THE ARCHES PROJECT
The Arches Project which is based in Digbeth, Birmingham and is in its infancy, operates a gallery providing a platform for innovative artists in all disciplines. "Our gallery space will be given to a group of artists so that they are free to engage with the space without the pressure of commercial gain, which can sometimes restrict the work of the artist. The exhibitions will range from solo shows to a group of live art performances and screens. The ethos of the project is dedicated to supporting artists in realising their visions and their dreams, so we are seeking sponsorship from your company. There are a number of sponsorship opportunities, which will be focused on one of the several exhibition events. Continued support from individuals and companies is crucial to the continued growth of the studio. To keep moving forward and be able to commission its own exhibitions, the studio urgently needs sponsorship. Supporting the mission will be of benefit to those companies wishing to advance. We believe that by bringing the community together to celebrate diversity through the arts there will be better understanding between groups of people living in the community. Please contact us for further details". Contact: Evette Edmeade. Address: Adderley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B9 4EE. Tel.: 0121 772 0852. E-mail: enquiries@thearchesproject.org
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Benefits
• Invitation to private viewing events.
• Supporting a project with artists' initiative that will provide spaces for UK and international artists to exhibit their work.
• Advertising on all printed literature, social media platforms and promotional material.
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CULTURE COMPASS (formerly OPEN magazine)
Culture Compass (formerly Open magazine) offers a cutting edge combination of the high arts and popular culture. The ethos of the mag. is to present the arts as stylish, relevant, accessible and exciting. Its readership is bright, savvy and curious: interested in discovering new experiences; widening their knowledge. They may already be involved with the arts either as practitioners or enthusiasts. But, equally, the magazine appeals to those who may know nothing about art, or theatre or modern dance but simply be curious. The magazine is never preachy or judgemental: it's fun, glossy and looks at the emerging zeitgeist with humour and irreverence. It looks at the classics with fresh eyes and champions emerging talent. Features are written by journalists and experts in their field ... often by arts practitioners themselves. Editor-in-Chief Loma-Ann Bonner is a former staff journalist on various nationals and has recently been elected as a Fellow of the RSA for her work on the publication. Details of sponsorship opportunities are available on request. Contact: Loma-Ann Bonner, Editor-in-Chief. Address: London-based. Tel.: 07946 476183. E-mail: editor@culturecompass.co.uk
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GO FIGURATIVE
This is an opportunity to sponsor Real, a series of exhibitions by the UK's only dedicated figurative art online community and gallery, Go Figurative (www.gofigurative.com). The first exhibition took place at the independent fine art school, Heatherley's in Chelsea, London. The work on display, including paintings, sculpture, litho prints and photography, is of a technically high standard and based on recognisable subjects. All work is for sale. Go Figurative welcomes the chance to discuss support for a long term agreement covering multiple events. Go Figurative would suit a sponsor looking for an association with quality, aesthetic beauty, substance and evidence of skill. Contacts: Sally Perry (tel. +44 (0)20 8905 5872) or Peter Clements, Director (tel. +44 (0)7525 458180). Address: 68 Scotts Sufferance Wharf, 5 Mill Street, London SE1 2DF. E-mails: sallyperry@gofigurative.com and peterclements@gofigurative.com
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THE GUILD OF EROTIC ARTISTS
Beaumont Hall Studios are the home of The Guild of Erotic Artists. The Studios are billed as the only interactive erotic art studio in the U.K. Housed in a completely renovated 15th century barn in the rural Hertfordshire countryside, the promotion of both new and established artists is facilitated through the art gallery at Beaumont Hall Studios. The Guild is a non-profit organisation, supported by annual fees from its members. The artists who support its efforts dedicate themselves both financially and as volunteers enabling the Guild to present an impressive number of activities on a limited budget. The work represented ranges from unknown artists to classic images by Paul John Ballard, Ray Leaning, Ken Clarke and others. The Guild's success has exceeded expectations in providing a place to expand the commercial value and exposure of erotic art. It hosts social events throughout the year to raise funds and to provide a sense of community for supporters of erotic art. An example is the monthly Erotic Event Days, which promote and exhibit erotic art in a very popular party setting and encourage members of the public to join in and try their hand at artwork themselves. This raises funds to support the Guild's activities at the same time. The Studios provide artists with a social environment in which to network, exhibit and store their work in secure premises and, most importantly, the opportunity to buy and sell works. Parties, auctions, stage sets - all are part of the planned events. The Guild also promotes itself at such exhibitions as Erotica, Erotique, Skin Two, as well as at private exhibitions around the country. Continued support from individuals and companies is crucial to the Guild's survival and continued growth. Visible community support will greatly aid its members in attracting corporate support. Every pound contributed and new membership will ensure the future protection of the right to exhibit and view whatever art one chooses. To keep moving forward and to be able to commission its own exhibitions, some of which will tour nationally and internationally, the Studio urgently needs sponsorship. Supporting its mission will be of benefit to those companies wishing to look to the future. Contact: Colin Ballard, Managing Director. Address: Beaumont Hall Studios, Beaumont Hall Lane, St Albans, Herts. AL3 6EN. Tel.: 01582 791661. Fax: 01582 793332. E-mail: secretary@theguildoferoticartists.com
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A Permanent Gallery of Erotic Art
One of the Guild's goals was to establish a permanent Erotic Art exhibition that will display a stimulating range of work in a setting suitable to the importance it deserves. This goal has been realised in Beaumont Hall Studios at St Albans. The achievement of this goal required the support of all who have an interest in erotic art, whether for personal satisfaction or to promote tolerance and freedom of expression. With continued support the Guild will promote a deeper, healthier and more tolerant appreciation of human sexuality by opening an exhibition of erotic art that will never close: Beaumont Hall Studios. Ongoing |
IDEAS TAP
IdeasTap is a UK national arts charity with 170,000 young, creative members and forty-six high profile arts organisations as partners. These include BAFTA, BFI, Royal Shakespeare Company, Underbelly, Magnum Photos, National Youth Theatre and Sky. "For the very first time, IdeasTap is opening its doors to the corporate world to help further our charitable work. We are offering a range of bespoke packages, which include prime time TV and digital broadcasting opportunities through our partnership with Sky and sponsorship of some of our exclusive funds, such as our Edinburgh Festival fund and Magnum Photographic Award. You will also gain access to our 170,000 member base and the ability to network with our high profile partner organisations. So if you're looking to increase brand awareness in the UK arts scene, and better engage with young people and future audiences, we can help". Contact: Adam Risbridger, Business Development Officer. Address: Woolyard, 54 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3UD. Tel.: 0207 232 5445. E-mail: adam@ideastap.com.
