In 2009, Art for AIDS International opened the doors of its first public gallery and Head Office, in the lower level of a Dundas Street building in London, Ontario’s downtown core. It was a space that for four years saw many exciting events and exhibits, hosted thousands of members from the local and international community, and held inventory for international exhibits and AIDS awareness campaigns hosted at the Apartheid Museum, UN Agencies like the World Food Programme and IFAD, and countless galleries, universities, colleges, and secondary schools. Most importantly, with our growing team of volunteers, it was the space where we planned workshops that reached over 10,000 young people in 13 countries with important information about health and community involvement.
Since 2009, we’ve worked to grow our reach, and our team of volunteers has grown with it. While our gallery and office at 242 Dundas Street was for many people home, we decided in late 2012 that it was one we had outgrown; and so the search began. Thankfully, with tremendous support from our board and members of the local community, the search was a short one and by December 2012, we had found and moved into our beautiful, spacious new location, just around the corner, in One London Place.
Today, we’re happy to share some of the first photos from our new space with you. We would also like to thank all of our volunteers, our board, and the fantastic staff at One London Place and Sifton for their hard work and support in helping us prepare the space, set it up, and get settled.
New Gallery Photos
Our new HQ and Gallery is located at One London Place, 255 Queens Ave, Suite 250 in London, Ontario. Please come by to visit. We have public viewing hours from 11 AM – 5 PM Tuesday to Friday, or by appointment.
Hi, I am Helton…the founder,artist and owner of Manicaartgallery.com…I was born in Chimoio,the capital of Manica province. Since my childhood growing in Nova-Mambone,my family has compassion to share the good and bad of this world.We always catered to the needs of the people!Jesus Christ always is with us…one day in Dallas,Texas while out of no where he told me that I would become a great artist-I never had drawn anything or knew any artistic trade. Besides,I never drew anything,but when I pick -up a pencil…everything shows up on canvas. I have a grand collection of art that I would like to use for humanity services. I am looking forward to cooperating with you all. For more,visit Manicaartgallery.com
Helton Goncalves