Tautoko/Support Artspace Aotearoa

WHO ARE WE?

Since its founding by artists and arts workers in 1987, when it was observed Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland needed dedicated space for contemporary art and its discourse, Artspace Aotearoa has grown into an essential national cultural organisation. Our work emphasises the contribution art makes to the reimagining of the world. We do so in partnership with multiple stakeholders, including; employees, artists, audiences, public funders, patrons, and commercial partners, who all gather around the expression of our purpose. By supporting our work you have the opportunity to continue this legacy and ensure a dynamic contemporary art context moving forward.

Artspace Aotearoa invites you to contribute to the broader cultural ecosystem by supporting us through joining one of our Supporters Circles, by offering a one off donation, or by developing a bespoke support programme. Please contact bridget@artspace.org.nz to discuss this opportunity.

WHAT ARE THE SUPPORTERS CIRCLES?

Our Supporters Circles operate like our programme: spiraling out from a centre to form an overlapping and robust base where the various strands of our work are placed in conversation. We invite our supporters to join us by nominating a Supporters Circle that reflects what is important to you and annually pledging an amount.

  1. What does it take to produce outstanding contemporary art programmes? If it’s important to you to encounter exhibitions of national impact and international quality, where artists test new ground, existing works are revisited, and where lively discourse emerges, then this is the circle for you. Your support goes towards the presentation of the wide range of artwork included in our exhibition programme as well as the design that supports it. It contributes to the commissioning of new artwork, writing, and our ability to give you the leading programme you expect from Artspace Aotearoa.

  2. What does it take to amplify content presented in an exhibition and the broader work we do as a significant contemporary arts organisation? If it is important to you to increase the positive impact that contemporary art can have on our lives and that a range of audiences have access to the forum of contemporary art, then this circle is for you. Your support goes towards our diverse events programme, mentoring activities, targeted engagement with a wide variety of learners, and our ability to continue to double down on our reach since 1987.

  3. What does it take to nourish an arts community? If it is important to you that Aotearoa plays a leading role in contemporary art on an international stage and that communities here have access to leading practitioners from around the world, then this circle is for you. Your support goes toward bringing to our shores leading artists to contribute to our programme, along with a wide range of significant actors from contemporary art to engage with our context, developing partnerships with international institutions, and continuing our ability to act as a bridge between Aotearoa and the international conversation.

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?

Once you have decided which Supporters Circle resonates with you, you opt in at your preferred support level annually by filling out this form.pdf or contacting us directly bridget@artspace.org.nz

Suggested levels of support
200 NZD + per year
1000 NZD + per year
3000 NZD + per year
5000 NZD + per year

Payment by installments are welcome, just let us know!
Have another way you think you can support us? Just let us know!

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

To acknowledge your contribution to the health of contemporary art in Aotearoa we offer intimate access to unique behind the scenes experiences and deepened engagement with the work we do, including:

    • An annual newsletter summarising advancements made in the area of your Supporters Circle
    • Private exhibition tours of each of our 4 cornerstone exhibitions with the Kaitohu Director, curator, and/or artists (+bring a friend!)
    • An exclusive preview of our annual programme (+bring a friend!)
    • An intimate visit to the gallery during install to see work in progress
    • Studio visits and learning opportunities with local artists
    • Opportunity to access private Kaitohu Director tours for your clients and employees
    • Opportunity to join private tours through off-site Artspace Aotearoa programmes
    • Optional mention by name on our website and possible mention by name in published materials
    • A certificate of donation
      • Further opportunities to contribute and engage

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  1. Your contribution supports Artspace Aotearoa across both programmatic and operational areas of the organisation and allows us to deepen the what and how of our work.

  2. All donations of $5 or more are tax-deductible. Artspace Aotearoa is a registered charity, our Charities Commission number is CC20321. For more information on claiming tax credits please contact bridget@artspace.org.nz

  3. Artspace Aotearoa receives 70% of its annual budget from significant cultural agencies. Your support contributes to the remaining 30% of our annual budget. As well as partnering with our core funders we welcome the opportunity to develop ongoing support from our community.

OUR SUPPORTERS

Ngā mihi nui to all of our valued supporters, thank you for being part of our community!

  1. Creative New Zealand Toi o Aotearoa
    Auckland Council
    Foundation North

  2. Chartwell Trust
    Goethe-Insitut New Zealand
    Toi Aotearoa
    Ministry of Culture and Heritage

  3. Art + Object
    Ben Ashley
    Chartwell Trust
    Penny Dever
    Gow Langsford Gallery
    The Hynds Foundation
    Melanie Roger Gallery
    Judy Millar
    Vivienne Stone
    Jenny Smith
    Linda Tyler
    Ellie Wernham

  4. Sandy Callister
    Harry Cundy & Leonie Hayden
    Kate Gillespie
    John & Jo Gow
    Sarah Hopkinson
    The Hynds Foundation

  5. Baker Douglas
    Peter Bossely & Miriam van Wezel
    Nim Flora Chan
    Katharina Grosse
    Stephanie & Sjoerd Post
    Charlotte & Christopher Swasbrook
    Lenore West

  6. Abstract Hotel
    Atelier K Rd