Achievements
Over the course of its 15 year existence, the Foundation has generated a substantial level of support for the Gallery.
The Trust Fund has grown steadily and is now accumulating regular income thanks to generous donations by patrons and supporters, and the transfer of surpluses generated by fundraising events.
Donations to the gallery collection and infrastructure funded by The Gallery Foundation
Grafton Regional Gallery building expansion - co-contribution
$100,000
Our commitment to this seeing this once-in-generation project completed, included a community co-contribution.
In June 2021, following many fundraising events, we presented the Gallery Director with a cheque, fulfilling pledge to co-fund the new Gallery extension.
Grafton Regional Gallery building expansion - grant submission
$45,000
The Gallery Foundation, supported by the Yulgilbar Foundation, funded the preparation of a grant submission for a significant Gallery expansion. This resulted in a NSW Government Regional Cultural Fund project grant worth $7.6 million, awarded to Clarence Valley Council in 2018.
Prentice House Gallery Upgrade
$34,200
The Gallery Foundation made a supporting contribution to a NSW Infrastructure grant to upgrade the cool room and air conditioning for Prentice House in 2017.
Looking For You (1873) | Breimba
$15,000
A donation by The Gallery Foundation towards the Lindt Research Project in 2016.
Gallery courtyard furniture
$2,500
Purchased by The Gallery Foundation in 2016.
The Settler’s Hut (1894) | Albert Henry Fullwood
Oil on timber panel | 26.5 x 43cm
$21,116 (Foundation contributed $10,000)
Purchased for the collection with the support of The Gallery Foundation in 2015.
Storeroom Cupboards | Willis Joinery
$4,616.70
Purchased by The Gallery Foundation in 2014.
Fishalicious (2013) | Eoin MCSWAN
Various metals | 62 x 132 x 12cm
$1,450
Gifted to the collection by The Gallery Foundation in 2013.
Grafton Chair (2012) | Keith Cameron
Enamel paint and various metals | 343 x 130 x 99cm
$5,500
Gifted by The Gallery Foundation in 2012.
Commissioned to celebrate the success of the Foundation and reaching $200,000 for The Gallery Foundation Trust.
Bulbous Headed Bundjalung Club (c1850s) | Unknown Artist
Carved hardwood | 58 x 12 x 8cm
$5,490
Gifted to the collection by The Gallery Foundation in 2010.
Spare Parts in Sphere (2010) | Cass Samms
Cast aluminium | 99 x 86cm diameter
$10,000
Gifted by The Gallery Foundation in 2010.
Commissioned to celebrate its first 5 years of successful operation and reaching $100,000 for The Gallery Foundation Trust.