As the artists and the art awareness continue to build the intrigue of the art scene in London, Ontario, so do other businesses that support them. Strand Fine Art Services on Florence Street is another great example of the hidden treasures of East London. Devoted to the art world, Bill and Andrew have been framing and installing art for over 40 years. Andrew worked at the London Regional Art Gallery (now Museum London) during the 80s and has great stories from this very vivid time in London’s art scene. Although Bill and Andrew worked in Toronto briefly as framers and installers for many collections, they were happy to discover their space here in Old East when they returned in 2008. If you’ve never visited the gallery, you absolutely should. Once a factory for women’s stockings, the gallery’s unassuming entry will transport you to a collection and workspace like any major art hub in the world. The space invites you to feel that one’s time appreciating art is the reason why people pursue it. They host regular showings of both local and well-known art and artists, and have great memories of their time working with folks who have made London their home base, either short-term or permanently.
resides on Elias St., hosting artists from all over the country throughout the year as well as workshops and events that keep the scene hopping.
We couldn’t go on about art in East London without mentioning The Embassy Cultural House and Forest City Gallery as well. The Embassy’s work, alongside its well-known Embassy music ve- nue, supported artists since the 1980s and has been foundational in establishing the art scene here in Old East. The Forest City Gallery, Canada’s first artist-run centre, made its way through se- veral locations in London but now
There are many other contributions to the art scene in London that must be appreciated, and many have history here in Old East as well. Recognizing the connection to the neighbourhood is something of great pride, a privilege to be close to and take advantage of when you can. Page 10: Angie Quick Studio, The Artworks, Strand Page 11: Joseph Studio, Joseph Sculpture
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