Art Gallery of Western Australia Foundation

The Art Gallery of Western Australia holds one of Australia's finest art collections, including one of the most important Indigenous collections in the country and the pre-eminent collection of Western Australian art. This is largely due to the generosity of donors and members of the Foundation.

The key role of the Foundation is to raise funds and encourage donations to assist the Gallery in acquiring works to the State Art Collection. The Foundation also aims to broaden the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of art in the community and assists with the Art Gallery's education program.

Foundation Events

2013 is already shaping up to be an incredibly exciting year for Foundation Members. Building on 2012's special insights and amazing journeys, this year we're upping the ante and making sure our Members are offered even more exciting premium events and activities that can be experienced nowhere else.

Download the 2013 events calendar.

Istanbul Tour 2013

One of the many pleasures of Foundation membership is special, behind-the-scenes art world access.
Following on the success of tours to Venice and New York, this year Foundation members can look
forward to an art tour adventure to Istanbul. The six day tour will be led by AGWA Director, Dr Stefano
Carboni and will coincide with the opening of Istanbul’s 13th Biennial. Artistic encounters will range
from medieval and Islamic treasures to cutting edge contemporary art.

Download the flyer          Download Itinerary

Venice Tour 2011

In September 2011 Foundation Members enjoyed a unique art tour to Venice, led by the Director Dr Stefano Carboni. Special travel experiences are open to Foundation Members at the level of fellow and above.

Read about their experiences in Foundation Member Katherine Kalaf's Blog and view some of their travel pictures.

Become a Life Member

The Contemporary Art Group

Becoming a life member will provide you with a unique opportunity to play a significant and rewarding role in the continuing development of WA's cultural heritage.

a small group of contemporary art enthusiasts who gather together to celebrate and share in the excitement of contemporary art (and culture) (visual art).

Foundation Council

Foundation Annual Report

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Art Gallery of Western Australia Foundation 20th Anniversary