[BCMA] Media Release: Vernon Public Art Gallery Exhibitions Close Due to Downtown Flood | December 10, 2013

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Contact: Kelly MacIntosh

 <mailto:kelly at vernonpublicartgallery.com> kelly at vernonpublicartgallery.com

 

December 10, 2013

 

Vernon Public Art Gallery

Gallery Exhibitions Close Due to Downtown Flood

 

Where: Vernon Public Art Gallery, 3228 31st Ave. Vernon BC, V1T 2H3,
250-545-3173            
When: Ongoing

Why: Water Main Burst in Front of Gallery  

Who: Vernon Public Art Gallery 

 

The Vernon Public Art Gallery has removed all the artwork from the walls,
cancelled all events and programming, and packed up the merchandise in the
Gallery Shop while cleanup crews repair the walls in the worst water damage
the Gallery has experienced.

 

Curator Lubos Culen received a call at 4:15 am on Thursday, December 5th
from the City of Vernon that the Gallery was affected by the flood that
stemmed from a water line break on 31st Avenue. 

 

"The water seeped in through the front entrance and emergency exit doors and
made its way in every room in the Gallery. What makes matters even worse is
that the water is considered dirty because it washed in elements from the
street; silt, salt, and who knows what else from beneath the surface. That
is why the required cleanup is so extensive." said Dauna Kennedy Grant,
Executive Director.

 

The worst damage occurred at the front of the building, where the drywall
and insulation has been removed to ensure there will be no moisture left
behind, which could create mold issues if not dealt with. Fans have been
blowing for days and regular activity at the Gallery has come to a grinding
halt. Ironic considering VPAG Director Dauna Kennedy Grant was meeting that
very morning with Greater Vernon Services to discuss the next step in
heading to a referendum for a new art gallery facility for Vernon. 

 

"The good news is no artwork was damaged as a result of the flood. The
exhibitions have now been securely stored while the flood restoration takes
place. Admin and the gift shop will continue to be open at a temporary
location while staff looks ahead and plan for the New Year with upcoming
exhibitions and programming in 2014. We have a resilient staff at the
gallery, they have tackled multiple leaks along with no heat this winter,
and now they are working hard to get through this too". said Dauna Kennedy
Grant, Executive Director.

 

The Gallery is currently closed to the public until further notice.

 

Images: Vernon Public Art Gallery, Thursday, December 5, 2013


For more information about the Vernon Public Art Gallery contact:
250-545-3173, @VernonAGallery  <mailto:info at vernonpublicartgallery.com>
info at vernonpublicartgallery.com ,  <http://www.vernonpublicartgallery.com>
www.vernonpublicartgallery.com

 

Kelly MacIntosh
Marketing and Programming Coordinator

 

VPAGlogo

3228-31st Avenue, Vernon BC V1T 2H3 

vernonpublicartgallery.com (250) 545-3173

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Gallery exhibitions are temporarily closed.



 

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