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LEE HADWIN (WORLD'S SLEEP ARTIST)
36 year-old Lee Hadwin from north Wales has been described by the Edinburgh Sleep Clinic as unique. With no training, no talent and no inclination in waking life to be an artist, Lee draws and sketches portraits, figures and landscapes in his sleep. Sleep-drawing since the age of four, it wasn't until he was sixteen and staying over at a friend's house that his nocturnal talents as an artist began to emerge. He recalls: "The next morning my friend's mother found drawings all over the walls in the kitchen, but we had been drinking that night so we put it down to that". In his late 'teens and early 'twenties, whilst still living at home, Lee began to draw or scribble on walls, tables, clothes, discarded newspapers - with pens, crayons and coal - anything he could get his hands on. Now, he is prepared and has his sketch books and materials scattered around his flat, which he shares with his partner Clint. Even he admits, at the start, his work wasn't much to look at; but as the years have passed, the drawings have become more detailed, more profound. Today, with interest from galleries around the world, Lee has discovered a global demand for his work. "People ask me all the time", he says, "what it is like; but I can't really answer that because I don't feel it's my work as I don't recall doing it in the first place. You should see my reports from school: I was appalling at art and couldn't draw at all". Lee has had a regular supply of offers from TV, radio and magazines as well as some bizzare ideas from different companies around the world. He is now looking for a major sponsor who can help to exploit his talents to the full, for mutual benefit. "We have many ideas to share". Contact: Lee Hadwin. Address: Flat 2, 56 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW7 3DY. Tel.: 07828 090104. E-mail: leehadwin@hotmail.com
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MICHAEL CONNELL: MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
Michael tries to make his art as original as possible - and views the work as an extension of himself. "Welcome to Povera - recycling waste materials into art form. My work involves the use of many materials ranging from broken glass, wood and sash cord, basically anything that I can recycle. I have been working in construction for over thirty years where I collect materials left over from various trades. One of my favourite sources for obtaining materials are the skips on site. I can be spotted most days on the underground stations with salvage materials for my next project".
Michael welcomes any ideas to tailor a sponsorship package that best suits you. Contact: Carl Simpson. Tel.: 07950790608. E-mail: carlsimpson@michaelsart.co.uk
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ROYAL SOCIETY OF PAINTER-PRINTMAKERS (BANKSIDE GALLERY)
Bankside Gallery is the home of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE). The elected members of RE are considered printmakers of the highest standard. The gallery runs changing exhibitions of original prints of diverse techniques and printmakers, focusing on the Fellows of the society. The society's activities include education events which achieve healthy visitor numbers and sales. Prints have an appeal to a broad cross-section of the art buying public. Contact: Angela Parker, Director. Address: 48 Hopton Street, London SE1 9JH. Tel.: 0207 928 7521. E-mail: info@banksidegallery.com
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THE SHEFFIELD COLLEGE
Work has commenced on a £15.6 million Sheffield College upgrade. The investment will lead to new facilities and courses linked to areas of growth for the regional economy. £10 million of this project is being used to redevelop the college's Hillsborough campus into a specialist centre for Theatre, Dance & Performing Arts, Creative & Digital Media and Art & Design. It is due to be opened in September 2015 and will be known as the Centre for the Creative Industries. "Through sponsorship opportunities, we are looking to raise additional funds to equip our new performing arts and creative media spaces with equipment and systems of industry and professional standards - this will ensure our learners have the best possible chance of filling ever-growing employer skills gaps. For example, in addition to enhancing the learning environment for students undertaking our established range of performing arts courses, this equipment would enable us to widen our curriculum to offer courses which focus on 'back stage' and associated technical roles. Since Sheffield has the largest theatre complex in the country outside of London, this would help us to fill a growing, regional and national skills gap. We are training the next generation of talent in sectors identified for growth and working with employers to offer great careers opportunities to our students". Contact: James Smythe, Deputy Principal. Address: The Sheffield College, Livesey Street, Sheffield S6 2RT. Tel.: 0114 2602600. E-mail: james.smythe@sheffcol.ac.uk.
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Key facts
• The upgrade includes launching new courses linked to areas of growth for the regional economy, building on more input from employers. The curriculum is already changing to reflect this.
• The performing arts curriculum is being developed further with Sheffield Theatres to include new courses in technical theatre. The media curriculum now offers new apprenticeships in media production, journalism and social media.
• There are plans for enhancing the music curriculum with input from a major music promoter, the launch of a record label and digitally streamed output.
• Hillsborough College works with employers such as Sheffield City Council delivering apprenticeships and diplomas.
• Hillsborough College currently offers academic and vocational courses up to degree level to around 7,770 young people and adults a year.
• Qualifications offered include apprenticeships, diplomas, and higher education degrees enabling students to gain a job and advance their career prospects.
