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City plans to be tenant in proposed gallery at historic bank building; structure and funding still in development
Summary
City staff said the city will not purchase the bank building on George Street but intends to be a tenant in a proposed gallery space called The Trust; partners, management and funding arrangements are still at a high‑level planning stage.
City arts staff updated meeting participants about efforts to convert the former bank building on George Street — referred to as The Trust — into a gallery and community arts space, saying the city intends to be a tenant rather than the purchaser.
A staff speaker said the goal is for the city to secure gallery space in partnership with other organizations; the project team wants The Trust to serve the city, county and possibly the state. The update stressed that the city is not buying the building and that details about operations, funding, liability and management remain under development.
Staff portrayed partner selection as an inclusive, high‑level process and said that “nobody who wants to be involved will be left out,” but they also acknowledged that operational structure and liability are active planning topics. No formal agreements, funding sources or timelines were presented during the meeting.
Organizers said the gallery would provide space for programming for students, community groups and outside agencies once details are finalized; staff asked the group to stay engaged as plans continue.
