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The Cairns Art Gallery Foundation is the principal fundraising body supporting the development of the Gallery’s Permanent Collection. Established in 2000, the Foundation raises funds to acquire significant artworks, with a focus on artists from Far North Queensland and the broader Australian and Indigenous art community.
By investing in culturally important works, the Foundation helps to grow a regionally relevant collection that reflects the diversity, heritage and creative strength of Far North Queensland. Since its inception, the Foundation has contributed more than $840,000 towards the purchase of 79 works by 28 artists.
The Foundation also plays a role in strengthening the Gallery’s national profile and supporting artists at various stages of their careers through the strategic growth of the Collection.
Our Board
The Foundation is overseen by a volunteer board comprised of local professionals from diverse sectors. Each member brings unique expertise and a shared commitment to supporting the arts and cultural life of our region.
Sarah Mort, Chair
Lea Ovaska
Georgina Twomey
Virginia Birt
Anna Middleton
Emily Rohr
Leah Horstmann
Governance
The Cairns Art Gallery Foundation is a registered charity under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and is governed by an independent board. All funds raised are used to support the acquisition of artworks for the Gallery’s Permanent Collection.
The Cairns Art Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, names or voices of deceased persons in photographs, film or text.