Founding Donors 2010 building the national art collection

National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

NATIONAL ART COLLECTION

Every day, over 1500 visitors are inspired, challenged and delighted by the national art collection and the exhibitions displayed at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra.The collection is also nationally and internationally shared through loans and the Gallery’s extensive travelling exhibitions program. More than 8 million people have visited the Gallery’s travelling exhibitions since the program began in 1988.

Millions more engage with the collection through the Gallery’s:n online initiatives and website nga.gov.aun high-quality publications on artists, various collecting areas and exhibitionsn artonview (the Gallery’s quarterly magazine)n innovative program of events and talks.

In 2010, Australians and visitors to our country will be welcomed to the National Gallery of Australia through a new entrance to experience works from the national art collection displayed in the new gallery spaces.

The National Gallery of Australia Foundation contributes to the Gallery through its fundraising programs to develop the national art collection.

The Foundation aims to raise $1 million through the Founding Donors 2010 program to assist with the acquisition of works of art for the Gallery’s new display spaces.

Dennis NonaUbirikubiri of the Awailau Kasa 2007 National Gallery of Australia, Canberra gift of Janet and John Calvert-Jones, 2007courtesy of the artist and the Australian Art Print Network

Concept design for the National Gallery of Australia’s building extensions, featuring James Turrell’s Skyspace. Courtesy of PTW Architects

“ The Founding Donors 2010 program is an opportunity, at the time of major new developments at the National Gallery of Australia, to support acquisitions for the national art collection for the enjoyment and inspiration of future generations.”

Charles Curran ACChairman, National Gallery of Australia Foundation

THE VISION

The National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, is committed to building and maintaining an outstanding national art collection and creating a welcoming and engaging visitor experience.

FOuNdINg dONORS 2010OuR COLLECTION, OuR FuTuRE

The National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, is one of the world’s most recently established national galleries. Since opening in 1982 it has evolved into a world-class institution and now has the nation’s largest collection, with more than 150 000 works of art.The national collection of art includes the most comprehensive collection of Australian art and the largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. It also includes art from our Asia–Pacific region (particularly India and Southeast Asia), and the nation’s largest collection of modern European and American art.

The National Gallery of Australia was set up to complement, not rival, the existing state and regional collections, and is unique among Australian state and international galleries: our geography, our recent history and Indigenous past give the National Gallery of Australia its points of difference and future direction.

Ron Radford AMDirector

To celebrate the opening in 2010 of the new entrance and additional display spaces, the National Gallery of Australia Foundation has launched the Founding Donors 2010 program.

Aim of the programThe program aims to raise $1 million in cash donations by June 2010 through the assistance of 100 donors contributing at least $10 000 each. The funds raised will assist in acquisitions of works of art for the new galleries and display spaces.

Payment optionsYou may wish to pay your fully tax-deductible contribution of $10 000 in one instalment or as a pledge over two financial years.

Recognition of donorsYour gift will be recognised through inclusion of your name:n on the Donor Board in the Gallery foyern in the National Gallery of Australia

Foundation membership category of Supporter (or higher)

n in the National Gallery of Australia Foundation Annual Report

n in artonview (the Gallery’s quarterly magazine).

In addition, you will be invited to a special preview as well as the official opening of the new entrance and display spaces in 2010.

NEW ENTRANCE ANd AddITIONAL gALLERIES

On 13 December 2006, the Australian Government approved expenditure to commence a project to refurbish and extend the National Gallery of Australia building.

This building project will address a range of pressing needs in relation to the Gallery building, including enhanced collection display space (particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art) and improved arrival and entry facilities.

An inspiring entranceThe new ground level entrance will include a dedicated area for The Aboriginal memorial 1987–88, one of the most important works of art in the national art collection. Appropriately, this impressive sculptural installation will be the first work of art visitors see as they enter the Gallery.

Indigenous Australian galleriesTen new galleries for Indigenous Australian art will connect with the existing galleries on the main level. Each of these new galleries will be designed to accommodate the needs of specific types of Indigenous art, with intimate areas for early Papunya Tula paintings, large galleries for larger dot paintings, and spaces for bark paintings, watercolours, textiles, prints, ceramics and sculptures.

The main galleries will be naturally lit, apart from those areas intended for the display of light-sensitive works such as textiles, baskets and watercolours. These will be the first galleries in Australia designed for the specific needs of displaying different aspects of Indigenous Australian art.

Other key elements of the building project include:n new gallery to house Sidney Nolan’s

Ned Kelly seriesn display areas for photography and custom

designed showcases for jewellery and costumes

n James Turrell’s sculpture Skyspace.

Sidney NolanNed Kelly 1946 (detail)

National Gallery of Australia, Canberragift of Sunday Reed, 1977

FOuNdINg dONORS 2010 dONATION FORM

Name (Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr/other ...........................................)

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Acknowledgement (please include first and last names)

I would like to pay my contribution as:

o $10 000 this financial year.o $10 000 pledged over two financial years.

Please select one of the following payment options:o Visa o Mastercard o American Express

o Transfer directly to the Foundation*Bank: Commonwealth Bank of AustraliaAddress: 84 Giles St, Kingston, ACTAccount Name: NGA FoundationBSB: 062-910 Account Number: 800938

*Please notify the Executive Director of the Foundation, via email annalisa.millar@nga.gov.au when you have made your transfer.

o Please send me further information about the National Gallery of Australia Bequest Circle.

o Please send me information about the Cultural Gifts Program.

For more information and to donate, please complete and return this form to or contact: Annalisa Millar, Executive director National gallery of Australia Foundation gPO Box 1150 Canberra ACT 2601 T: (02) 6240 6691 F: (02) 6240 6529

The information you are asked to provide to the Gallery is personal information and is protected by the Privacy Act 1988.

Christian Bumbarra ThompsonUntitled #8 [red kangaroo paw] 2008 from the series Australian graffitiNational Gallery of Australia, Canberrapurchased 2009image courtesy of the artist and Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi

(cover)Doris PlattMitchan (bush rope) 2008 (detail)National Gallery of Australia, Canberrapurchased 2009reproduced courtesy of the artist and Lockhart River Art Gang

(left)Maringka BakerKuru Ala 2007National Gallery of Australia, Canberrapurchased 2007© Maringka Baker—Tjungu Palya

(below)Concept designs showing the National Gallery of Australia’s new front entrance and gallery display spaces. Courtesy of PTW Architects

(overleaf)John Mawurndjul

Mardayin at Milmilngkan 2006National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

purchased 2007© John Mawurndjul, courtesy Maningrida Arts & Culture