Equipment needed to be able to offer the best facilities includes
• Theatre sound and lighting
• Musical instruments and technology
• TV and Radio technology
• Games development technology
• Computing hardware & Software
Facilities that require investment include
• Performance Theatre
• Drama Studios
• Dance Studios
• Music Labs & Practice rooms
• Recording studio
• Radio, TV & Film Studios
• Edit suites
• Photography studios & dry processing
• Games development and IT suites
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SOUNDCASTLE
Vibrant, award-winning music collective Soundcastle is a not-for-profit social enterprise which seeks to promote a love of music, art and local heritage throughout Bloomsbury. • Mission Statement: Soundcastle is a pioneering arts collective which creates original music through a diverse range of collaborations. "Our artistic ethos is to engage first and foremost with the people and the place with which we are working. Our mission is to explore exciting and inspiring approaches to music making; promote music as an individual and collective voice; make links within and between communities". • Professional Testimonial: 'Soundcastle are an exciting, high quality, innovative ensemble established by musicians on the Guildhall Masters Leadership Programme. The ensemble consists of four excellent portfolio musicians who have much to offer society at large as performers, creative collaborators, leaders and teachers. The collective artistic and educational experience of these individuals will make Soundcastle more than the sum of its parts and bring new and extraordinary experiences to a wide range of people in a variety of contexts', Sean Gregory, Director of Creative Learning, Barbican/Guildhall. Let's celebrate local heritage through music, song and dance". Contact: Rachael Perrin. Address: 18 Sundorne Road, Greenwich SE7 7PP. Tel.: 447525059570. E-mail: rachael@soundcastle.co.uk.
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ABBOT HALL ART GALLERY
Important collections and changing series of exhibitions - on the edge of the Lake District. Address: Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 5AL. Tel.: 01539-722464. Fax: 01539-722494. Contact Sandy Kitching (Publicity). E-mail: sk@abbothall.org.uk
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THE ART HOUSE
The Art House is dedicated to creating equality of opportunity for disabled people within the visual arts. It is as an inclusive organisation, working with both disabled and non-disabled artists. The range of sponsorship opportunities available includes ongoing support for specific projects and exhibitions. The Art House Workspace is situated in Wakefield, with accessible and supported studios, accommodation and workspace for visiting artists, printmaking studio, Foyer Gallery, offices and meeting rooms. Contact: Liz Whitehouse, Director. Address: The Art House, Drury Lane, Wakefield WF1 2TE. Tel: 01924 377740. E-mail: info@the-arthouse.org.uk.
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BHVU GALLERY
BHVU Gallery is a London-based, artist-run gallery providing a platform for innovative artistic practice in all disciplines. The gallery space is given to the artist or group of artists so that they are free to engage with the space without the usual pressure of commercial gain that restricts the freedom of the artist's work.
The exhibitions range from group and solo shows to live art performances and screenings. The gallery has an ethos dedicated to supporting artists in realising their visions and is currently seeking sponsorship from interested parties. There are a number of sponsorship opportunities that can be focused on one or several exhibition events. All sponsorship will receive the following benefits • on-line and on-site listing as well as logos attached to promotional material, flyers and posters of the event sponsored • listing and logo on invitation mailouts that are currently 300+ per event • invitations to the Private View events • knowledge that they are supporting a grass roots artist initiative that in turn provides a space for UK and international artists to exhibit their work. Contact: Charlotte Lindsay, Exhibition Co-ordinator. Address: BHVU Gallery, Unit A, 2 Leswin Place, N16 7NJ. Tel.: 0207 241 0568. E-mail: info@bhvu.co.uk.
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THE BEN URI GALLERY & MUSEUM
The Ben Uri Gallery, the London Jewish museum of art, boasts an important collection of over 200 British and European artists reflecting close to 1,000 works of art across all mediums. The society aims to develop its wide range of cultural activities and to establish a permanent home for the collection. A number of sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact: David Glasser, Chairman. Address: 108a Boundary Road, St. Johns Wood, London NW8 0RH. E-mail: benuri@art.org
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THE BRITISH SCHOOL AT ROME
An exciting opportunity has arisen to create a new art gallery for the British School at Rome. Space for this has been released as a result of the major new expansion currently taking place in the form of a new Lecture Theatre and Library Extension, thanks to the generosity of, among others, the Lindbury Trust (Lord and Lady Sainsbury of Preston Candover) and the Packard Humanities Institute. The BSR is splendidly situated in the Villa Borghese Gardens alongside the National Gallery of Modern Art, which is itself building a new gallery, sensitively designed by Diener & Diener, that will face the School. The prestigious gallery programme has invited artists such as Rachel Whiteread, Mona Hatoum, Bridget Riley, Adam Chodsko and Richard Billingham. Group shows like London Calling or Sweetie have drawn attention to significant movements in British art, say the organisers, while the Viva Roma series of commissions has invited site-specific works inspired by aspects of the life of Rome by Ceith Wyn Evans, Mark Wallinger and Yinka Shonibare. The quality of these and other events obliges the School to improve its facilities to a standard necessary to show their works to the best advantage - sponsorship support is sought.. Contact: Cristiana Perrella, Gallery Curator. Address: Via Gramsci 61, Rome, Italy 00197. Tel. no.: +39 06 32649385. Fax: +39 06 3221201. E-mail: c.perrella@bsrome.it
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THE CAMPAIGN FOR DRAWING
For ten years, The Campaign for Drawing has shown that drawing encourages creativity, improves communication and changes perception. Drawing - its influence and products - surrounds us every day. The design of your chair, the cartoon in your daily newspaper, a child's image of home, all start with someone making marks, all start with drawing. The Campaign for Drawing aims to get everyone drawing because it is such a powerful tool for learning, invention, and social and cultural engagement. "We believe that drawing helps people to see. We pursue our aims through three main programmes: The Big Draw - our major annual celebration throughout October, involving over 1,500 large-scale participatory events in leading cultural venues across the UK and internationally, launched at a high-profile national event; The Big Draw Awards - prestigious annual awards presented to artists, teachers and cultural educators who use the power of drawing to support learning, connect communities and engage new audiences with their natural or built heritage; and Power Drawing - the professional development programme that underpins the Campaign's work, supporting teachers, educators and others through courses, publications and website resources. Contact: Anna Simson. Tel.: 020 8351 1719. E-mail: anna@campaignfordrawing.org.
