$3.5 million in FedNor funding is going towards supporting the construction of the new Thunder Bay Art Gallery on the waterfront at Prince Arthur Landing.
The federal funds will go toward preparing the site, landscaping and construction costs.
The money will also be used to purchase equipment, furnishings, specialized art storage and monitoring systems.
The new 37,000-square-foot gallery will be fully accessible and can offer up to six separate exhibition spaces.
Director Sharon Godwin tells us they are close to meeting their fundraising goals.
Officials say they’ve reached 90% of the $33 million cost for the gallery.