VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The George and Audrey Gaukler Family Foundation donated $15,000 dollars to the Bridges Arts Council (BAC) on Friday, December 27th in the Bridges Arts Council Fine Arts Gallery, located in the Straus Mall (lower level) in Valley City.

Bridges Arts Council (BAC) members Hilde van Gijssel and Joe DeMasi talked about some exciting plans to continue the legacy and history of the Arts in Valley City during a news conference with George Gaukler.

The George and Audrey Gaukler Family Foundation supports charitable giving and needs in Valley City and Barnes County. George Gaukler said the Foundation believes the Arts are essential for the health of the community.

George Gaukler also said another announcement about the future of the Straus Mall will be made in 2025.