Bequests and Donations
Bequests and Donations
Leaving a bequest to Christchurch Art Gallery in your will is a gift to the city and an inspiration to future generations.
Giving art to the Gallery
Many works of art in the Gallery’s collection are gifts from generous people. We’re always delighted to consider gifts of art. If you are thinking of giving art to the Gallery please contact us to discuss its place in the collection.Donations and bequests to the Gallery
Donations and bequests to the Gallery are received by the Gallery’s Foundation. The Foundation manages an endowment fund to help the Gallery build its art collection. This fund has become even more important to the Gallery in recent years, as the demands placed on public funds by the earthquakes have meant that our collecting budget has been reduced. You may choose to join the Foundation as a TOGETHER partner, or give a bequest. If you would like to talk to us about a bequest, a gift or a special donation to the Gallery please contact Blair Jackson on bequest@christchurchartgallery.org.nz.
Henri Fantin-Latour Panier de Raisins 1893. Oil on canvas. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, Frank White bequest, 2001
Supporter
Ross Ditmer QSM, North Canterbury Manager, Bayleys Canterbury
Ross Ditmer QSM
Art is a very important medium that captures moments both in time and expression, I have a piece from a local artist that was commissioned in 2005 of Banks Peninsula and now its meaning has more significance post-earthquakes.
The new Christchurch will be a bright, modern environment with cutting architecture, brilliant landscape design and functional spaces. However we are also steeped in rich history and Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū will be the vehicle to capture all these aspects of our heritage.