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The campaign is looking to develop mutually beneficial partnerships for 2011, offering a range of benefits including:
• Association with a successful campaign demonstrating clear values of quality, innovation and collaboration.
• Positive international, national and regional media coverage.
• Acknowledgement on relevant print and digital literature.
• Quality partnerships with over 1,400 teachers and 12,000 cultural practitioners.
• Directly reaching 250,000 people across the UK, and indirectly a further three million.
• Forging positive relationships with local communities.
• Working with disadvantaged people to support their learning.
• Opportunities for staff involvement and volunteering.
• Bespoke on-site experiences for staff, their families, clients or customers.
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CANCER RESEARCH ART EXHIBITION EDINBURGH
This annual exhibition and sale of original work has, over the past forty-three years, provided a platform for hundreds of skilled artists, jewellers and craftspeople. The exhibition takes place in Edinburgh, over five days each November, and features over 1,300 original paintings, an ever-expanding range of jewellery to suit all tastes and a selection of beautiful handmade crafts. Each year, the aim remains the same: to raise many thousands of pounds to help fund the invaluable work of Cancer Research UK in the search for successful treatments for cancer that touches almost every family in the land. "The continued success of this exhibition would not be possible without the time and effort so freely given by the artists, volunteers and supporters. Each year an army of volunteers give their time to make it a smooth-running operation. Sponsorship is also vital to help cover the costs of running the exhibition and maximise the amount given to Cancer Research UK. In recent years we have been fortunate to have a major sponsor who has been willing to donate about £5,000 a year. We are now looking for new donors or sponsors and, in these difficult times, we would be happy with smaller amounts from several sources. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, no matter how small the donation, please contact us". Contact: Jane Brunton, Chairman of the Edinburgh Fund Raising Committee. E-mail: james.2@blueyonder.co.uk.
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Benefits associated with becoming a sponsor
• Sponsors listed in catalogue and website
• Sponsors' logos will feature in all publicity documents including catalogue, advertising in magazines and newspapers and on the website
• Invitation to a private showing not open to the general public
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CORNERHOUSE
Opened in 1985 and located in the heart of Manchester, Cornerhouse is an international centre for contemporary visual arts and film. The centre features three floors of contemporary art galleries, three cinema screens, a bar, a café and a bookshop. Cornerhouse boasts a reputation for excellence and innovation in its field, attracting a footfall of over 450,000 per annum. A number of sponsorship opportunities are available currently. Full details are available on request. Contact: John Dennis, Development Officer. Address: 70 Oxford Street, Manchester M1 5NH. Tel.: 0161 200 1520. Fax: 0161 200 1504. E-mail: john.dennis@cornerhouse.org
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THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART
One of the premier art historical institutes in the world - an integral part of the University of London. Address: Development Office, The Courtauld Institute of Art, Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 0RN. Tel.: 0207-848-2677. Fax: 0207-848-2416. E-mail: development@courtauld.ac.uk
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DEON WINTER ARTIST
Winter is a UK-based visual artist working in the medium of light and sculpture. She is looking for UK sponsorship for her first London solo exhibition, 'de transdental light', which will be advertised on the main Euston Road in London for a period of three weeks. Sponsorship will be included in all advertisements. She is an up and coming professional artist and is seeking sponsorship to help realise her full potential as a visual artist. "This is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with a truly groundbreaking event in a high profile location". Contact: Deon Winter. Address: U13 Studio/Gallery, Barton Hall, Barton Seagrave NN16. E-mail: winterdeon@aol.com
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DEVON ARTIST NETWORK LIMITED
Devon Artist Network runs a well-established annual Open Studios event for artists living and working in Devon. To accompany this a catalogue of entries is produced, with year-long relevance. In 2010, 30,000 of these were produced and distributed free through Tourist Information Centres, libraries and arts venues, as well as through the open studios/workshops themselves. "We are seeking sponsorship to enable us to continue to charge artists at an affordable rate for taking part in Open Studios and to cover administrative costs of what is a largely volunteer-run organisation. Devon Artist Network has an active and lively website which is updated with member events on a regular basis. It has just launched a "Friends of DAN" at an annual subscription of £10.00. It has a loyal following of people who attend Open Studios every year and even travel to Devon especially for the event. Potential sponsors would be sure of the goodwill of the public". Contact: Joanna Radford. Address: hannaford Old House, Poundsgate, Newton Abbot TQ13 7NX. Tel.: 01364 631287
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DULWICH PICTURE GALLERY
Dulwich Picture Gallery, the world's first purpose-built public art gallery, was established more than 200 years ago because its founders believed as many people as possible should see great paintings. "Today we believe the same. We house a world-class collection of Old Master paintings in Sir John Soane's unique building, allowing visitors to experience exceptional art in an intimate, welcoming setting. We remain relevant by uniting our history with our present using innovative exhibitions, scholarship and pioneering education to change lives. The Gallery is a registered charity which receives no regular government funding. We rely on generous donations from individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporations. For further information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact development@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk or call 020 8299 8728". Contact: Development. Address: Dulwich Picture Gallery, Gallery Road, London SE21 7AD. Tel.: 020-8299-8728. Fax: 020-8299-8700. E-mail: development@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk
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ELAINE ROBINSON
