Welcome to Newcastle Art Gallery Foundation

The Newcastle Art Gallery Foundation is an independent, volunteer-led, registered not-for-profit charity and a principal philanthropic partner of Newcastle Art Gallery.

Since 1977, the Foundation’s support has helped shape the Gallery’s collection and future, contributing 340 works of art valued at more than $18 million. Most recently, the Foundation is proud announce it has become the Major Global Exhibition Supporter for the inaugural Australian presentation of New Spring by artist duo A.A. Murakami.

The Donor Circles

We are pleased to introduce a new initiative designed for those who wish to play a more significant role in its future.

The Donor Circles have been created to bring together a community of committed supporters who share a belief in the power of art to inspire, challenge and connect us. Through annual giving, members of the Donor Circle will directly support the growth of the collection and the delivery of an ambitious exhibition program, helping ensure our Gallery continues to thrive as a place of creativity, access and excellence.

As a member of the Donor Circles, you will enjoy a closer connection to the life of the Gallery through special events, behind-the-scenes experiences and opportunities to engage with artists, curators and fellow patrons who are passionate about the arts and the future of our institution.

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IMAGE: Installation view, Iconic Loved Unexpected, Newcastle Art Gallery, Australia, 2026 © the artists and their estates. Photo: Edwina Richards

The Foundation is proud to announce that it will be the Major Global Exhibition Supporter for the inaugural Australian presentation by artist duo A.A.Murakami. An iconic site-specific installation, New Spring will open on 25th of September as part of the launch of New Annual cultural festival.

This is a significant moment for our Gallery and our community. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we are now able to present internationally recognised contemporary artists whose work inspires, challenges and connects audiences in powerful new ways. It is through the vision and commitment of our donor community that ambitious projects like this become possible.

Image Credit: A.A.Murakami, New Spring 2017. Image Courtesy of the artists COS @ the artists. Photo: Juriaan Booij.

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