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The Thunder Bay Art Gallery: creative, inclusive, and always moving forward

Last week – we got some big feel‑good news for the arts community — the new Thunder Bay Art Gallery just got a huge boost. 

The RBC Foundation’s Community Spaces Grant is donating $200,000 to help build accessibility features in the new waterfront gallery.

Render of the planned Thunder Bay Waterfront Art Gallery – Supplied Photo Via Thunder Bay Art Gallery

From gently sloped entrances to wider pathways, and design that makes it easier for everyone in our city to enjoy art — kids, seniors, folks with mobility challenges, you name it. The Art Gallery’s Executive Director – Matthew Hills, says the goal is simple: a space that’s welcoming, seamless, and built for all of us.

RBC’s Andrea Barrack says Thunder Bay is one of over 40 projects across Canada getting support as part of a national push to modernize community spaces — from better signage to wider doors to greener, more sustainable buildings.

It’s another step toward a gallery that reflects who we are: creative, inclusive, and always moving forward.

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  • Danny Foresta was born and raised in Thunder Bay. He's worked in radio for over 30 years. Has spent the last 20 years in Morning Radio. Joined Acadia Broadcasting in 2021.  He hosts "Mornings In The Bay" on 99.9 The Bay.
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