Art Gallery of Western Australia Foundation
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About the Foundation |
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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. |
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Foundation Events |
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2018 is already shaping up to be an exciting year for Foundation Members. This year we've upped the ante, making sure Members are offered even more exciting premium events and activities that can't be experienced anywhere else.
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ART BALL The AGWA Foundation hosted ART BALL once again in 2017. AGWA’s social event of the year proved to be a night full of fashion, fine food and wines, art and entertainment. The evening’s stellar line-up included 80’s inspired pop juggernaut Client Liasion, 2016 ARIA award-winning ‘Best Breakthrough Artist’ Montaigne, Papua New Guinea-born future-soul singer Ngaiire and local hip-hop artist Mathas. Guests experienced things differently with interactive installations including a virtual reality display, nude life drawing and live tattoo art all taking place throughout the Gallery spaces. The evening’s theme was centred around AGWA’s international exhibition The Rise of Sneaker Culture - showcasing the sneaker’s complex and fascinating history.
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The Tom Malone Prize Celebrates 15 Years A special celebration was held to honour the 15th year of the Tom Malone Prize. The Tom Malone Prize is a highly respected national event within the Australian glass arts community funded by AGWA Foundation Governor Elizabeth Malone. It has played an integral role in the Gallery's acquisition of works by Australia's most inspiring, innovative and accomplished artists in this medium. |
Glass Artists Marc Leib and Kevin Gordon at the Tom Malone Prize Celebration. |
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Japan Tour 2016 Continuing with the Director’s successful international tour program, in 2016 Dr Stefano Carboni led 24 Foundation members on a unique art tour to Japan. John McBride AM co-hosed the tour. John is a very generous donor and supporter and AGWA Foundation member who has visited, worked and/or lived in Japan for many years. Highlights of the tour included a stay at the most famous Japanese inn on Miyajima Island near Hiroshima, as well as visits to the areas of Kyoto and Nara where group had special access to the main temples and art institutions.
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Director, Dr Stefano Carboni with Foundation Member Bob Grieve on the Japan Tour. |
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Foundation Preview Event 2015 Mariko Mori: Rebirth Members joined renowned Japanese artist Mariko Mori on Saturday 7 February for a special preview event to celebrate the opening of Mori’s exhibition Rebirth.
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Artist Mariko Mori performs at the VIP opening night of Rebirth. |
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Foundation Preview Event 2014 Guy Grey-Smith: Art As Life |
VIP opening night of guy Grey-Smith: Art as Life. |
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Istanbul Tour 2013 Following on from the successful tours to Venice and New York, a group of Foundation Members participated in a unique art tour to Istanbul. Coinciding with Istanbul’s renowned Biennial, the tour consisted of one full day of visiting the best exhibits that the Biennial had to offer. AGWA Director, Stefano Carboni also led the group on a private cruise of the Bosphorus, the long strait that joins the Sea of Marmara with the Black Sea and forms a natural border between Asia and Europe. Other highlights of the trip included historical world famous sights such as the Topkapi Palace Museum and the Blue Mosque, as well as much newer institutions such as the Istanbul Modern Museum. These special travel experiences are open to Foundation Members at the level of Fellow and above. |
Foundation Members on the 2013 Tour in Istanbul with Director, Stefano Carboni
Members viewing works by renowned Turkish Artist Ali Kazma |
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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). |
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Learn more about the Art Gallery of Western Australia Foundation Council. |
Download current and past Foundation Annual reports. |
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Download the event schedule for 2018 
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Contact DetailsIf you would like to know more about any aspect of the Art Gallery of Western Australia Foundation please contact the Foundation Manager. The Foundation would be pleased to discuss the many ways in which you may choose to become more involved with your Gallery. Telephone: +61 8 9492 6761 or +61 9492 6685 |
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DownloadArt Gallery of Western Australia Foundation 20th Anniversary
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