Five decades of supporting art gallery

New exhibition & commemorative publication celebrates role of Friends of the Gallery

It is an exhibition that is all about celebrating when the Friends of the Hamilton Gallery take a walk down memory lane. This milestone exhibition, which opened at the Hamilton Gallery last Friday, shines a light on this generous collective and their diverse contribution to Hamilton Gallery; from acquiring and commissioning artworks to fundraising, engagement, and advocacy for the New Hamilton Gallery.

Guest speaker Dr Mark Nelson, the Friends committee and members attended the celebratory exhibition which opened, hand in hand with the launch of the 50th Anniversary publication, on Friday. The new publication overviews the contribution and history of the Friends, including fascinating essays on Friends’ acquisitions, personal anecdotes and insights into the Friends’ social history. Copies are available from the Hamilton Gallery design store.