Operators of the non-profit arts venue say they were informed by owners of the Broad Street building last week that their lease would be terminated on Oct. 31
A prominent non-profit arts venue in downtown Victoria has announced it will close its doors this month, after more than two decades of offering performance space to emerging artists.
Kurt Archer, president of the Victoria Multicultural Society, which operates the venue, said in a statement that the centre has faced a number of financial challenges since the COVID-19 pandemic. In March, the centre received a $20,000 one-time boost in operational funding from the City of Victoria after the society made an urgent financial appeal to council.
“It has been an honour hosting such a range of events and communities in our space over the years,” the statement said.New operators are expected to take over the second-floor space at 1415 Broad St. starting Nov. 1, the statement said.Centre staff and board members did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Thursday.
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