The Art Fund increases funding to museums and galleries by 50%
Raft of funding measures announced to help people all over the UK have access to great art.
The Art Fund today announced plans to increase its funding for museums and galleries all over the UK to buy and show art by over 50% by 2014 - rising by 10% each year until then.
鈥淲e must ensure that museums remain able to collect, display and interpret great works of art, for a wide public, whatever the financial pressures of the moment, said Stephen Deuchar,鈥� Art Fund director. 鈥淪upported by the National Art Pass, we are determined to help this happen.鈥�
The Art Fund will commit 拢7 million a year to its funding programme - up from 拢4.5 million.
Speaking at the annoucement event, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport said: 鈥淭he Art Fund has led the way in showing that philanthropy can be about small as well as large donations - and enabling many more people to access great art. I wish them every success.鈥�
National Art Pass
The Art fund also launched their today, which gives free entry to over 200 charging museums and galleries and 50% off entry to major exhibitions. The National Art Pass replaces the Art Fund鈥檚 previous membership card and proceeds from the聽Pass will feed directly into their funding programme, supporting museums and galleries across the country.
The National Art Pass is available from 拢35 a year and can be bought through the or by calling 0844 415 4100.
A special National Art Pass for Under-26s is also available from 拢18.75.
Wolfson funding commitment
The Art Fund also confirmed today that the has pledged 拢1.5 million over three years for the acquisitions funding programme. The Art Fund plans to extend its work with a number of other donors, trusts and foundations.
Further information
- Art Fund news release