Help the Forrester Gallery Reach New Heights

In 1965 John Megget Forrester died aged 99. His generous bequest allowed the establishment of the Forrester Gallery. 60 years from his death we are expanding on his vision and extending the Gallery building. You can sponsor one or more of the 2,122 Oamaru stone blocks covering the new building and become a permanent part of the Gallery’s story. Donate $99 to the Friends of the Forrester Gallery for each block you wish to sponsor.

As a sponsor you will receive a certificate recognising which block or blocks you have sponsored. Your name will also be listed on a board acknowledging sponsors in the building.

To secure your block please email friendsoftheforrester@gmail.com with your choice of block and the name you wish to appear on the certificate and acknowledgement board. The Friends will provide you with the bank account details for payment.

To learn more about the project click here Gallery Extension Project  and for another sponsorship opportunity click here Sponsor a stair | Culture Waitaki

See below for the blocks available and sponsorship conditions. Blocks highlighted in blue have already been sponsored. 

Sponsorships made so far: 63 blocks, $6,237

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Above: Eastern wall

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Above: Northern wall

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Above: Western wall

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Above: Southern wall

Conditions

  • Donors can opt to sponsor a particular numbered block or be assigned one of the blocks available. Blocks will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
  • The website will be updated regularly on weekdays to show which blocks are available.
  • The graphics of block positions are indicative only. Every effort has been made to depict block positions accurately. 
  • Block donors will be acknowledged with a certificate and on a sponsor board in the building.
  • The block sponsorship programme is a donation to the Friends of the Forrester Gallery and does not constitute any legal ownership or property entitlement.
  • Funds raised by the Friends will be used for the purposes of extending the Forrester Gallery including construction, fit out and otherwise supporting the operations of the Forrester Gallery.
  • You will be provided with a donation receipt for tax purposes. The Friends are a registered charity and donations are eligible for $33 tax credit for every block sponsored.
  • Blocks on West wall may have site specific artwork by Ross Hemera applied to them.
  • A character limit may apply to names on the sponsor board.
  • The Friends reserve the right to refuse a name for the sponsor board if it is deemed to be offensive. 

 

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