LONDON, ON, March 22, 2023 — Forest City Gallery (FCG) is excited to welcome Ruth Skinner to the position of Gallery Executive Director.
Originally from Newfoundland / Ktaqmkuk, Ruth Skinner is an arts organizer, educator,
and publisher who has lived in London for nearly ten years. Her work spans
experimental artists’ publishing and distribution practices, digital and media literacy,
artist-run culture in Canada, and intersections of art, esotericism and forensics. She has
operated as the art imprint Edna Press since 2017, and is a co-organizer of Support
project space alongside Liza Eurich and Tegan Moore. Ruth is a PhD candidate in the
Department of Visual Arts at Western University, where she also teaches in the School
for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities. She is currently part of the Advisory
Circle for the Embassy Cultural House, an interdisciplinary and intergenerational
community that has deep-rooted connections with Forest City Gallery. Ruth previously
served on the Board of Forest City Gallery, was manager of DNA Gallery’s arts-focused
bookshop, and was a cofounder of Good Sport Gallery.
“Forest City Gallery is a formative part of my life in London, and its artist-run ethos has
come to inform all aspects of the work I do. As one of the oldest artist-run centres in the
country, FCG has an important history and a reputation for fostering regional and
emergent arts practices, while also pushing against the status quo. In 2023 FCG
celebrates its 50 th anniversary in a vibrant new home in Old East Village. This exciting
new locale could not have happened without the tireless efforts of its Board, volunteers
and supporters, and the passionate leadership of Teresa Carlesimo. The prospect of
collaborating with this incredibly motivated community is a truly marvelous one. This
momentous year is also an opportunity to renew FCG’s connections within the
community while continuing its legacy of advancing critical discussions. I have been
deeply impacted by the wealth of enthusiasm, support, and good will of London’s arts
communities. I’m so keen to get started in this new role.”
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About the Organization: Forest City Gallery is London’s artist-run centre. Encompassing a diverse community of artists, FCG emphasizes creative interplay and the fostering of relationships between artists at all stages of their careers, with a particular emphasis on supporting emerging practices. Founded on the principles of artistic autonomy and a celebration of its regional context, FCG is committed to extending the discourse between established and experimental art forms. FCG advances relevant contemporary practices in visual/media arts, performance, literature, and music among local, regional, national, and international arts communities.
For more information:
Hailey Edge
Forest City Gallery, Board President
Ruth Skinner
Forest City Gallery, Executive Director