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Media Kit
Quotes, Stats & Fast Facts
Key Quotes (Pull-Quotes)
“This project creates stability for artists while bringing much-needed positive activity downtown.”
“Shared cultural infrastructure strengthens the entire community, not just the arts sector.”
“We’re not just renovating a building — we’re building long-term cultural infrastructure.”
“This project shows what’s possible when arts organizations collaborate instead of competing.”
“Artists deserve professional, accessible spaces to contribute fully to civic life.”
(Quotes adapted from letters of support, public statements, and community feedback.) For direct quotes from these letters please see the Community Support page.
Credibility & Visibility
- 📰 Front-page coverage in the Times Colonist
- 🏛️ Public support from provincial, municipal, and regional arts leadership
- 🤝 Endorsements from community organizations, businesses, and cultural leaders
- 👥 200+ attendees at public Open House
- 🗣️ Strong turnout at follow-up Town Hall
Fast Facts
- 📍 Location: 722 Johnson Street, downtown Victoria
- 🏗️ Project Type: Adaptive reuse / renovation
- 🏢 Size: ~13,000 sq. ft. across two floors
- 💰 Total Renovation Cost: ~$2.3 million
- 🎨 Users: Artists, non-profit arts organizations, community groups, public
- 🕒 Public Access: Up to 300% increase in exhibition access
- 🚶 Access: Walkable, transit-served, bike-friendly
Community Impact Stats
- 200+ people attended the June 22, 2025 Open House
- Nearly 100 respondents engaged through Expressions of Interest
- Majority currently working from home or insecure spaces
- Up to 200 visitors per day projected
- 100+ public hours per month of gallery access
- New jobs and paid opportunities across the arts and culture sector
One-Line Uses for Media
- “A permanent cultural home for downtown Victoria.”
- “Arts and culture as essential civic infrastructure.”
- “Stability for artists, vitality for the city.”
- “Building the future of arts space — together.”
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