Make a donation
The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata is an independent gallery that relies on grants and private donations to fund its work.
We are able to present diverse and engaging exhibitions and public programmes that are free for all to enjoy, thanks to the generous support of people like you.
Please support our mahi! Every donation, of every size, is gratefully received.
The Gallery is a registered Charitable Trust (#CC21606). All donations over $5 may be eligible for a 33.33% tax deduction.
Join our Circle Supporters
We are pleased to recognise our most generous donors as Circle Supporters in the year of their donation. Supporters at each Circle level are offered opportunities to get closer to the Gallery and the art of portraiture.
Copper Circle (from $100 to $499)
• Invitation to evening exhibition openings
• Invitation to Founders Day event
• Priority notice of Gallery fundraising events
• Listing on website and annual report
Bronze Circle (from $500 to $999)
All the above plus:
• Priority notice and booking for annual Ovenden Lecture
• Listing on Supporter Board in Gallery
Silver Circle (from $1,000 to $4,999)
All the above plus:
• Annual pre-opening exhibition tour with Director and curator
• Invitation to morning exhibition openings
Gold Circle (from $5,000 to $9,999)
All the above plus:
• Opportunity to attend Friends of the Gallery fundraising events
Platinum Circle (from $10,000)
All the above plus:
• Exclusive behind-the-scenes events with Gallery leadership
Become a regular giver
Consider extending your donation through regular giving. Regular givers set up recurring donations such as monthly or quarterly payments that continue until they choose to stop. Their ongoing support gives the Gallery confidence to plan ahead and develop exciting new exhibitions and programmes, and we are grateful for their generosity.
Get in touch
If you have questions or wish to speak with someone about supporting the Gallery, please get in touch:
Donate by credit card
Donate by internet banking
Direct credit to our bank account at:
The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Trust
BNZ 02-1269-0031621-000
Include your name and ‘donation’ in the payment reference.
Email development@nzportraitgallery.org.nz or use our “Get in touch” form to provide your name, email, postal address, and gift details, including if you are donating to an appeal for a specific exhibition.