Elaine Robinson's art explores connection, ancestry, nature, time and space. Born in the north of England in Barrow-in-furness, she gained an art/music (Hons) degree from the University of Leeds. Elaine worked in business and social work before becoming a professional artist. She has developed an approach to art and expression which works instinctively in the 'moving moment'. Constantly exploring aspects of time in relation to the person, many of the paintings have a message on the back which is only written at the moment ownership is taken for the painting. The paintings are bespoke with no prints made. Each of the paintings forms part of a complete and emerging element of time. The series of works are called "have", "been", "done" and "before", and although painted at a very different moving moment of time the power of the words together suggests very clearly something which has passed. However, as individual words they are relevant to the work, its owner and artist. Installation and sculpture work has become an expression arena where Elaine is able to explore more fully aspects of nature, history and symbolism which have, over time, become less familiar to us as an accepted alternative reality state. "Turning 'ages" is both an installation and sculpture which is presently doing a national city library tour around the UK. Writing groups have been inspired by the work and information regarding the tour and a running blog can be seen in the menu bar. Presently working on two new installation works for the public arena, Elaine is now seeking permanent sponsors. Please contact Elaine regarding sponsorship approaches and also commission related work. Contact: Elaine. Address: Top Floor Flat, 15 Apsley Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2SH. Tel.: 07764894428. E-mail: elainerobinsonart@hotmail.co.uk
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FEDERATION OF BRITISH ARTISTS (FBA)
The Federation of British Artists is long-established and the umbrella organisation for nine of the country's leading art societies: Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours; Royal Society of British Artists; Royal Society of Marine Artists; Royal Society of Portrait Painters; Royal Institute of Oil Painters; New English Art Club; Pastel Society; Society of Wildlife Artists; and Hesketh Hubbard Art Society. Each of these hold annual exhibitions and events for members and non-members at the Mall Galleries, located on The Mall, London. The organisation is a registered charity and is constantly looking for new sponsorship or new prize givers to develop these exhibitions further. Contact: Annabel Elton. Address: Mall Galleries, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5BD. Tel.: 020-7930-6844. Fax: 020-7839-7830. E-mail: annabelelton@mallgalleries.com.
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Current opportunity
Support the FBA/Mall Galleries Education Department by:
• sponsoring its creative art programmes that are offered free of charge to diverse audiences
• helping it to raise money in order to create a Learning Centre at the Mall Galleries
• becoming community ambassadors for its learning initiatives. Contact: Elli Koumousi. Tel.: 0207 968 0965. E-mail: ellikoumousi@mallgalleries.com
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THE FRUITMARKET GALLERY
The Fruitmarket Gallery - world class contemporary art in the heart of Edinburgh. The Fruitmarket Gallery has a changing programme of inspirational and challenging exhibitions of Scottish and international art. The gallery is admission free and accessible, with a successful education and events programme, popular café and contemporary culture bookshop. Year-long opportunities are available for involvement with the gallery and its programme through Corporate Membership. The gallery also offers project specific sponsorships and opportunities to support artists through its commissioning and exhibitions programme, as well as community involvement opportunities through its innovative education and outreach programme. It has a track record of managing high profile sponsorships and, as a small and professional team, a flexible and light-footed approach. The Fruitmarket Gallery is a not-for profit organisation and a Scottish registered charity (Sc005576). Contact: Armida Taylor, Development Manager. Address: 45 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DF. Tel.: 0131 226 8185. Fax: 0131 220 3130. E-mail: development@fruitmarket.co.uk
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GALLERY OF MODERN ART, GLASGOW MUSEUMS
Contact: Lindsay Mitchell, Social Inclusion Project Coordinator. Address: St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, 2 Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0RH. Tel.: 0141 553 2557. Fax: 0141 552 4744. E-mail: lindsay.mitchell@cls.glasgow.gov.uk
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THE GREY FOX TROPHY
This is an opportunity for involvement in an original and creative Yorkshire-based project combining sport and art, which targets the active 50+ age group and cricket enthusiasts of all ages. Its values and messages are about passion, tradition and active lifestyles. With founder partners Yorkshire County Cricket Club and BBC Yorkshire, Runs On The Board and The Grey Fox Trophy potentially have a repeat audience in excess of 500,000. The partnership offers association with tangible staff, as well as corporate and public engagement opportunities, with the profile of a well regarded, well run project. It could be extended beyond its regional base to become a national and international project. The Grey Fox Trophy is a 30 overs cricket competition for Yorkshire's over 50s teams. The final of the competition is played at Headingley, the Test Match ground in Leeds. The Grey Fox Trophy is in its second year and the pilot in 2011 proved so successful that Yorkshire County Cricket Club and imove - the 2012 Olympic Games Cultural Programme for Yorkshire - decided that it should become an annual event. The Grey Fox Trophy cricket competition is accompanied by a sister project, Runs on the Board - an artists' celebration of over 50s cricketers. Contact: Graham Roberts, Project Director. Address: 11 Dovecote Lane, Horbury WF4 6BG. Tel.: 01924 374293. E-mail: graham@runsontheboard.co.uk.
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ILKESTON SCHOOL AND SPECIALIST ARTS COLLEGE
Ilkeston School and Specialist Arts College is an oversubscribed, highly successful secondary school in a socially deprived area. Part of the school - a Georgian grade 2 listed building - is being developed into a community multimedia art gallery. The school needs a further £100,000 to complete the project. So far a 'planning for real' survey has been completed and 95% of the local and wider community can see the benefit of the gallery. Lots of local businesses have pledged small donations - but the college is still in need of extra funding. When completed, the new facility will be able to host touring exhibitions from major galleries and will be open both to the public and to anyone at the school. It will be the only gallery of its type in the East Midland area. Sponsorship support is now being sought. Contact: Mrs K. Le Provost, Community Art Officer. Address: Ilkeston School, King George Avenue, Ilkeston DE7 5HS. Tel.: 0115 9303724. Fax: 0115 9441315. E-mail: kate.leprevost@ilkeston.derbyshire.sch.uk.
