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| Inkster Mayor Patrick Wimberly, Inkster City Councilwoman La'Gina Washington, State Sen. Dayna Polehanki, Inkster City Councilman George Williams and Inkster City Councilman Dennard Shaw were on hand to celebrate the state grant awarded to the city last week. |
Polehanki worked through the State Appropriations Committee to secure the funding which will renovate a historic building in the city into the new arts and cultural museum. She represents the 5th District which includes a portion of Livonia, Canton Township, Garden City, Inkster, and Westland.
The grant will fund the redesign and renovation of the new museum, which officials predicted would become a hub for arts and culture in the community.
Plans include construction of a modern and accessible space for community events, performances, exhibitions, and workshops, officials said.
“The Inkster Historical Cultural Arts Museum will serve as a valuable resource for residents and visitors alike, promoting arts and culture in Inkster and beyond,” said Inkster Mayor Patrick Wimberly.
The check presentation ceremony took place last week.
“We are thrilled to receive this grant which will allow us to create a vibrant cultural center that celebrates the African American heritage and creativity of our community,” said Wimberly, during the official presentation ceremony. “The Inkster Historical Cultural Arts Museum will be a place for all of us to come together, to learn, to create, and to enjoy the arts.”
Officials estimate the new Inkster Historical Cultural Arts Museum could open to the public next year and officials said regular updates of progress and plans would be forthcoming. No start date for construction at the site was announced.
