WAG Facility Rentals

Are you looking for a creative venue to host your meeting or event? Rent one of WAG's studio or gallery spaces!

The Printmaking Studio has plenty of natural light and a beautiful view of Museum Square, while the Community Gallery offers a chance to be surrounded by artwork from the WAG’s exhibitions, and the Education Studio provides the perfect intimate space for smaller groups.

Photo Gallery: WAG Rental Spaces will appear here on the public site.

If you're interested in booking a children's birthday party or team building for corporate and private groups, we also offer programs with hands-on art projects led by professional arts educators. For more information, visit our Birthday Parties and Team Building page.

Booking

Make a tentative booking to secure your chosen date(s) by submitting a rental application using our online form. No applications will be accepted less than 4 weeks prior to the requested rental date.

Submit a rental application

A 30% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your reservation, and the remaining balance is due two weeks prior to the rental date, along with a copy of your insurance certificate.

Additional Information

Insurance

The Corporation of the City of Woodstock requires general liability insurance in the amount of $2 million for all facility rentals. Proof of insurance is required prior to the rental date.

Insurance can alternatively be purchased through the Woodstock Art Gallery. The cost of insurance will vary based on the type of the event. More information is available upon request.

Capacity

Printmaking Studio

  • Classroom - 45 people
  • Standing - 200 people
  • Chairs only - 100 people
  • Dining (tables & chairs) - 75 people

Education Studio

  • Classroom - 19 people
  • Standing - 85 people
  • Chairs Only - 45 people
  • Dining (tables & chairs) - 30 people

Community Gallery

  • Classroom - 50 people
  • Standing - 150 people
  • Chairs Only - 100
  • Dining (tables & chairs) - 75 people

Layouts

If you wish to rent tables and chairs, the Gallery's staff will set them up in your desired style (included in rental cost). A room configuration form will be provided for renters to draft their set-up.

Examples:

Classroom Style: Tables and chairs arranged in rows

Lecture Style: Chairs arranged in rows

Cocktail Style: Cocktail (circle) tables arranged around the room

Food and Alcohol

Food and/or alcohol may be served during your rental.

To serve alcohol, a Special Occasion Permit (SOP) issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is required. A copy of the SOP must be provided to the Gallery no less than 2 weeks prior to your function.

Renters must comply with existing Ontario liquor laws and the Municipal Alcohol Policy for the City of Woodstock.

Contractors
Contractors including caterers, bartenders and photographers are permitted during a rental. The Gallery has a list of preferred contractors available upon request.
Kitchen
Renters may request use of the kitchen space for their rental at no additional cost. No cooking is permitted in the kitchen; all food & drinks must be prepared ahead of time.

Rental Fees

We accept payments via credit, debit, cash or check (payable to the City of Woodstock Art Gallery). 

Rental Fees and DiscountsRate
Flat Rate (2 hours) $180
Additional Hours $60/hr
Additional staffing charges (evenings, Sundays and Mondays outside of regular hours) $30/hr
Projector, TV, Portable Speaker $35/each
WAG Member Discount 10%
Non-Profit and Community Organizations Discount 15%

Contact Us

Keziah Hope
Facility Rentals & Special Events Coordinator

© 2017 City of Woodstock P.O. Box 1539, 500 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7

 

Phone: 519-539-1291
Email: General Information

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