Every gift to the Gallery is vital as less than 25% of our funding comes from government sources. Your important commitment affirms the incredible power of art and contributes to our ability to create programs and experiences like Open Studio, School Programs and Public Tours. These experiences encourage visitors to engage with art in new ways.

These dynamic initiatives reflect our vision that Art Opens Pathways to our Future by putting Community and Learning and Art & Artists at the center of all we do

It is also paramount we celebrate Indigenous Culture while continuing our commitment to creating a Gallery that is sustainable and environmentally friendly.

We ask you to join us as we travel these pathways to the future and continue to provide more opportunities and possibilities for more access to more art, more often for all.

Please consider a gift before June 30, please click below or contact the Development Department at 604 662 4700 ext. 2406 or via email at development@vanartgallery.bc.ca.

Together we can achieve our goals of bringing diverse audiences together through art and learning while paving the way towards groundbreaking and beginning construction of our new home in 2023.

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Join the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Artist Circle to deepen your experiences with art and enjoy new levels of access.

The Artist Circle members are a group of individuals who want to share the benefits of creativity and champion access to art for all. This groups generous contribution to the Gallery’s ability to continue to create dynamic programming and exhibitions while unlocking and enhancing their experiences with art thorough out the year.

Suggested levels of giving for the Artist Circle Members are an annual gift of $1,500, $3,000, $5,000, and $10,000 (for an individual or couple). This donation can be made at once or as a monthly subscription. Gifts of securities are also always welcome and appreciated. Benefits of membership are commensurate with the levels of giving.

Become an Artist Circle member today!

For more information contact Sue Lavitt, Annual Giving Specialist at slavitt@vanartgallery.bc.ca.

Jean Cooperberg (1942–2022) was a great friend and long-time supporter of the Vancouver Art Gallery. She spent her life involved with many charities, but she was most dedicated to the Gallery’s education program as a docent for 32 years.

In tribute to Jean, donations can be made to the Vancouver Art Gallery in her honour. The funds will be used for a special education project.

Every so often in life, we come across a remarkable person—one who touches the lives of everyone they encounter. Gordon Smith, beloved artist, educator and philanthropist, was a figure who left an indelible mark in this world. His passing in January 2020 was a tremendous loss, and in celebration of his life and many achievements, the Vancouver Art Gallery is honouring Gordon’s legacy by establishing a memorial fund in his name.

Gordon and Marion believed in the Vancouver Art Gallery’s mission so fervently that they have left us an incredible $1 million through their estate. A leader in supporting excellence in education and the arts, the Jarislowsky Foundation in Montreal is matching their generosity with a special fund to be set up in 2021, focusing on advancing Canadian art.

We invite you to share in Gordon and Marion’s generosity by participating in this important initiative with a gift or monthly donation.

Visual art plays a vital role in connecting individuals, communities and cultures. No matter its form, it encourages communication, broadens perspectives, cultivates an appreciation for creativity and enriches the mind. For these reasons, businesses across Greater Vancouver have aligned themselves with the Gallery―a strategic move that has brought innumerable benefits to their executives, employees and clients.

By partnering with us, you gain access to unique opportunities to further your business and philanthropic goals. From holding high-powered meetings or special celebrations in our iconic heritage building to inspiring your employees and clients with complimentary in-depth tours of our exhibitions, you can select from a wide range of benefits to suit your needs. The Gallery also offers significant brand visibility to businesses, from recognition in our annual reports to logos on marketing collateral. These enable you to engage with our audience.

Our Corporate Partnership Program has six levels, ranging from Corporate Friend ($1,000 to $4,999) to Corporate Benefactor ($50,000 to $74,999).

Let’s start a discussion!

Contact: James Bacon, Head of Corporate Partnerships at jbacon@vanartgallery.bc.ca

The Vancouver Art Gallery’s legacy giving program is an integral component of our fundraising activities. This program provides opportunities for those who are interested in making a charitable gift to the Gallery through their will or other legacy giving options. A legacy gift provides the donor with tax benefits while ensuring the Gallery’s leading role in enhancing Vancouver and British Columbia’s reputation as a vibrant, creative, healthy and desirable place to live, work and visit.

Legacy gift donors are encouraged to have their plans reviewed by their professional advisors and by the Gallery.

For further information about legacy giving to support the visual arts, please contact the Oliver Zihlmann, Head of Major Gifts at 604 353 4870 or via email at ozihlmann@vanartgallery.bc.ca.