What we do

  • Supporting special exhibition openings each year by providing refreshments, gourmet catering and entertainment
  • Assisting with printing costs for a newsletter and invitations to Friends’ sponsored openings
  • Donating prizes for special exhibitions and school holiday programmes
  • Fundraising in addition to funds obtained from subscriptions
  • Accepting donations as a Registered Charity (Cc42952)
  • Purchasing artwork for the permanent collection
  • Sponsoring the conservation and restoration of art work
  • Supporting gallery outreach with outdoor art reproductions and their stories
  • Advocating for TDC art gallery planning and House Gallery restoration

With the unexpected demands of restoring the Heritage House Gallery, the Friends have stepped up their support role for gallery activites and administering community funding. Learn more here.

This has involved extensive Council planning to which the Friends have become strong advocates to both the restoration and future options for the gallery. Learn more here