Perth Voice Interactive

PERTH city council is helping Kurb Gallery find a new home.

The popular Northbridge gallery, located on William Street for more than 30 years, was decided to close at Christmas when the new landlord nearly tripled the rent to $60,000 (Voice, December 20, 2014). 

Lord mayor Lisa Scaffidi says the PCC’s policy of filling under-utilised and forgotten spaces may help Kurb.

“This discussion includes the City of Perth facilitating conversations between Kurb and owners of suitable vacant spaces both publicly and privately owned,” she says. “The city has also advised Kurb on grants they may be eligible for.”

by STEPHEN POLLOCK