The Godfrey Dean Gallery is spearheading a project to update the kitchen at the Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre.
Monday Carol Bolt, chairperson of the Gallery Board of Director appeared before Yorkton Council at its regular meeting Monday to explain the project and seek their support.
"We just want to update it so we can actually cook and serve things from the kitchen, which we can't do now," she said.
In a letter to Council the Gallery explained "a new program called the Community Vitality Fund was recently announced under the provincial Cultural Initiative Fund. The Small Capital Projects component will provide 50 per cent (up to maximum of $50,000) of eligible costs of capital projects that enhance the quality, accessibility and use of community facilities."
The three tenant organization of the Centre, the Gallery, Yorkton Film Festival and Yorkton Arts Council, would take on the responsibility of raising the remaining 50 per cent of the funding.
However, the City was required to give permission as owner of the building.
Darcy McLeod, Director, Community Development, Parks and Recreation explained "the application is to provide cosmetic upgrade to the kitchen located in the Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre. The upgrade will consist of new flooring, new countertops, new sinks, new cabinets, fresh paint, as well as replacing the refrigerator and stove with more efficient models."
City Council unanimously supported the Gallery pursuing the provincial grant.
