AUCKLAND ART GALLERY FOUNDATION
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Development and launch of the Membership Programme | Brand and website design | Social Media Management | Project and Event Management
The Foundation is the Gallery’s philanthropic platform, dedicated to the growth and development of the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. The Foundation appreciates the value of art and creative thinking, particularly its impact on society, and is committed to building a legacy for coming generations.
When the Foundation was established in 2005, its prime purpose was to support the capital campaign for the Gallery’s redevelopment. With significant contributions from both the Auckland Council and the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, the necessary funds were raised, and the expanded and redeveloped Gallery opened in 2011 to wide national and international acclaim.
In 2014 the Foundation redefined its purpose as being the major avenue for generating support for the Gallery’s vision and establishing an endowment fund for its future.
The Foundation developed a new model of giving, which was purposed with fostering arts philanthropy. The wish was to embrace as wide a community of supporters as possible, so a number of levels of philanthropy were created. This direction for the Foundation launched on 19th May 2016 and worked to steadily grow the new Foundation Membership Programme through unique and memorable experiences, as well as engaging with artists and patrons.
Auckland Art Gallery Foundation Trustees (up until 2017):
Andrew Smith – Chair
Alan McChesney – Deputy Chair
Sue Gardiner
Dayle Mace
Simon Vodanovich
Glenn Hawkins
Jonty Edgar
Rhana Devenport – Secretary
Valerie Shannon – Foundation Administrator
Photo credit: Auckland Art Gallery
“Renée did an excellent job in this role, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.”
Andrew Smith | Chair, Auckland Art Gallery Foundation.
