Meet Artist Hailey Tallman Hailey Tallman has had a connection to Old East Village for most of her life. As a young girl, she stomped around the neighbourhood while studying at St. Mary’s Choir School in the 80s and 90s, and she has been drawn to and involved with several events and organizations in the area ever since. As many artists do, Hailey wanted to contribute to the interests and needs of the community. She spent time volunteering at the St. Joseph’s Hospitality soup kitchen, was on the board of the East Village Arts Collective, and worked as a facilitator at The New School of Colour community art studio at Ark Aid Mission. Hailey continued with her own work as a visual artist while starting a private practice as an art therapist. She enjoys working with kids and adults, and loves to bring her passion for creativity to those who want to express themselves through art. Hailey’s environmental passions also fuel her art, and she found herself on the board of London Cycle Link as both a cyclist and as an advocate for building community through cycling. Helping the Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op make its move from the basement of an old building to the new, beautiful location at Dundas and English, Hailey is always participating in ways that help build on the incredible endeavours of Old East Village. Hailey makes her mark and shows up when she can to celebrate the spirit of the area with Art Hives popping up at Lorne Ave Park or Boyle Community Center for people of all ages to indulge in. You will recognize her colourful and vibrant work as it appears in the neighbourhood or even on the cover of a beer can at London Brewing. One way or another, Hailey’s art finds its way into the community, and the community into her art.
Above: ‘By Circumstance, Not By Choice’ poster (2025) by Hailey Talman (left) graphic illustrator, with Stefan Sago and Melanie Schambach, graphic design contributors. Unhoused community members share experiences of harm and hate. With the London InterCommunity Health Centre (LIHC), this project and zine were made possible by the City of London’s StopTolerHating Campaign. Left: A Taste of Freedom by Hailey.
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