Leave a gift in your will
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A bequest to the Art Gallery is a generous way for you to make a lasting contribution for the benefit of future generations.
Please consider making a commitment to the future of the Art Gallery of New South Wales by including a gift in your will.
Bequests to the Art Gallery strengthen our collections, expand our programs and will be a lasting tribute to the generosity and vision of our loyal supporters.
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 work of art for our collection, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss your plans before you commit them to a will to ensure we can meet your wishes.
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Directing your bequest
Your bequest can be directed to:
the Art Gallery generally – by a gift to the Art Gallery of NSW Trust ABN 24 934 492 575
acquisitions of major works of art – by a gift to the Art Gallery of NSW Foundation to its Artworks Acquisition Fund ABN 40 841 451 911. This is a capital fund where the income only is used to acquire major art works. More information
specific curatorial areas – for example, to fund an acquisition for one of the specific collections such as Australian art, Asian art, Aboriginal art, international contemporary art – by a gift to the Art Gallery of NSW Trust ABN 24 934 492 575
specific resource departments – for example, to the Conservation Department, Learning Participation Department or the research library and archive – by a gift to the Art Gallery of NSW Trust ABN 24 934 492 575
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Suggested wording for your bequests
Suggested wording for a simple gift in a will to the Art Gallery itself: I give devise and bequeath [% of my estate/$x /the rest and residue of my estate] to the Art Gallery of New South Wales Trust ('the Gallery’) for the use and benefit of the Gallery at its absolute discretion and I direct that a receipt from the Secretary of the Gallery shall be sufficient discharge for such gift.
Suggested wording for a simple gift in a will to the Foundation for acquisitions of major works of art: I give devise and bequeath [% of my estate/$x /the rest and residue of my estate] to the fund known as the Artworks Acquisition Fund within the Art Gallery of New South Wales Foundation ('the Foundation’) for the use and benefit of the Foundation at its absolute discretion and I direct that a receipt from the Secretary of the Foundation shall be sufficient discharge for such gift.
Wording for a gift in a will to a specific area of support should be discussed with the Art Gallery.
When making or updating your will, we strongly recommend that you consult a solicitor to ensure it is legally valid and reflects your intentions.
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How we thank you
Bequests are managed by the Foundation office and once you notify us of your pledged bequest you will be invited to join the Art Gallery’s Bequest Club and attend its annual functions.
If your pledged bequest is $100,000 or more, following official notification you will be invited to become an honorary patron of the Foundation with the following privileges.
Foundation patrons are eligible:
to have your name listed on the Foundation honour board
to receive invitations to official openings and private viewings of major exhibitions, with a talk by the exhibition curator, the Art Gallery’s director or another leading art expert
to receive the Foundation’s printed and e-newsletters
