Castlefield Gallery Guardians and Patrons
“Castlefield Gallery is the centre to the periphery, which in my thinking is the best position to work from and where I want to be. Castlefield Gallery oozes with explorers and pioneers, and understands that the currency of a scene is its ability to import and export culture, not sit stagnant in its own melting pot.”
Ryan Gander OBE, Castlefield Gallery Artist Patron.
Ambitious collaborations are only achieveable with the crucial support of our growing network of supporters and funders through schemes such as the Guardians and Patrons.
This year we will be offering our Guardians and Patrons access to a unique programme of trips, talks and events, specifically tailored by our curatorial and programming team to engage with the most exciting and innovative artists, networks and scenes across the region, nationally and internationally. We think it is vital to introduce and connect our Guardians and Patrons with the most influential and engaging voices across the North West in order to help grow their interests and understanding of the artistic offer available throughout our local communities and further afield.
Support us by becoming a Castlefield Gallery Guardian or Patron, and be a part of the continuing story as we work towards 2024 when we celebrate 40 years.
GUARDIANS
By becoming a Guardian your contribution of £60 per year (or £5 per month if paying by Direct Debit) will grant you the following benefits:
A Castlefield Gallery tote bag only available to Guardians and Patrons
Monthly Castlefield Gallery news updates
Recognition for your contribution on our website and in the gallery
Invitations to Castlefield Gallery exhibition private views, previews and talks
The opportunity to attend our annual programme of additional local, national and international visits to artist studios, cultural sites and events (additional fees may apply).
PATRONS
By becoming a Patron your contribution of £240 per year (or £20 per month by Direct Debit) will grant you all of the Guardian scheme benefits in addition to:
One of Castlefield Gallery editions or publications carefully selected for our Patrons.
Complimentary tickets and priority booking for yourself and a guest, to all paid public events at Castlefield Gallery (excluding external ticketed events).
An invitation to our annual Castlefield Gallery Patrons Gathering* (*additional charges may apply)
Acknowledgement and thanks online and in the gallery as a Castlefield Gallery Patron.
SILVER PATRONS
Silver-level Patrons directly impact Castlefield Gallery’s artistic and career development programmes, including support for artist residency, exchange, and research activities. Silver-level Patrons will enable our work so as to increase and enhance our ability to take a bespoke and in-depth approach to individual development opportunities for artists in the region. Specifically, Silver-level Patrons can opt to dedicate their gift to the Lee Artists’ International Bursary Fund.
By becoming a Silver Patron your contribution of £600 per annum (or £50 per month by Direct Debit) will grant you all of the Guardian and Patron scheme benefits in addition to:
A bespoke artist studio visit, or trip for you and a guest (in the region), tailored to your interests
Acknowledgement and thanks online, in the gallery, and on literature produced and published by Castlefield Gallery as a Silver-level Patron.
COMMISSIONING PATRON
Commissioning Patron is our highest-level of giving for individuals, and enables Castlefield Gallery to provide career-defining opportunities for artists and curators.
To this end we take an in-depth, bespoke approach to collaboration with artists, often over extended periods of time, driving artistic and career development through our exhibition and commissioning programme. To do this we embrace artistic risk and encourage ambition in artistic production, creating some of the first opportunities for artists living and working in the region to access a professional, formally recognised exhibition context as well as significant presentation opportunities off-site and in the public realm.
By becoming a Commissioning Patron your contribution of £1,200+ per annum (or £100+ per month by Direct Debit) will grant you all of the Guardian, Patron and Silver Patron scheme benefits in addition to:
The opportunity to dedicate your gift to a specific Castlefield Gallery main exhibition, commission, or project, of your choice and receive credit in all communications relating to that project or exhibition
A bespoke programme of activity for you and tailored around the project or exhibition that your donation supports
Acknowledgement and thanks online, in the gallery, and on literature produced and published by Castlefield Gallery as a Commissioning Patron.
To find out more about Castlefield Gallery Guardians & Patrons email supporters@castlefieldgallery.co.uk / 0161 832 8034
Image: A photo taken during our guided Guardian and Patrons visit to the Venice Biennale in 2019