Woodstock City Council passed a motion to suspend funding for the Woodstock Art Gallery art acquisition reserve fund for one year.
WOODSTOCK - A motion to reduce the Woodstock Art gallery art acquisition funding to zero for 2015, was passed by Woodstock City Council 4 to 2. Councillor Shawn Shapton put the motion forward that would suspend the capital budget funding for the 2015 year. Woodstock Art Gallery Director Mary Reid presented her case to council however it was not enough to convince council to keep the $10,000 funding. Reid said the decision will make it difficult for the Gallery to acquire artwork this year, "...in some ways it does actually hinder my ability as a curator to seek out potential acquisitions that could highlight and strengthen the collection."
Reid points out this year they will have to rely more heavily on private donations of art.
There are other ways the public can support the gallery Reid said, "The alternative would be if people are interested in donating funds towards the acquisition budget that would be fantastic."

Woodstock Resident Charged with Speeding
UPDATE: Wind Warning Issued for Oxford
Interview with the Mayor - March 16th, 2026
Woodstock Driver Charged in Brant County
PJHL Playoff Recap - March 13th to March 15th
March Break Safety Tips from Oxford OPP
Oxford-Elgin Rainbow Research Project Underway
Death Investigation in Woodstock
OPP: Plan Ahead Before St. Paddy's Day Festivities
Another Friday the 13th in Port Dover Today
Hansen Parents Visit Artemis II Explorers Club at IDCI
East Oxford Parents Respond to AARC Announcement
Strong Winds Expected in Oxford
WPS Charge Two in Firearms Incident
Food Rescue Hub Receives $50,000
Interview with the Warden - March 12th, 2026
Best U Health Expo this Saturday
Last Call for BBBS Trivia Nite Registration
PJHL Playoff Recap - March 11th
Tillsonburg Man Charged with Drug Possession
Comments
Add a comment