WAG Public Art
In 2017 the City of Woodstock introduced a Public Art Policy outlining the process and procedure for the selection, installation and maintenance of public art in or on municipally owned public space.
Public art holds the power to:
- Tell our stories, celebrate our history or commemorate important events
- Provide unique attractions for citizens and visitors
- Create spaces for engagement and civic pride
As part of the City's Culture Department, the Woodstock Art Gallery plays a critical role in fostering the City’s public art collection.
Bruce Flowers Sculpture Garden
On Aug. 12, 2021, City Council approved the renaming of the west side of Vansittart Park at Ingersoll Avenue to Florence Carlyle Park, with a portion of the park designated as the Bruce Flowers Sculpture Garden.
A passionate and inspirational artist and educator from Woodstock, Flowers passed away in 2018 and left the residual of his estate to the Woodstock Art Gallery to establish a sculpture garden.
In September 2021, the Gallery launched the City’s first public art commission in honour of Flowers. Nicholas Crombach’s sculpture, Wind Vane, was selected by the public art committee and installed in November 2023. A second sculpture to commemorate historic artist Florence Carlyle will be installed by 2025. You can learn more about these projects below.
Public Art Projects
Public Art Application Guide
The Woodstock Art Gallery has developed a public art application guide to help artists understand the process of applying for a public art opportunity in the City of Woodstock.
The guide covers topics including calls to artists, the selection committee and process, budget, taxes, design development, materials and fabrication, subcontracting, permits, insurances, maintenance and conservation.
