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Woodstock Looking for Artists to Commemorate Historic Artist

Tuesday, 9 May 2023 16:25

By Keasha Maile X @turtlepowerlive

The project will also aim to improve the representation of diversity in Woodstock and promote the inclusion of  the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

WOODSTOCK - The Friendly City is calling out to Ontario Artists for a public art opportunity at Florance Carlyle Park.

The $75,000 project will commemorate historic artist Florence Carlyle, who the park was recently named after. The Department of Canadian Heritage Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage is donating $50,000 towards the commission, coming from their Legacy Fund. The remaining $25,000 will be covered by the City of Woodstock’s art acquisition reserve fund. 

Mary Reid, Director/Curator of the Woodstock Art Gallery, explained why Florance is important to our community. 

"Florence Carlyle was a trailblazing female artist who garnered national and international acclaim while practicing at the same level and calibre as her male contemporaries. The intent of this public artwork is to recognize her importance not only to Woodstock, but to the development of Canadian art."

She added that Carlyle had two same-sex relationships during her life. She met Juliet Hastings in 1911, and were partners until Carlyle’s death in 1923. The project will also aim to improve the representation of diversity in Woodstock and promote the inclusion of  the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Artists can submit an expression of interest and qualifications until September 6th, 2023. The application package can be found online here.

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