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ILLUMINATE PRODUCTIONS
Illuminate Productions boasts a reputation for producing dynamic, original, innovative exhibitions. They were founded in 2004 as a not-for-profit curatorial organisation to provide a platform for artists. Using natural phenomena as a central theme, covering a wide variety of artistic mediums, Illuminate Productions opens up London's lost buildings and areas of regeneration, enabling artists to work in unusual and challenging contexts. The artists involved are both emerging British artists and established international artists. The organisation creates an exciting art experience that opens the way for discussion and fresh debate about contemporary art. Each exhibition carries a flexible programme of benefits which can be tailored to match the sponsor's specific requirements. Contact: Tessa McArthur, Production Manager. Address: Floor 2, 26 Marshalsea Road, London SE1 1HF. Tel.: 0207 357 9003. E-mail: tessa@illuminateproductions.co.uk
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THE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS
The ICA programme incorporates all aspects of visual art - design, digital art, photography - as well as theatre, live music, education, networking events, club nights and talks, managing not only to uphold distinctive identities for each genre but also reflecting the multi-disciplinary sensibility which characterises the organisation. There are many opportunities for corporate partners to support the ICA through sponsorship, from one-off events and bespoke projects, through to partnership on major exhibitions. The ICA prides itself on working very closely with its partners, tailoring packages to meet their objectives and budget. Contact: Elizabeth Davies, Development Manager – Corporates & Individuals
Elizabeth.davies@ica.org.uk. Address: The Mall, London SW1Y 5AH. Tel.: +44 (0) 20 7766 1416. E-mail: Elizabeth.davies@ica.org.uk
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Sponsorship of the ICA provides opportunities for companies to:
• Align themselves with London's most cutting edge and diverse arts institution
• Access artists and the ICA's creative networks
• Access a diverse target market
• Support a renowned cultural institution thereby receiving substantial exposure and acknowledgement
• Market their brand with targeted publicity and press campaigns including national and international press
• Make use of the ICA building in unique ways
• Entertain clients and employees
• Evaluate projects
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INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL VISUAL ARTS (inIVA)
The Institute of International Visual Arts is Britain's only specialist national visual arts organisation which supports and promotes artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. It has a special interest in new technologies, commissioning site-specific artworks and international collaborations. The organisation welcomes the opportunity to work with like-minded organisations across its innovative programme of exhibitions, publications, research and educational ventures. Contact: Antonia Carver, Development Manager. Address: inIVA, 6-8 Standard Place, Rivington Street, London EC2A 3BE. Tel.: (+44)-020-7729-9616. Fax: (+44)-020-7729-9509. E-mail: acarver@iniva.org.
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KELVINGROVE ART GALLERY & MUSEUM, GLASGOW
The Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove boasts a position as the most visited museum in Britain outside London, attracting over a million visitors every year and rated by Glasgow people as their favourite building. It houses internationally important collections of art, particularly strong in works by 17th century Dutch, 19th century French and late 19th and early 20th century Scottish artists. It also houses nationally important collections of arms and armour, natural history, anthropology and archaeology. They would welcome contact from potential supporters to develop long-term relationships and identify appropriate elements for them to support. Contact: Alan Horn, Director. Address: Art Gallery & Museum Kelvingrove, Glasgow G3 8AG. Tel.: 0141 287 2604. Fax: 0141 287 2690. E-mail: alan.horn@cls.glasgow.gov.uk
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THE LONDON CULTURESEEKERS GROUP
The London Cultureseekers Group is a London-based history and culture social group. "We have over 8,300 members in and around London and are looking for sponsors who wish to reach them. You can either have an ad. on our website (see link below) or you can feature in our monthly online magazine which goes out to the membership - or we can promote you at one of the 70+ events that we organise every year. Members' interests are: museums, art galleries, theatre, history, London, travelling, reading and learning". Contact: Robert Coleman, Organiser. Address: 111 Greenslade Road, Barking IG11 9XF. Tel.: 07905 901 834. E-mail: robert@cultureseekers.org
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Membership demographics
60% Women, 40% Men
Average age of members: 45
90% based in London, 10% in surrounding counties
50% British, 50% overseas students or workers
60% single
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MARGATE HARBOUR ARM
This is an opportunity to sponsor a permanent seaside look-out point for the public in Margate, Kent. The sponsorship will reach a wide range of people: UK seaside holiday visitors, contemporary art gallery visitors and local people of all ages in Kent. Margate is a seaside town undergoing huge regeneration, including the Margate Harbour Arm project (www.margateharbourarm.co.uk) which has turned a derelict pier into a new attraction with high quality offerings. So far there is an art gallery, artists' studios, a cafe, an ice cream shop, a gift and jewellery shop and, hopefully very soon, a fish restaurant and two more retail units. Margate Harbour Arm is located directly next to the site where the David Chipperfield-designed Turner Contemporary Gallery is currently being built. The Turner Contemporary is expected to attract 120,000 visitors per year. The location has panoramic sea views, and the proposed project aims to connect the public with the marine environment. The aim is to create a look-out point at the end of the Harbour Arm which makes the most of the location and the experience of being surrounded by sea. Information panels will be created but they will not just be the usual photo-and-info. They will be high quality in terms of content, appearance and construction, to complement the Harbour Arm project and to sit comfortably alongside the regeneration and artistic environment being created in Margate. It is anticipated that a local artist/cartoonist will be involved to make them something special. Local naturalists and teachers will also be involved to focus on the important facts, in a way which is accessible to both adults and children. Given the location, the durability of the structures is going to be very important and options have been discussed with an engineer and structural glass expert. Ideally it will also be possible to provide a platform with binoculars. The budget for the project is unlikely to exceed £15,000 but the exact amount required will depend upon specification. One sponsor is sought. Contact: Dr Fiona Sherriff. Address: 1 Beach Houses, Royal Crescent, Margate CT9 5AL. Tel.: 07968 209047. Fax: 01843 292375. E-mail: info@margateharbourarm.co.uk.
