Bequests
Thank you for considering making a commitment to the future of Newcastle Art Gallery by including a gift in your Will. For nearly 50 years, Newcastle Art Gallery Foundation has supported the Newcastle Art Gallery by facilitating bequests and funding acquisitions. The Foundation invites you to leave a gift in your will, a bequest, that will help sustain art for generations to come.
“As a bequestor, you’ll become part of Newcastle Art Gallery’s legacy of visionary supporters. Your gift, no matter its size, ensures our community and visitors continue to experience the joy, inspiration, and storytelling power of art”
Planning your legacy
Whether made during your lifetime or through a Bequest, gifts play a vital role in shaping the future of the Newcastle Art Gallery. Your legacy, by including Newcastle Art Gallery Foundation in your estate plans, will help preserve, grow, and enrich the Gallery’s collection, leaving an enduring impact.
The Gallery was a place of peace and belonging for Val. With a dedication to community health and wellbeing, the gift to Newcastle Art Gallery Foundation ensures Val and John’s wishes to nourish the creative soul of the city they loved continues.
Megan McManus and Yvonne Smith on behalf of Valerie and John Ryan’s families.
The Valerie and John Ryan Bequest is recognised as a Founding donation for the expansion of Newcastle Art Gallery.
Just like art, Bequests come in many shapes and sizes
How to include a Bequest in your Will
An unrestricted bequest is always the most helpful; however, if you are considering restricting your legacy to a particular area or are considering leaving a specific artwork, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss your plans before you commit them to a Will to ensure we can meet your wishes.
We suggest the following wording for an unrestricted bequest:
When making or updating your Will, we strongly recommend that you consult a solicitor to ensure it is legally valid and reflects your intentions.
The use of your gift
Newcastle Art Gallery Foundation’s mission is to raise, pay or apply funds solely for the purpose of promoting, advancing and developing the Gallery in all its forms.
The power of gratitude
The Foundation is honoured you are considering leaving a gift in your Will. We understand the personal nature of bequests. While we appreciate that circumstances may change, it is helpful if we are aware of your intention to include a bequest.
Leaving an inheritance to your family doesn’t need to exclude leaving a percentage of your estate, however small, to help create a cultural legacy.It actually sets a wonderful example and precedent for children to follow.
Mark Wakely, Donor and Bequestor.
Donating works of Art through the Foundation
A donation of works of art, either as a gift during your lifetime or as part of a bequest, is a generous way of sharing your love of the arts with our community. If you are considering a gift or bequest of art, please read the
Newcastle Art Gallery Acquisitions and Deaccessioning Policy.
The Foundation will help facilitate a conversation with the Gallery to ensure the work of art aligns with the Gallery’s Acquisition Policy.
Make a gift in memory
Memory can live on through an ‘in memoriam’ gift or bequest. It is a meaningful tribute that creates a legacy, reflecting the values and passions of the remembered person. The gift that this significant person inspires promises to be an ongoing gift to many. The Foundation would be honoured to help facilitate a gift or dedication in memoriam.
We welcome any enquiries about including the Foundation in your plans. Please contact our Philanthropy Officer via contact@nagfoundation.org.au to arrange a confidential conversation.
