Become a Patron

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Enjoy a closer relationship with art

Becoming a Patron will give you a rewarding relationship with Manchester Art Gallery. As well as making a significant commitment to our work, you will have a personal and individual relationship with staff at Manchester Art Gallery.

Being a Patron will allow you to explore our work in great detail, as well as giving you access to our most prestigious yearly event, our Annual Dinner.

As a Patron, you will enjoy

  • A personal welcome tour by one of our curators
  • A thank you on the overhead screens in our atrium
  • Invitations to our exclusive VIP receptions of new exhibitions
  • Free admission to charging exhibitions
  • An invitation to the gallery’s Annual Dinner
  • Acknowledgement in our annual report and on our website
  • Access to the gallery’s new Collectors’ Circle events
  • Nine Friends-only and three ‘limited edition’ events per year. A list of forthcoming events can be found in the downloadable events calendar
  • A twice-yearly newsletter, plus our annual report
  • Opportunities to volunteer in the gallery

Become a Patron by downloading either the cheque or the Direct Debit application form here.

We understand that becoming a Patron represents a significant commitment to the gallery. If you would like to discuss becoming a Patron in more detail, please contact:

Leila Aitken
Development Manager (Individual Giving)
Tel: 0161 235 8814
Email: friends@manchester.gov.uk

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