Friends of York Art Gallery

Welcome to the Friends of York Art Gallery website

The Friends are a growing number of supporters of York Art Gallery.

Our main purpose is to help the gallery achieve its acquisitions' targets by making grants for the purchase of works of art, conservation, education etc. We fund this by raising money through an active events programme and annual membership subscription, and we have a regular newsletter. Over the years the Friends have also benefited from generous donations and bequests from its members, which have been augmented by Gift Aid. You might like to view our Constitution.

We have over 700 members, and are keen to increase this number. You’ll find our membership subscription simple and great value for money!

We were set up in 1948 and will be celebrating our history via a 60^th anniversary in 2008.

We have a busy committee who meet quarterly, with our AGM in Spring.

We’re keen to build useful links with other relevant organisations such as art colleges and other local cultural organisations, and invite you to contact us to explore membership and other opportunities.

Registered Charity No. 510659