ABOUT THE BENALLA ART GALLERY FOUNDATION

Our Gallery – a Place for All.

In partnership with the Benalla Rural City Council and our community, the Benalla Art Gallery Foundation advocates for and raises funds to upgrade the Benalla Art Gallery and through its Future Fund, sustain long-term impact.

Our purpose is to generate lasting cultural, social and economic benefits for Benalla and the region by lifting the Gallery to lift the community.

Benalla Art Gallery Foundation is a Public Ancillary Fund and a registered charity. The Benalla Art Gallery Foundation is a separate entity to Benalla Rural City Council and is governed by an independent Board of Directors. The Trustee for Benalla Art Gallery Foundation: ABN 34 506 228 016. Registered Charity ACN 662 150 70.

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Visitors enjoy ‘The Bennett Bequest’, drawn from the Benalla Art Gallery Collection, 2024

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Benalla Art Gallery Foundation puts community and region at the heart of everything we do. We want to ensure everyone can access and engage with arts and culture as we know creative regions are resilient regions.

By supporting the Foundation, you help build a community that thrives through innovation, inclusion and imagination.

A 21st-century gallery isn’t just about art, it supports youth, elders and families, strengthens education outcomes and builds inclusion and community pride. A fit-for-purpose gallery creates opportunities for all.

Winsome McCaughey AO
Chair – Benalla Art Gallery Foundation

Benalla Art Gallery Foundation Directors

Winsome McCaughey AO, Chair
Dr Sheryl Coughlin, Company Secretary
Margaret Richards OAM, Treasurer
Bill Dobson
Susan Clark
Councillor Peter Davis

Community Committee Convenors

Georgina Burston
Alana Johnson AM
Andrew Ashton
Gail O’Brien
Wendy Clark
Dennis O’Brien

Benalla Art Gallery Foundation Team

Penny Whitehead, Business Development Manager
Bronwyn Dunwoodie, Philanthropy & Event Administrator

2024/2025 Annual Report

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‘Rise, Ruin, Renew, Repeat’ performance as part of Jason Parker’s exhibition at Benalla Art Gallery. Photo: James Bugg

2026 GIVING

Join the community of donors in 2026 – help make a measurable impact both now and into the future.

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NAMED FUNDS

A Benalla Art Gallery Foundation Named Fund can be established by, or named after, an individual, family, corporation or other group to support the donor(s) or deceased/honourees interest in the Benalla Art Gallery, community or region.

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HEAR FROM OUR DONORS

Meet the Gallery Director, Chair of the Foundation and many of our donors, as they talk about the importance of making a lasting impact through philanthropy.

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MAJOR GIFTS

Individuals and families with a passion for Benalla Art Gallery and its importance within the Northeast Victoria community can make a significant contribution.

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BEQUESTS

Benalla Art Gallery has relied on generations of community generosity and giving. From the visionary donations of Mr Laurence Ledger MBE to the transformational bequest of Mrs Gladys Bennett.

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CULTURAL GIFTS PROGRAM

The Cultural Gifts Program offers tax incentives to encourage people to donate cultural items to public art galleries, museums, libraries and archives in Australia, such as the Benalla Art Gallery.

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ADVOCACY FOR GALLERY RENEWAL

The Foundation’s long-term aim to unlock the Gallery’s Stage 2 redevelopment.

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VOLUNTEERING WITH BAGF

The Benalla Art Gallery Foundation could not exist without the generous support of volunteers. Our Foundation is supported by individuals living both within and outside of the community who have a passion for supporting the financial sustainability and advancement of Benalla Art Gallery.

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