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NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
The National Portrait Gallery offers a range of exhibition sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship options are listed below. Sponsors enjoy PR and marketing benefits, superb corporate entertaining, promotional opportunities, branding and employee benefits. Contact: Senior Development Manager. Address: National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE. Tel.: 0207 312 2424 (direct). Fax: 0207 306 0058. E-mail: jchambers@npg.org.uk
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NORTHERN GALLERY FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art offers a range of sponsorship opportunities connected to the diverse programme of contemporary art in both the Main Gallery and Project Space. Housed in Sunderland’s City Library and Arts Centre, Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art boasts one of the largest and most versatile spaces in the north of England, as well as an extensive and loyal database of friends. Contact: Alistair Robinson, Programme Director. Address: Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art, City Library and Arts Centre, Fawcett Street, Sunderland SR1 1RE. Tel.: 0191 514 8478. Fax: 0191 514 8444. E-mail: alistair.robinson@sunderland.gov.uk
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SOFIE DAY, BODY MODIFICATION ARTIST
Sofie Day is an experienced Body Piercer, wishing to expand her Body Modification skills. "I need to attend workshops by true masters in the body modification industry. But I am held back by a great lack of funds. Each course costs £500.00, not including expenses. Naturally I would be delighted to provide potential sponsors with more details about body modification and how such a partnership could be beneficial to both parties. This is an unusual proposition with an appeal to those interested in putting their ££ into a bizarre - yet hugely rewarding - venture". Contact: Sofie Day. Address: 15 Carlton Road, N11 3EX. Tel.: 07764 683195. E-mail: yokoink@live.co.uk.
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SOUTH LONDON GALLERY
The South London Gallery is a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence in the provision of contemporary visual art exhibitions and live art events, with integrated education and outreach programmes. The SLG opened in 1981 with the aim of bringing art to the working people of South London. It has continued to do so ever since, with particular success in the past decade when the emphasis has been on showing challenging new work by emerging and established British and international artists. Other strands in the programme broaden the core audiences' experience and understanding of contemporary art, and involve new audiences in the gallery's activities. The Live Art programme has a strong reputation and dedicated following from a special interest audience, whereas off-site projects, such as On Kawaras Reading One Million Years in Trafalgar Square, or Chris Burden's The Flying Steamroller at Chelsea College Parade Ground, present contemporary art in a range of contexts with the aim of involving new audiences. The SLG's Education and Outreach programmes are integral to all the gallery's activities and tend to focus on schools, colleges and various local community groups. This is an exciting time of change for the SLG as they embark on Phase 2 of an ambitious building project, expanding the gallery into the neighbouring three-storey terraced house to provide three small scale exhibition spaces, a flat for a programme of artists' residencies, a street facing cafe, outdoor project spaces, gardens and a state of the art education studio. The SLG relies on generating funds from both the public and private sectors to continue its challenging programme of exhibitions, education and live art. Sponsorship of individual exhibitions is offered in exchange for a number of benefits. Contact: Isabelle Hancock. Address: 65 Peckham Road, London SE5 8UH. Tel.: 020 7703 6120. Fax: 020 7252 4730. E-mail: isabelle@southlondongallery.org.
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TALBOT RICE GALLERY
The Talbot Rice Gallery is one of Edinburgh's most prestigious exhibition spaces. Housed in a fine neo-classical building in the centre of the city, the gallery consists of three spaces. The Georgian or "red" room houses the permanent collection of Old Master paintings and bronzes, the Torrie Collection. The Hope Scott Collection, on show at regular intervals, features works by Picasso, Bonnard and other international figures. The "White Gallery" shows seven temporary exhibitions each year. The "Round Room" is a unique architectural space which links the white and red galleries on the upper level. Throughout the year this space will show small exhibition and experimental projects. The gallery promotes contemporary art and supports emerging artists and has a commitment to showing work by Scottish and international artists. There are a number of sponsorship opportunities on offer at the gallery. Contact: Valerie Fiddes, Administrator. Address: Talbot Rice Gallery, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL. Tel.: 0131 650 2211. Fax: 0131 650 2213. E-mail: valerie.fiddes@ed.ac.uk
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TATE
Tate is the world's leading art brand, and offers a range of sponsorship opportunities across all four of its galleries, Tate Britain, Tate Modern, Tate Liverpool and Tate St. Ives. Tate Britain on Millbank in Pimlico holds the greatest collection of British art in the world and the highly praised Centenary Development in 2001 created additional display space and improved visitor facilities. The permanent collection includes Turner (the largest collection in the world), Hogarth, Stubbs, Blake, the Pre-Raphaelites, Bacon, Spencer and Moore, as well as contemporary British work including the annual Turner Prize. Tate Modern in the transformed Bankside Power Station opposite St. Paul's, is Britain's first national museum of modern art and the most popular modern art museum in the world. The permanent collection includes international artists such as Picasso, Dali and Warhol as well as housing works by leading contemporary artists. Companies ranging from small businesses to multi-national corporations have sponsored award-winning projects at Tate, which has three Corporate Membership Programmes as well as the opportunity of Exhibition Sponsorship. Benefits include branding and marketing, promotional opportunities, employee benefits and sought-after venues for entertaining ranging from traditional to contemporary and intimate to impressively large-scale. Tate previews and events have a real cachet and as they are attended by more MP's than any other London gallery (according to recent MEW research) can offer excellent networking opportunities. Sponsorship with Tate offers affiliation with a fresh, innovative, dynamic and sophisticated brand, and Tate is keen to work in close partnership with sponsors in order to meet their agreed aims and objectives. Contact | Tate Modern and Tate Britain - tel.: +44 (0)20 7887 8745; e-mail: corporate.enquiries@tate.org.uk; Tate Liverpool - tel.: +44 (0)151 702 7433 ; e-mail: corporate.enquiries@tate.org.uk; Tate St Ives - tel.: +44 (0)1736 792 182; e-mail: corporate.enquiries@tate.org.uk
