Re-discover Your Love for Art at the Woodstock Art Gallery
Over 1900 artworks call the Woodstock Art Gallery home. It’s the region’s only public art gallery and a creative hub for aspiring artists, those trying to get their feet wet in a new medium and accomplished professionals alike.
Hosting the works of local, national and international artists, The Woodstock Art Gallery truly is an impressive space. If you’re a total culture lover, we definitely recommend checking it out next time you’re in town!
Exhibitions and Programs
The Woodstock Art Gallery has something for everyone and their in-person exhibitions and programs are no exception.
Woodstock Art Gallery’s exhibitions are a real treat. Think big-city exhibits with small-town crowds. Skip the lines and hit the back roads for Woodstock to discover our local artists on display as well as well-known national and international artists.
Past exhibits have ranged everything from full displays of artwork by renowned Canadian painter Florence Carlyle (1864–1923), among many others. With over 1900 pieces in their permanent collection and several more on loan at any one time, there’s always something new to see, feel and explore at The Woodstock Art Gallery.
For those who really want to immerse themselves in the artistic experience, Woodstock Art Gallery also offers a number of classes to expand your artistic side. In the past, these programs have included everything from mosaic art and still-life drawing to printmaking in their state-of-the-art print studio.
WAG hosts curator artist talks, fun events and so much more throughout the year including the Open Studio Drop-In program, giving all ages an opportunity to come in and make art for free. The Open Studio Drop-In program is available throughout the year (Family Day, March Break, Summer, Winter Holidays). All activities are self-directed, supervised by professoinal art educators, and designed to be completed in 15-20 minutes. Anyone under the age of 16 must e accompanied by an adult. See upcoming Open Studio Drop-In dates here.
Community is Central
The absolute best thing about the Woodstock Art Gallery though? Well, if you ask us, it’s their tie to the community.
With Woodstock and the surrounding area at the centre of everything that WAG promotes, the gallery aims to preserve the artistic heritage of Woodstock and Oxford County not just through exhibits but also through engaging and inspired art-based learning.
The Woodstock Art Gallery is an accredited Rainbow Registered organization recognize by Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce for meeting stringent criteria attesting to diverse and inclusive practises.
Part of the Cultural Services Department of the City of Woodstock, WAG is constantly looking to the community to create a more vibrant art scene. So why not pop in once they re-open and in the meantime check out their virtual resources? We think you’ll really enjoy it!
Events at the Woodstock Art Gallery
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The gallery welcomes visitors in for all types of events including seasonal open houses to celebrate new exhibitions plus talks and exhibition tours with artists, curators, and other art professionals.
You'll find their team at several community events including Summer Streetfest, Pride Family Day, Doors Open Woodstock, and more.
Each year the gallery puts on a fundraiser, Taste of Art. This annual events combines artful experiences, beverages, and local cuisine. Enjoy music and art installations as you try samples and tastings from local restaurants, businesses, and craft beverage producers.