The Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū Foundation exists to support our city’s gallery. We are passionate about protecting this vital cultural asset for future generations and keeping creativity at the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Yona Lee Fountain in Transit 2024. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, commissioned by the Christchurch Art Gallery Foundation to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Gallery building; purchased with special thanks to Joanna Hickman, Charlotte and Marcel Gray, Janice Cowdy, Dame Adrienne Stewart and other generous individuals, 2024
Foundation Partner
Jarden is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading investment and advisory group, offering a complete range of finance and investment products and services. Jarden is proud to support the Foundation’s vision for collection growth and community engagement with artworks in Waitaha Canterbury.
TOGETHER, CREATE A LEGACY
TOGETHER is our membership programme, and joining it is the best way you can support Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū. Your membership fee helps fuel the Gallery's ambitions and provides you with exclusive access to exhibitions, events, behind-the-scenes-tours and more.
Francis Upritchard Eeling in the Ōtākaro 2021-3. Bronze [from balata rubber], limestone. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, purchased 2023 with the support of the Ngarita Charlotte Hounam Johnstone bequest
From Ron Mueck's chicken / man to Chapman's Homer by Michael Parekōwhai, we work with our network of highly engaged art supporters to bring significant artworks to Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Petrus van der Velden Burial in the Winter on the Island of Marken [The Dutch Funeral] 1872. Oil on canvas. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, gift of Henry Charles Drury van Asch, 1932
Our support of Christchurch Art Gallery builds upon a long legacy of giving in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Bill Hammond Bone Yard Open Home, Cave Painting 4, Convocation of Eagles 2008. Acrylic on canvas. Purchased 2021 with assistance from Christchurch Art Gallery Foundation, Friends of Christchurch Art Gallery, Lyttelton Port Company, Mel and Marcel Brew, Paul and Dianne Chaney, Liz Collins, Brian and Jannie Gillman, Max and Margaret Luisetti, Alison and Ian O’Connell, Gabrielle Tasman and Ken Lawn, Three Lakes Cultural Trust, along with 97 other generous individuals
Margaret Stoddart Diamond Harbour 1909. Watercolour. Christchurch Art Gallery Foundation Collection, purchased 1996
Our fundraising initiatives and donations continuously work to make Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū a catalyst for ambitious creativity.
Bill Culbert Bebop 2013. Furniture, fluorescent tubes, electrical components, wire. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, purchased with assistance from Gabrielle Tasman and the Christchurch Art Gallery Foundation, 2014
Martin Creed Work No. 2314 2015. Neon. Christchurch Art Gallery Foundation Collection, commissioned 2015, gift of Neil Graham (Grumps)
Big or small, a donation or a gift of artwork can help Christchurch Art Gallery continue to thrive and establish Ōtautahi Christchurch as the creative centre of Aotearoa.
Cora-Allan (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Tumutumu, Niue - Liku, Alofi) at the opening of Encountering Aotearoa, April 2024. Photo: John Collie
Doris Lusk Rocks at Oaro 1966. Watercolour. Gift of David and Faith Thomas, 2022
Collaborations
Yona Lee Table Lamp for Christchurch 2023.
Purchase a limited edition artwork by Yona Lee, the artist behind the Gallery's incredible under-stair sculpture, Fountain in Transit.
Yona Lee Table Lamp for Christchurch 2023. A limited edition of 12 unique lamps. Lamp, stainless steel
$6000 incl. GST
upcoming Events
Upcoming
Art Tour to MONA, Tasmania 2-6 April
