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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts seeks $143,500 in FY27 support as it advances capital campaign

Washington County Board of Commissioners · January 14, 2026
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Museum leaders told commissioners the institution served thousands of local students and families in 2025, reported rising attendance and revenue diversification, and asked the county to include $143,500 in the FY27 budget; no action was taken today, the request will be considered during the budget process.

Jim Holzapel, president of the Museum Board of Trustees, and Sarah Hall, the museum’s executive director, presented a year-in-review and a funding request to the Washington County Board of Commissioners. Hall described 2025 as a year of expanded exhibitions and programs, saying the museum typically runs “six to eight exhibitions” a year and that school visits remain an important part of the institution’s mission. “In a typical year, we serve 6 to…

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