Formerly the Royal Bank Building, the Heritage Arts Centre was originally constructed, in 1898, as the Union Bank. In 1925 the Union Bank was absorbed by the Royal Bank which operated from this building until 1977. Originally three storeys in height, the top floor of the buff-coloured brick structure was destroyed by fire in 1928. The second storey was then converted into an apartment for the bank manager and his family. The facade of the building has a large plate glass window on the ground floor and corbelled brick work below the second floor cornice.
Transom lights are above all windows.
The interior features original oak woodwork and skylights. Designated as a Municipal Heritage building, the refurbishing project has been undertaken by the Mid-West Arts Council, a volunteer arts and culture organization which encompasses the Town of Hamiota, as well as the R.M.'s of Hamiota, Woodworth, Miniota, and Blanshard. Volunteers have once again proved invaluable with their dedication towards the renovations of this beautiful stately building. While much work remains to be done, and with a definate need for more funding, the vision of a completed Arts Centre is becoming much closer to reality. An official opening event is being planned for the summer of 2001.