While ideally Victoria storefronts would be bustling with businesses, a city councillor wants to see empty storefronts turned over to public art.
Public art adds vitality and character to a city’s downtown. It can beautify. But it can also polarize.
“The city is launching a project to fill our vacant storefronts with art, media, artists and activation,” says Victoria Coun. Matt Dell.
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