Monday, May 28, 2012
Government provides $50,000 grant for new Vernon art gallery
Planning for a new Vernon Public Art Gallery is gaining momentum. The provincial government has provided $50,000 towards a business plan and analysis for a proposed new facility on 31st Avenue. “The Vernon Public Art Gallery enjoys a well-earned
reputation as a leader in arts and culture in the community and the
region,” said Eric Foster, Vernon Monashee MLA. “With support from the provincial government, the gallery will continue to play a key role in Vernon’s thriving arts scene." Funds provided by the government will aid in research and development studies for a new facility. “While there are many educational and cultural reasons
to support the development of a purpose build art gallery for Greater
Vernon, the economic development opportunities alone make it impossible
to ignore the importance of this project for the overall health of our
community," said Dauna Kennedy Grant, VPAG executive director. "A facility of this calibre would soon become an iconic
symbol of the North Okanagan. It will act as a catalyst for the
revitalization of the downtown core inviting developers to invest in our
community and attracting the young professionals to our area that are
so necessary in expanding our tax base. It’s a strong strategic
investment as much as it is a cultural institution for the betterment of
our community." A timeline for construction of a new art gallery has not been established yet.
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