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TENBY ARTS FESTIVAL
Tenby Arts Festival is an annual event offering a diverse programme of music, dance, drama, poetry, art and talks featuring local, national and international artistes. It opens with a weekend of family entertainment launched by a grand parade through the streets of the town prior to the main cultural repast spread over eight days in late September. In previous years, performers have included Julian Lloyd Webber, Evelyn Glennie, Luminita Berariu, The King's Consort, Katherine Jenkins, Kerstin Doelle, Noriko Ogawa and a host of others. The 2014 Festival will be held between 20th and 27th September. Tenby is a beautiful, medieval, coastal resort in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. The Festival is a registered charity and, following the loss of Arts Council funding, is heavily dependent on sponsorship to maintain this important event for visitors and local residents in an area deprived of access to the arts. Contact: Diana Lunn, Secretary. Address: 24 Penally Heights, Penally, Tenby, Pembrokeshire SA70 7TH. Tel.: 01834 845341. E-mail: dialunn@tiscali.co.uk
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UNIVERSITY GALLERY, UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA
The £1.3m gallery extension to the University Gallery at the University of Northumbria was designed by Carey Jones Architects and now requires additional sponsorship to the extent of £500,000. New facilities include increased exhibition space, from 2,500 to 10,000 square feet of floor space and improved temporary exhibition galleries and galleries for the Permanent Collection. The new wing includes a restaurant, bookshop and corporate facilities, as well as access to all other facilities. The University Gallery was founded in 1977 and has achieved international status through its temporary and touring exhibition programme. It has established major links with Norway, Germany, Finland, Poland, America, Japan and, more recently, Italy. The Gallery also has strong links with the local community and its policy is to exhibit work by artists of national and international status, as well as promising, less established, artists. Contact: Mara Helen-Wood, Director. Address: University Gallery, University of Northumbria, Sandyford Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST. Tel.: 0191-227-4424. Fax: 0191-227-4718.
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VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
The V&A boasts a position as the greatest museum of art and design in the world, with inspirational collections of fabulous scope and diversity. The museum presents a varied calendar of exhibitions, events and annual programmes every year that offer a range of opportunities for corporate involvement. Benefits of sponsorship include integrated press and marketing campaigns, corporate hospitality opportunities, privileged access for staff and clients and much more. The V&A\'s Corporate Partnerships team is delighted to work with sponsors to create unique and mutually beneficial collaborations. Contact: Joanna Hanna-Grindall, Corporate Partnerships Officer. Address: Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2RL. Tel.: 020 7942 2781 Fax: 0207-942-2150. E-mail: j.hannagrindall@vam.ac.uk.
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WHITECHAPEL ART GALLERY
The Whitechapel Art Gallery was founded in 1901 'to bring great art of the world to the people of East London'. The Gallery is internationally acclaimed for its exhibitions of modern and contemporary art and its pioneering education, community and public events programmes. The Whitechapel is embarking on the most exciting phase of its history. In 2009 it re-opened after a £10.5 million expansion incorporating the former Whitechapel Library. The Gallery's expansion has doubled gallery space and tripled the capacity for work with local schools and communities in state of the art premises. The expanded Gallery is providing year-round, late-night opening, enhanced visitor services and a street-level café-bar. The area around the Gallery has been undergoing an unprecedented phase of social and commercial regeneration. Information about sponsorship opportunities is available on request. Contact: Katherine Hart, Development Officer. Address: 80-82 Whitechapel High Street, London E1 7QX. Tel.: (44) 0 207 522 7888. Fax: (44) 0 207 522 7887. E-mail: supporters@whitechapel.org.
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THE WHITWORTH ART GALLERY
The Whitworth Art Gallery offers companies the opportunity to sponsor all aspects of its work, including exhibitions and private views, learning and interpretation projects for schools, projects for young people, capital projects, conservation and the purchase of artworks. Contact: Jo Beggs, Head of Development and Resources. Address: Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6ER. Tel.: 0161-275-7474. E-mail: jo.beggs@manchester.ac.uk
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Current opportunities
Examples of projects for which the Whitworth is currently seeking sponsorship:
Exhibition Sponsorship
The Whitworth has a wide range of exhibitions which offer fantastic bespoke branding and corporate entertainment opportunities. Exhibitions appeal to a wide range of audiences who can be specifically targeted and vary in size, so that sponsorship packages can suit all businesses.
Learning and interpretation programme
The Whitworth has ongoing sponsorship opportunities for businesses of all sizes to support innovative and exciting education projects for all ages. We are currently seeking sponsorship for ongoing work with schools, post-16 learners, families and young people outside school hours.
Capital Development
Over the next few years, the Gallery will be undertaking a capital development which will open up the gallery to Whitworth Park and its local communities. Including a new study centre, storage for collections and learning facilities, this will create a gallery for the twenty-first century. "Be part of this exciting project!"
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