Forest City Gallery is turning 50! FCG opened its doors in 1973 as one of the first artist run centres in the country, and now it's time to celebrate this milestone occasion! On October 14th, join us in Old East Village at 1025 Elias Street for a full day of events, from 3pm-11pm. The 50th Anniversary Fundraising Party will kick off this incredible year in our history! 🙌

Family-friendly activities will be on offer throughout the day (3-7 PM): picnic, tie dye, face painting, slime making, canvas painting, DJ "Jedi" Jay, and more!

Remarks and musical performances will begin in the evening (7-11PM). 🎶 FCG’s 50th Party includes performances by Nihilist Spasm Band, Amanda Movio, Jelli, and DJ "Jedi" Jay!

🎟️ Early Bird entry for daytime events (3-7PM) will be $15 for Non-Members and $10 for Members. $5 add-ons for children ages 5-13, and children under age 5 attend for free!

🎟️ Early Bird entry for evening events (7-11PM) will be $15 for Non-Members and $10 for Members. Members receive a special discount code for pricing, which will be sent out in our members-only newsletter.

🎟️ Need a membership, or need to renew your existing membership? Purchase a Membership / Membership Renewal + All-Day-Pass for $40 (regular price $60)!

Early Bird pricing will end on October 9th, so reserve early!

Email info@forestcitygallery.com if you're unsure of your Membership status or have any questions.

🪩 Each adult entry ticket will include a chance to win door prizes from our fantastic community donors, and 3 activity tickets to spend on family friendly programs or food and beverages! 🎟️ Additional activity tickets will be available for purchase during the party.

Stay tuned for more information about our valued community donors 🎁

A special thanks to International Liquidations for lending us their awesome outdoor space, and to London Brewing Co-Op for their generous donation of local craft brews!

Image: The Nihilist Spasm Band in Greg Curnoe's Studio, May 1966. From the Don Vincent Archive, McIntosh Gallery, Western University. Courtesy of Esther Vincent and McIntosh Gallery.