Donations: The art of giving
Artspace Mackay is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) ensuring all donations to Artspace Mackay valued over $2 are tax deductible.
Donate funds
Artspace Mackay seeks support through donations, individual and corporate partnerships, grants and bequests with a view to raise funds for investment into the Mackay community. This valuable support funds ongoing educational community art programs, workshops, exhibitions and cultural events, as well as the acquisition of artworks for Mackay Regional Council’s Art Collection which is stored and cared for at Artspace Mackay.
Donate art
Artspace Mackay welcomes offers of artwork for the collection. Please contact Artspace Mackay Gallery Director, Tracey Heathwood 07 4961 9722 to discuss your wishes in this regard as all artwork donations must comply with Mackay Regional Council's current Art Collection Policy. If the donation meets policy requirements and identified collection priority areas, gallery staff may also assist in arranging a valuation of the work, and assembling your submission to claim a tax deduction through the Australian government’s Cultural Gifts program.
Make a bequest
Making a bequest is a very special way to make a lasting contribution to art and culture in your community. If you are planning to make a bequest to the gallery, we invite you to discuss your intentions with us. Artspace Mackay Gallery Director and staff can meet with you confidentially and work with you and your solicitor to enable your contribution through your estate. If you are considering the option of bequeathing Artspace Mackay a gift of artwork, please discuss this directly with the Gallery Director, as all art acquisitions must satisfy Mackay Regional Council's current Art Collection Policy.
Please call 07 4961 9722 to discuss your donation with gallery staff or email artspace@mackay.qld.gov.au for further enquiries.
Artspace Mackay would like to acknowledge and thank our current sponsors and corporate partners for their support and commitment:
- BHP Mitsubishi Alliance for partnering with Artspace Mackay to present the gallery's ever-popular BMA Kidspace.
- Daly Bay for sponsorship of two acquisitive awards, the Overall Winner and Highly Commended prizes for the Daly Bay National Artists Book Award in Artspace Mackay's biennial Libris Awards: The Australian Artists Book Prize.
Invest in our community, partner with Artspace Mackay
With over 50,000 visitors per year, Artspace Mackay offers your business an influential networking and recognition opportunity.
Partnering with Artspace Mackay is a mutually beneficial investment that will enable your business, clients and employees to enjoy many benefits, including promotion of your business as a champion leading cultural and social investment in the region. Corporate partnership with the gallery provides new opportunities for your business to form significant ties with the community at large, reach out to new customers, and enhance your profile with existing clients.
Corporate partnerships help maintain Artspace Mackay's position as a cultural leader in the region and enables increased activity in the fields of education and public programs, cultural events and memorable exhibitions.
If you would like more information about corporate partnership and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Artspace Mackay on 07 4961 9722 or email artspace@mackay.qld.gov.au
Artspace Mackay is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR).