Prince George, BC – It’s a new program aimed at dressing up the  storefronts of  empty buildings in downtown Prince George.

( at right,  display of photography in  empty storefront on 4th- photo250news)

The program is  part of the Community Arts Council’s ‘Artnerships’ program and the first  installment is in the empty retail space  owned by John and Tracy Kason  at 1244- 4^th Avenue and features the photography of Terry Kite.

It is thought this program will  improve the look of downtown as well as the value of the property .  The improved look should  help  landlords and realtors  reach their lease or  sales goal for the  property and  gives  the artists  a place to showcase their work.

“It is our hope that the Artnerships project not only provides alternatives for both established and emerging artists alike, but also provides businesses with a low-cost alternative for art for their spaces” says Raine Gould, the Arts Coordinator  for the Prince George and District Community Arts Council.