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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

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The National Portrait Gallery flourishes because of philanthropy. We are indebted to the generous individuals, foundations and corporations who have helped thus far. There are a number of ways that you can assist the Gallery:

Annual Appeal

This year, the National Portrait Gallery has the unique opportunity to acquire Atong Atem’s photograph Men in this town 04 through the 2025 Annual Appeal. Support the Gallery by making a gift online before 30 June.
William Bligh
William Bligh
William Bligh
William Bligh

Cash donations

Your donation can be directed towards the collection, education and learning programs, exhibitions, publications and online programs.
Curator, Joanna Gilmour with donors Peronelle and Jim Windeyer.
Curator, Joanna Gilmour with donors Peronelle and Jim Windeyer.
Curator, Joanna Gilmour with donors Peronelle and Jim Windeyer.
Curator, Joanna Gilmour with donors Peronelle and Jim Windeyer.

Portrait donations

Gifting a portrait ensures it becomes part of the National Portrait Gallery Collection, remaining a gift to the nation for eternity.
Visitors in the Gallery
Visitors in the Gallery
Visitors in the Gallery
Visitors in the Gallery

Circle of Friends

Join the inner circle of this vibrant, creative institution and help with the acquisition of new portraits.
Radical Restraint Justice Michael Kirby
Radical Restraint Justice Michael Kirby
Radical Restraint Justice Michael Kirby
Radical Restraint Justice Michael Kirby

Bequests

Leaving a gift in your Will to the National Portrait Gallery is a thoughtful way to ensure an ongoing legacy for the benefit of future generations.
Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly

Corporate Support

Our partners play a vital role in the expansion of the Gallery’s programs, exhibitions and the ongoing development of the collection.
Geo Face Distributor
Geo Face Distributor
Geo Face Distributor
Geo Face Distributor

The ICONS Syndicate

Annual membership of the ICONS Syndicate is $5,000 and you are invited to join by making a tax-deductible donation to the National Portrait Gallery.
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Partners

We are grateful to our supporters who help us care for, exhibit and study the Gallery's Collection and to offer programs that bring our portraits to life.
Sid Myer AM in front of Helena Rubinstein in a red brocade Balenciaga gown 1957 by Graham Sutherland. Purchased with funds provided by Marilyn Darling AC, Tim Fairfax AC and the Sid and Fiona Myer Family Foundation 2015.
Sid Myer AM in front of Helena Rubinstein in a red brocade Balenciaga gown 1957 by Graham Sutherland. Purchased with funds provided by Marilyn Darling AC, Tim Fairfax AC and the Sid and Fiona Myer Family Foundation 2015.
Sid Myer AM in front of Helena Rubinstein in a red brocade Balenciaga gown 1957 by Graham Sutherland. Purchased with funds provided by Marilyn Darling AC, Tim Fairfax AC and the Sid and Fiona Myer Family Foundation 2015.
Sid Myer AM in front of Helena Rubinstein in a red brocade Balenciaga gown 1957 by Graham Sutherland. Purchased with funds provided by Marilyn Darling AC, Tim Fairfax AC and the Sid and Fiona Myer Family Foundation 2015.

Foundation

The Foundation encourages gifts, donations, bequests and legacies in service of the Gallery's mission.
Gordon and Marilyn Darling
Gordon and Marilyn Darling
Gordon and Marilyn Darling
Gordon and Marilyn Darling

Honour board

The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges and thanks all its supporters.
Artist Jiawei Shen with Ros Murphy – daughter of benefactor, Mary Murphy. In front of Jiawei’s Portrait of HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark commissioned with funds provided by Mary Isabel Murphy 2005.
Artist Jiawei Shen with Ros Murphy – daughter of benefactor, Mary Murphy. In front of Jiawei’s Portrait of HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark commissioned with funds provided by Mary Isabel Murphy 2005.
Artist Jiawei Shen with Ros Murphy – daughter of benefactor, Mary Murphy. In front of Jiawei’s Portrait of HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark commissioned with funds provided by Mary Isabel Murphy 2005.
Artist Jiawei Shen with Ros Murphy – daughter of benefactor, Mary Murphy. In front of Jiawei’s Portrait of HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark commissioned with funds provided by Mary Isabel Murphy 2005.

Opportunities for support

Donations of all sizes play a vital role in supporting the development of the collection, exhibitions, access and learning programs, and resources in print and online.
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