who are grappling with this question. Words presents: Inside the Artist's Studio: A Visit with GardenShip & State. A live Zoom studio tour w/ 8 artists who will show us their works-in-progress & discuss their creative process in advance of their 2021 exhibition at Museum London Click this link to register: https://westernuniversity.zoom.us//tJctduGhrTgqHd/success

Today in Pictures. From the archives of the London Arts Council's Culture City Youth experiential education program - beauty, or maybe the in between of the opposite?, captured in the every day - by CCY student participants. https://www.londonarts.ca/education

Hey London!! Are you looking for something to do that is fun, creative, inexpensive and COVID-safe? The London Clay Art Centre invites you and your family to come and try out the potter's wheel this SUNDAY NOVEMBER 08. The cost is $10 per person. Available on a first come basis. Sessions from 2-3 pm, or 3-4 pm. Maximum of 9 participants per session. As this is a drop in, no work will be fired or taken home. https://www.londonclayartcentre.org/drop-in-days.html

Its a perfect Sunday (December 20) for some festive LIVE and safe holiday music on Dundas Place. TODAY, from 1 to 4 pm Connor Morand and a special guest will be playing the holiday classics and some originals beside the Grace Restaurant market (215 Dundas St). Come on down London! Support our local vendors, buy a coffee or hot chocolate, and listen to some warm fuzzy holiday music! Be sure to check out our Instagram for a whole bunch of new pics and vids!

The Aeolian takes the virtual stage with the launch of their brand new Phoenix Sessions. Each month The Aeolian will bring premier artists to you virtually in the comfort of your own home. The next Phoenix session is coming right up -- this Friday November 6 at 7:30 pm, featuring Sarina Haggarty and Connor Morand. For tickets, or to purchase a series subscriprion, check out: https://aeolianhall.ca/e/sarina-haggarty-and-connor-morand/

The Ontario Arts Council Music Recording Projects deadline is fast approaching. Applicants can receive up to $4,000 for Demo/EP recordings, and up to $10,000 for full length album recordings. For more details check out: https://www.arts.on.ca/grants/music-recording-projects

An opportunity for writers!! The Ontario Arts Council's Recommender Grants for Writers program can match suitable publishers or literary organizations to your project. To learn more about this unique opportunity, check out: ow.ly/lk4g50CbZWV

A closer look at London Arts Live - Friday October 9, Victoria Park, with Sharmistha Kar, Taiwo Apampa, Elizabeth Morgan and Micheal Trudgen. Learn about how these artists work together....

What a weekend for London Arts Live. On Friday October 9, LAL artists Taiwo Apampa, Sharmistha Kar, Eizabeth Morgan and Micheal Trudgen popped up in Victoria Park. They created a multi-media mix of dance, visual art and music. Everyone was welcome to the party! Lots of people stopped by to dance, listen to music and talk to the artists about their work. Be sure to check out our Instagram for pictures and videos of this amazing pop up.

Get to know your London Arts Live artists. A little chat with Andrew Cloutier, who just happened to pop up at Victoria Park main entrance. What is the appeal of classical guitar, and what is its breadth? Find out- with guest commentary from Amsa Yaro, who also just happened to pop up beside Andrew. And.. be sure to check our Instagram for a full vid featuring one of Andrew’s favourite compositions.

Today in Pictures - Latin jazz duo, and London Arts Live artists, Londomble - popped up at the London Clay Art Centre's outdoor sale last weekend (October 03). A mixing of the arts. Keep your eyes and ears open for the next LAL pop up - bringing the best in temporary performance based public art to you!

London Arts Live artists Trusty Fox popped up at the London Clay Art Centre’s outdoor sale on October 03. Their music was a perfect addition to a day of community and creativity. Here is a video of one of Tusty Fox’s best known singles. And have a look at our Instagram for some artful pics and mini vid of Trusty Fox.

Have you ever wondered what all those buttons and switches do? Well, thankfully London Arts Live artist Shane Wilcox can explain. He popped up at 630 Somerville (630 Dundas St) on October 03. Check out our Instagram for more cool pics, and a vid of Shane in action. London Arts Live brings the best in temporary performance based public art to you!!

High five!! The Pairs Renee Coughlin and Steve Plimmer popped up at 630 Dundas on Saturday October 03. Passersby were coming in to grab a cup of coffee and to look at some art at the newly opened 630 Somerville culture house. Check out our Instagram to see some pictures and another video of Steve and Renee in action!

What’s going on? London Arts Live artists Frank Reynoso, Leanne Mayer and Micheal Trudgen popped up at the London Clay Art Centre’s our door sale on October 03. Check out this video, which truly typifies the talents of these three accomplished artists. And Be sure to visit our Instagram for more pictures and videos of the action. LAL, bringing the best in temporary performance based public art to London!

A whole lot going on tomorrow (Saturday October 03) in the Old East Village. From 10 am to 5 pm, the new arts and culture space, Somerville 630 (630 Dundas St), will celebrate its grand opening with a visual art exhibition (featuring 9 local artists), cross cultural cuisine, and pop up London Arts Live musical entertainment. COVID-19 precautions will be in place. Check out this LFP article - https://lfpress.com//new-arts-and-culture-space-fills-void And.... The London Clay Art Centre (644 Dundas St) will host their annual Potters Market from 10am to 4 pm. This will take place in the parking lot behind the LCAC. Come and see the best in ceramic creation, and come listen to some pop up London Arts Live music. For more info see - https://www.londonclayartcentre.org/potters-market.html

Step it up! The deadline for Ontario Arts Council Dance Project grants is October 08, 2020 (1 pm). This program supports the development, production and presentation of dance by Ontario's professional dance artists. Granting amounts range from $5000 to $20,000. For more information visit https://www.arts.on.ca/grants/dance-projects

London Symphonia inaugurates their new season with....what else,.. Vivaldi's Four Seasons - performed by Joseph Lanza. Soloist Scott St. John will also perform concertos by Piazzolla. Going virtual, this concert will be live streamed from the Metropolitan United Church on Saturday, October 3, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available at https://www.londonsymphonia.ca/

A magic moment - a magic mash-up! Something for the young and old at heart. London Arts Live artists DJ Kevin Evans, Mike Trudgen, Leanne Mayer, Joel Jacobs, and Eric Cator popped up at Victoria Park main entrance on Sunday (September 27). Park goers and passersby happened upon this..... (and be sure to check out our Instagram for more videos and pictures of this temporary performance based public art pop up)

Higher Vibration Photo Suite. London Arts Live artists Asha Thorton, Frank Reynoso and Rocky Chief aka Shred Wolf (known as Empress Asha and the Soulfyres) popped up at Victoria Park on September 26th. LAL artist Angie Quick was also there, and she artfully interpreted the action. September certainly was a month to remember - so many talented LAL artists embracing their gifts for the joyful benefit of the community! And a special thank you to Downtown London for their support. Check out our Instagram to see 3 very cool, and very different videos of Frank, Rocky and Asha. More magic moments to come in October!!