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Our Art Partners

In 1903, a group of visionary individuals set up a fund to support UK museums and galleries. Their legacy of private philanthropy has lasted and today, generous art lovers across the country support Art Fund to champion our great public art collections.

Art Partners are some of Art Fund's closest supporters: a special patrons group of art lovers, collectors and enthusiasts, united by a desire to see, celebrate and support the UK's best art collections.

Membership is £2,500 per year, or £209 per month by Direct Debit.*

*For Gift Aid purposes we are required to indicate the value of the membership benefits we offer. Any donation voluntarily given above the agreed value of benefits will be eligible for Gift Aid.

'I am an Art Partner because I want the impact of my support to be felt across the country, from Kirkcudbright to Plymouth and everywhere in between'

Unexpected, unforgettable art experiences

We take Art Partners to see art in new ways, through expert eyes and in unexpected places.

Art Partners enjoy exclusive access throughout the year, from private views of major exhibitions to meeting artists in their studios – all tailored around remarkable collections, brilliant works of art and the breadth of Art Fund support for museums and galleries.

Studio visits

Art Fund's network includes some of the most prominent and exciting contemporary artists today, working across all genres. Highlights from the Art Partners programme include meeting artists in their studios, recently including Antony Gormley, Chantal Joffe, Julian Opie and Clare Twomey.

"I really enjoyed the visit to Clare’s studio and I found listening to her very inspiring. It was a privilege to meet her and to know that Art Fund is involved with such an innovative and special artist"

Marcia, Art Partner

Private views

We regularly invite Art Partners to join us at exclusive private views of major UK exhibitions, to see art through the eyes of curators, artists and experts. From the V&A's Frida Kahlo, to Tate Britain's Van Gogh and Britain and the Royal Academy's Tacita Dean show, we pick must-see shows and give our supporters an extra special insight.

“It was so special to visit the exhibition before the crowds arrived and a real treat to hear about it directly from the curator”

Stephen, Art Partner

Exclusive visits

From visiting rarely seen private art collections with their owners, discovering hidden secrets in museums and delving behind-the-scenes in some of the UK's most exciting public collections, we take Art Partners closer to art.

"Gaining access to private homes and their collections, and meeting the collectors themselves, is always hugely rewarding."

Mark, Art Partner

UK-wide visits

75% of Art Fund grants support museums and galleries outside of London, and our events programme shines a light on brilliant collections across the UK. Recent highlights have included trips to the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, Tate St Ives in Cornwall and the Hepworth Wakefield in Yorkshire.

“Thank to you for a wonderful 'behind-the-scenes' visit to the Ashmolean Museum. The conservation studio was particularly fascinating!”

Jane, Art Partner

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How your support helps

Art Partners provide crucial funding for all areas of our work. Together, we help museums across the UK acquire important works of art, for everyone to enjoy. We invest in the future of our brightest young curators, and fund the development of innovative schemes that enable museums to do more for their visitors.

Building collections

Since 1903, Art Fund has helped museums and galleries around the UK to acquire brilliant works of art.

Saving works of art

Art Fund is well known for leading on major campaigns to help save important works for the nation.

Fuelling talent, developing expertise

Art Fund supports people who care for our public collections and give them their energy and brilliance.

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