Natalie King: As the Flower Returns, Again – London 2026

As the Flower Returns Again is a large-scale collaborative sidewalk drawing project led by Anishinaabe artist Natalie King. Created directly on the pavement of Ivey Park, the work invites participants of all ages to contribute colour, mark-making, and imagination to a growing gathering of Indigenous plants, animals, celestial forms, and queer kin. Inspired by Anishinaabe teachings of renewal, reciprocity, and belonging, the project explores what it means to return to one another, to the land, and to ourselves. Throughout the day, visitors are invited to move through the drawings, add their own creative contributions, and participate in the creation of a temporary artwork that celebrates connection, joy, and collective care. Through shared making, As the Flower Returns Again transforms public space into a site of encounter, reflection, and community imagination, offering participants an opportunity to leave their mark within a vibrant vision of Indigenous futurity. Look out for special musical guest and local legend, Dawn Redsky, who will be performing throughout the course of the event! The 2026 London Festival Hub is made possible thanks to the partnership of City of London, Tourism London, and OLG. -- This is a flagship initiative of Ontario Culture Days, a province-wide festival supported by foundational partners the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Arts Council. We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. This event is part of the Ontario Culture Days 2026 London Festival Hub. To see all London Hub events from September 18 - October 4, 2026, click here.