Controversial Vernon, B.C. mural project sent back for public consultation
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After at first approving the public art project, Vernon city council has now put the project on hold pending public consultation.
There has been yet another twist in Vernon B.C.’s mural saga.
After at first approving the public art project proposed by the Vernon Public Art Gallery, Vernon city council has now put the project on hold pending public consultation.
The move comes after intense public debate and petitions both for and against the artwork.
The art gallery’s executive director, Dauna Kennedy, said the council’s decision “may be a little bit disappointing” but the gallery is still committed to moving forward with the project.
The gallery is now figuring out how it will hold public consultations on its proposed new mural project.
“This is just another step that they want to see. We are confident in this project and so, of course, we will take that feedback and we will work with that and we will continue to push the project forward,” said Kennedy.
A pro-mural counter-petition has garnered more than 1,200 signatures.
Critics of the project are happy residents will now have an opportunity to give feedback.
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