Mission — The District of Mission has provided the Mission Arts Council (MAC)
with a commitment to allow the development of an arts and culture centre at 7560 Hurd
Street, the site of the former Mission Lawn Bowling Club. The Lawn Bowling Club will
be relocating indoors to the new Boswyk Seniors Activity Centre at 7682 Grand Street
soon.
Mayor Paul Horn said, “The Mission Arts Council has been contributing to our
community for many years, and they need a home of their own. This is an important
move by Council to better support and encourage the growth of arts and culture in the
District of Mission.”
While funding has not yet been secured for the new space and the formal agreement is
being prepared, this represents a very significant first step that will allow the MAC and
their Board of Directors to seek out potential funding partners and grants. Mission Arts
Council President Kelly Ridley expressed gratitude to the District of Mission on behalf of
the MAC Board and members and looks forward to working collaboratively with the
District on all aspects of the project including the funding, design, and construction of
the facility.
