gertrude's table
Inaugurated in 2007 Gertrude’s Table is a unique patron’s program which welcomes benefactors into our community of artists, curators and writers. It is a minimum three-year commitment and there can be no more than twenty-five members who form an integral part of our community of artists, curators, writers and benefactors who enable Gertrude Contemporary to make such a profound impact on Australia’s cultural landscape.
There are three tiers to Gertrude’s Table membership and all patrons receive the benefits of a Standard Membership including: two invitations to our annual Gertrude’s Table Dinner; two invitations to the Edition Launch and Directors Afternoon Tea; every year receive one of our prestigious Gertrude Editions; naming rights to a studio, gallery or special program.
Head of the Table memberships also receive additional benefits that are tailored to the patron’s requirements.
i. GERTRUDE’S TABLE | STANDARD MEMBERSHIP
Annual Commitment: $1,800 membership + $5,000 tax deductible donation (3 year min)
ii. GERTRUDE’S TABLE | HEAD OF THE TABLE: FRONT and MAIN GALLERY, STUDIO 18 and STUDIO 12
The Head of the Table partners for the Front Gallery, Main Gallery, Studio 18 and Studio 12 receive all the benefits of a Standard Membership plus naming rights and acknowledgement on all GCAS publicity material in addition to other tailored services.
Annual Commitment: $1,800 membership + variable tax deductible donation (3 year min)
iii. GERTRUDE’S TABLE | HEAD OF THE TABLE: SPECIAL PROGRAMS
The Head of the Table partners for the Studio Artists Exhibition, Visiting Curators Program and Special Projects receive all the benefits of a Standard Membership plus naming rights and acknowledgement on all GCAS publicity material in addition to other tailored services.
Annual Commitment: $1,800 membership + variable tax deductible donation (3 year min)
PARTNERSHIPS and DONATIONS
Gertrude Contemporary is a not-for-profit organization with recognised charitable status. Partnerships are welcomed with patrons and sponsors wishing to support specific programs or exhibitions and share in the creation of a dynamic, creative and sustainable future for Australian contemporary arts.
GERTRUDE’S TABLE PATRONS 2010-2011
Gertrude’s Table—Head of the Table
Suzi Carp
Clark Kirby
Baker and McKenzie
Gertrude’s Table—Studio Patrons
Michael and Janet Buxton
Andrew Cameron
Anna Pappas Gallery
blackartprojects
Gertrude Contemporary Board
GRANTPIRRIE Gallery
Martin Browne Fine Art
Nellie Castan Gallery and Dianne Tanzer Gallery
Penny Clive
Tolarno Galleries
GERTRUDE’S TABLE PATRONS 2007-2009
Gertrude’s Table—Studio Patrons
Anna Schwartz
Ergas Collection
Joyce Nissan
Ken and Lisa Fehily
Michael Buxton
Richard Frolich
Rick Amor
Robert Gould
Sothebys
Stephanie and Julian Grose
Wendy Foard and Peter Bate