Projected cultural centre cost overruns causing consternation in Vernon arts community
Global News
The four-storey building will be home to the Museum and Archives of Vernon, the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre and the Vernon Public Art Gallery.
Construction of a new cultural centre in Vernon, B.C., is a year and a half away but there are concerns that plans for the multi-million-dollar facility may offer some challenges, city officials say.
The 31,000-square-foot cultural centre is slated to be built in downtown Vernon at the former site of the Coldstream Motor Inn and by all accounts it’s an impressive build.
“You know what, it feels amazing to be able to see the design,” Amanda Shatzko, a director with the Regional District of the North Okanagan, said.
“It’s done by a world-class and renowned architect Revery, and they actually specialize in cultural buildings, and the public seems to be quite excited about it.”
The four-storey building will be home to the Museum and Archives of Vernon, the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre and the Vernon Public Art Gallery.
“The centre will provide a multi-purpose space with seating capacity for 150 people, and the entry of the building has this beautiful space where the public can come in,” Shatzko said.
“We’re calling it the cultural commons. It’s a space where people can meet up with friends and enjoy the environment with a coffee or just take a break from their day.”
It will also expand the reach of the arts community, allowing them to borrow from different national art galleries.
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