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2017 ART ANGEL EDITIONS EXHIBITION
Celebrating 16 years of the Art Angels Programme at the Bunbury Regional Art Galleries.

 

 

 

 

THE ART ANGELS SUPPORTED AN INNOVATIVE ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAMME AT TURNER GALLERIES >>>

 

The Turner Galleries Art Angels Incorporated were patrons of an innovative Artist in Residence Programme, designed to provide practical support to artists in Australia. In fact the term 'angel' has long been used colloquially to describe financial backers of the arts.

Art Angels didn't just provide financial support to the visual arts. Between 2001 and 2019 the Angels extended artistic networks between Perth and the rest of the art world whilst building friendships between artists and patrons. At a series of social events, hosted by Turner Galleries, Art Angels met the interstate artists they sponsored. Informal lectures developed their knowledge of art investment for pleasure and profit and the care of a collection. Guided tours of major exhibitions and artist studio visits added to their enjoyment and knowledge of art. The Art Angels also received generous discounts when buying artworks at Turner Galleries and many now have significant private collections.

Monies collected from annual Art Angel membership fees were paid into two Trust Accounts: A Residency Trust Account and an Art Acquisition Trust Account. Since Art Angels formed in late 2001 we have had over 100 memberships contributing $835,500 towards the Artist in Residence and the Art Acquisition programmes. Spread over 18 years, $516,720 enabled us to invite high calibre artists to Perth for residencies and exhibitions. In return, Art Angels are now the proud owners of limited edition artworks created by the 55 artists who participated in the Artist in Residence program.

Local artists and galleries were also supported through the acquisition of artworks that were acquired on behalf of the Art Angels; we spent $318,780 over 18 years acquiring 250 artworks that were distributed to lucky subscribers, via a random draw, at the annual Art Angels function. You can see the full list of the Art Angels acquisitions and limited edition artworks created by the Artists in Residence here.

The annual membership fee to join Art Angels in 2019 was $1,200.