We thank all those who contributed to our 2020 Annual Appeal toward this acquisition. This appeal has now closed.
If you would like to talk further about supporting the Annual Appeal, please contact:
Jody Barnett
Membership Coordinator
E: Jody.Barnett@npg.gov.au
From 2019 to 2020 the Acquisition Fund was focussed on a large, vibrant portrait of Elena Kats-Chernin by Wendy Sharpe.
From 2017 to 2019 the Acquisition Fund was focussed on the commission of a stunning portrait of Rosie Batty by Nikki Toole.
From 2015 to 2017 the Acquisition Fund was focussed on Reg Richardson AM by Mitch Cairns, a finalist in the Archibald Prize 2014, and a great example of minimalist portraiture.
Kristin Headlam's portrait of Chris Wallace-Crabbe was acquired with the support of the Circle of Friends in 2014.
This 1910 portrait of Elizabeth Sarah (Lillie) Roberts by Tom Roberts was brought into the Gallery's collection with the assistance of the Acquisition Fund in 2013.
The Circle of Friends Acquisition Fund for 2012 was dedicated to purchasing a portrait of David Malouf by Rick Amor.
In 2009 the Circle of Friends contributed to acquiring a series of photographs taken inside the NPG by Ingvar Kenne.
Chris O'Doherty's self portrait was acquired in 2007 with the assistance of the Acquisition Fund.
Sydney Opera House architect Jørn Utzon was the subject of the 2004 Circle of Friends Acquisition Fund.
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