Vernon’s public arts policy delayed due to other priorities
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The City of Vernon still does not have a public visual arts policy to put in place.
The City’s Public Arts Advisory Committee was disbanded in 2009, resulting in the previous policy no longer being used.
Administration had planned to develop a new policy, but a report to city council says competing priorities have meant that the task was pushed aside and has not yet been completed.
The report stated that the purpose of a public visual arts policy is to ensure local artists and community members play a role in developing art projects and displays in Vernon. This in turn will benefit the city, as the report said visual art inspired pride in community members, has economic benefits related to tourism, and can bring people together as artists, contributors and viewers.
