A Foundation for the Future
The Govett-Brewster Foundation supports the future of the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading and most courageous contemporary art museum. The Foundation is the avenue for donations, gifts and bequests to provide for the development of the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery Collection and the realisation of major projects.
Since opening in 1970, the Govett-Brewster has been a pathfinder, dedicated to generating artist projects, exhibitions, residencies, publications, events and discussion to stimulate encounter, challenge thinking and enrich the imagination. The Gallery’s focus on contemporary art from New Zealand, the Pacific and Asia is activated within a wider engagement with international art and culture. The Govett-Brewster is also home to the Collection and Archive of pioneer filmmaker and kinetic artist Len Lye (1901–1980), one of New Zealand’s most ingenious and influential modern artists.
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Inspired by Monica
The life and spirit of the Gallery was determined by the vision of founding patron Monica Brewster (nee Govett). Monica Brewster envisaged a contemporary art museum of international standing that would offer a window to the world in the small coastal community of New Plymouth. She realised her dream through a generous gift in 1962 and a subsequent bequest to the city that established the Gallery, its policy and its Collection.
Supporting Contemporary Art
To ensure that the Govett-Brewster sustains and enhances its position at the forefront of contemporary art and ideas, the Govett-Brewster Foundation invites you to make a difference through financial support. The Foundation’s six-tiered annual membership programme is designed for individuals and corporates with suggested donation levels, while personalised levels of giving are also welcome. The names of the levels are inspired by works in the Collection.
| Membership Levels (Annual) |
Individual |
Corporate |
| Horizons |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
| Towers |
$2,000 |
$4,000 |
| Star |
$5,000 |
$10,000 |
| Sentinel |
$15,000 |
$30,000 |
| Pathfinder |
$25,000 |
$50,000 |
|
Visionary Supporter |
$25,000 + |
$50,000 + |
A Lasting Legacy
We welcome you to consider leaving a lasting legacy by including the Govett-Brewster Foundation in your will, thus allowing the Gallery and its Collection to strengthen and engage future generations in contemporary art and ideas.
To discuss opportunities on becoming a Foundation member and for further information, please contact Director, Rhana Devenport or Foundation Officer, Bronwyn van’t Hof.
tel +64 6 759 0850
fax +64 6 758 0390
foundation@govettbrewster.com
You can also download the membership form (PDF 250KB), scan and email back or print, then either post or fax the form to the Gallery.
The Govett-Brewster Foundation is a registered charity (CC2157) under the Charities Act 2005, therefore your donation may be tax deductible under New Zealand tax legislation.
For further information please refer to www.ird.govt.nz (Inland Revenue IR 255).
Recognising Your Support
In recognition of your support you will:
- be invited to have your name listed on the Foundation Honour Board
- be invited to Foundation international art and architecture tours
- be invited to Foundation special events
- be invited to all Govett-Brewster exhibition openings
- be offered first option on Govett-Brewster Editions
- receive all Govett-Brewster publications
- receive the Govett-Brewster’s quarterly programme
- receive 10% discount on purchases from the Art and Design Shop and Cafe Govett-Brewster
For Star membership level and above, you will also:
- be offered the opportunity to host an event in the Gallery
- be invited to have your name acknowledged in Govett-Brewster publications
Govett-Brewster Foundation Patrons
- John Matthews
- Aunty Marj Rau-Kupa
- Lady Mayoress Rosemary Tennent
- Lady (Margaret) Trotter
Govett-Brewster Foundation Trustees
- Terry Boon
- Gregory Burke
- John Eagles (Chair)
- Rob Gardiner
- John Maynard
- Julie Nevett
- John Reynolds
- Jenny Todd
- Bridget Sullivan
- Rhana Devenport
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