As part of its new five-year culture action plan, government will reinvest in the Art Bank by buying $20-thousand worth of art this year followed by $10-thousand yearly for the next four years.
The Art Bank acquires, loans out, and displays works by professional Island artists for public spaces.
The province is reinvesting in the province’s Art Bank, helping bring the work of Island artists to more admirers.
Culture Minister Jordan Brown says displaying art in public buildings allows Islanders and visitors to appreciate the talent of local artists and the quality of their work.