Support Us

GIVING FOR A GREATER TOMORROW

There are many ways you can support Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū and the Foundation with our mission, with so much to be gained from being a Foundation patron. Join a thoughtful, philanthropic community of like-minded souls who believe in this city and want to come together with artists, our Gallery team and each other.

Make a strategic, high-impact investment

Rita Angus Wainui, Akaroa 1943. Watercolour. N. Barrett bequest collection, purchased 2010

Active Inventor Plus Scheme

Christchurch Art Gallery Foundation is a registered charity and an Approved Entity under the Active Investor Plus Visa scheme. Your contribution is residency-eligible, enduring and impactful—helping to grow the arts in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come.

Benefits to you:
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Qualifies under Active Investor Plus (Philanthropic Investment category)
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Supports New Zealand residency pathway for you and your family

Offers deep connection to Aotearoa’s cultural landscape

Enables access to a network of leaders, artists and changemakers

Aligns with values of legacy, impact and excellence

You’ll be recognised as a key supporter and enjoy exclusive access to events, previews and experiences—locally and internationally—alongside curators, artists and global art leaders.

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FOR INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL BUSINESSES

Joining the Foundation's TOGETHER programme is the best way you can support Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū. Your annual donation helps fuel the Gallery's ambitions and provides you with exclusive access to exhibitions, events, behind-the-scenes-tours and more.

Bill Sutton Untitled [Te Onepoto/Taylors Mistake] 1957. Oil on canvas. William A Sutton bequest, 2000

SPONSORSHIP

FOR BUSINESSES

Partnering with Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū offers businesses a unique opportunity to align with creativity, culture, and community. By becoming a sponsor, your business gains exposure to a diverse audience while supporting world-class exhibitions, educational programmes, and the preservation of treasured artworks. Showcase your commitment to the arts and make a meaningful impact in our community. Together, we can inspire and enrich lives through the power of art.

George Dunlop Leslie In the Wizard's Garden c. 1904. Oil on canvas. Presented to the Canterbury Society of Arts by Wolf Harris, 1907; given to the Gallery, 1932

Bequests

LEAVE YOUR LEGACY

Leaving a bequest to Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū in your will is a gift to the city and an inspiration to future generations. Mō tātou, ā mō kā uri ā muri ake nei – For us and our children after us. From its beginning, Christchurch’s public art collection has been largely formed through gifts and bequests by people motivated to share their enjoyment of art.

A home for precious collections and memories

We have been deeply touched by a number of generous art donations made in memory of loved ones. Making a gift of art to commemorate a dear friend or family member offers a lasting tribute, ensuring their legacy is preserved within the city’s art collection. Each time your gift is displayed or reproduced, your loved one's name is lovingly acknowledged in recognition of this thoughtful tribute. To discuss making an art gift in honour of someone dear to you, please contact us, and we will help you make a memory in our city’s art collection.

Doris Lusk Rocks at Oaro 1966. Watercolour. Gift of David and Faith Thomas, 2022

Leaving a financial gift or a personal treasure

Gifts in wills can take many forms, including:

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Gifts of cash expressed as a dollar amount, a percentage of an estate or the residual value of an estate

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Work(s) of art

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Distributions from a trust

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Support for programmes to Collect, Share and Inspire

Notable Bequests

In 2023, the Foundation was honoured to receive a significant bequest from the late Sir Miles Warren, a great supporter of the Gallery and himself the subject of a retrospective exhibition in 2009. The bequest helped us to reach the incredible milestone of $5m in our Endowment Fund for the Gallery’s collection programme. The Foundation is incredibly grateful to Sir Miles for his generosity and foresight in making this gift.

Christchurch Art Gallery’s collection is a treasury of generous gifts, including some of our best loved works.

Colin McCahon's Canterbury Plains (1950-1951) ↗Henri Fantin-Latour’s exquisite Panier de Raisins (1893) ↗Charles Frederick Goldie’s Ina te Papatahi, A Ngapuhi Chieftainess (1902) ↗Petrus van der Velden’s Burial in the winter on the island of Marken [The Dutch Funeral] (1875) ↗

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Make a Donation

Every donation helps us bring exceptional exhibitions to life, care for cherished artworks, and create engaging programmes for all ages. Whether it’s a one-time gift or ongoing support, your contribution makes a lasting difference. Join us in shaping a vibrant cultural future for Ōtautahi Christchurch — every bit counts.