Joint media release Coastlands and the Mahara Gallery Trust Board 18 February, 2022 Coastlands sponsors premier MAHARA exhibition gallery
Coastlands sponsors premier MAHARA exhibition gallery
The premier exhibition space in the new MAHARA Gallery will be known as the Coastlands Gallery in recognition of a contribution of $150,000 to the Gallery redevelopment project by Coastlands Shoppingtown.
Coastlands Chairman Richard Cathie said: “We are delighted to be involved.
“Part of our policy is to support quality developments that will enhance Kapiti as a place to be. This project is a perfect fit.
“MAHARA will make a fine home for the Field Collection and be a focal point for the numerous art lovers in our community. We congratulate all those involved.”
Mahara Gallery Trust Board Chairman, Gordon Shroff, says the sponsorship is a significant step forward in the project to redevelop the gallery.
“We are delighted that Coastlands has become the sponsor of the principal gallery space,” he said.
“Not only is it a significant boost to our funding, it’s also an expression of confidence in the Gallery by the leading retail outlet in the Kapiti community.”
The sponsorship applies to internal exhibition space on the ground floor of the new building. One of four exhibition galleries, it will host major exhibitions and occasional touring shows.
The other three galleries in the new building will be: a heritage gallery which will exhibit works from the Field Collection and local taonga; a Solo Artist’s Gallery which will focus on the work of local artists and a community gallery space which will be used for education purposes and community events.
The building itself will continue to be known as MAHARA.
The Mahara Gallery Redevelopment Project is a partnership involving the Mahara Gallery Trust Board, Kapiti Coast
District Council (KCDC) and the Field Collection Trust.
KCDC is providing one third of the $6.5 million project cost with the remaining two thirds being raised by the Mahara Gallery Trust Board.
The Field Collection Trust is gifting the Field Collection of 44 art works, 24 by Frances Hodgkins, New Zealand’s most celebrated expatriate artist.
Gordon Shroff said that as well as the Coastlands sponsorship, the Gallery Board has been fortunate in securing significant grants from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, NZ Lottery Grants Board, and a variety of trusts and private individuals.
“At this stage, we are now only four percent away from meeting our share of the project cost,” said Gordon Shroff. However, we are not resting on our laurels. The Trust is continuing with its fundraising, recognising that every dollar we raise helps us meet unexpected costs and gives us a chance to better resource the modest fixtures and fitting allowed for in the project budget.”
The Gallery rebuild is expected to be completed by the end of 2022 and the building open in the first quarter of 2023.
Ends
Issued by Coastlands Shoppingtown and the Mahara Gallery Trust Board
Media contacts
Coastlands Shoppingtown: Richard Cathie, Chairman, Coastlands Shoppingtown, 04 902 9899.
Mahara Gallery Trust Board: Kevin Ramshaw, Secretary, Mahara Gallery Trust Board, 04 904 7104 / 0274 507 420.
Coastlands sponsors premier MAHARA exhibition gallery
The premier exhibition space in the new MAHARA Gallery will be known as the Coastlands Gallery in recognition of a contribution of $150,000 to the Gallery redevelopment project by Coastlands Shoppingtown.
Coastlands Chairman Richard Cathie said: “We are delighted to be involved.
“Part of our policy is to support quality developments that will enhance Kapiti as a place to be. This project is a perfect fit.
“MAHARA will make a fine home for the Field Collection and be a focal point for the numerous art lovers in our community. We congratulate all those involved.”
Mahara Gallery Trust Board Chairman, Gordon Shroff, says the sponsorship is a significant step forward in the project to redevelop the gallery.
“We are delighted that Coastlands has become the sponsor of the principal gallery space,” he said.
“Not only is it a significant boost to our funding, it’s also an expression of confidence in the Gallery by the leading retail outlet in the Kapiti community.”
The sponsorship applies to internal exhibition space on the ground floor of the new building. One of four exhibition galleries, it will host major exhibitions and occasional touring shows.
The other three galleries in the new building will be: a heritage gallery which will exhibit works from the Field Collection and local taonga; a Solo Artist’s Gallery which will focus on the work of local artists and a community gallery space which will be used for education purposes and community events.
The building itself will continue to be known as MAHARA.
The Mahara Gallery Redevelopment Project is a partnership involving the Mahara Gallery Trust Board, Kapiti Coast
District Council (KCDC) and the Field Collection Trust.
KCDC is providing one third of the $6.5 million project cost with the remaining two thirds being raised by the Mahara Gallery Trust Board.
The Field Collection Trust is gifting the Field Collection of 44 art works, 24 by Frances Hodgkins, New Zealand’s most celebrated expatriate artist.
Gordon Shroff said that as well as the Coastlands sponsorship, the Gallery Board has been fortunate in securing significant grants from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, NZ Lottery Grants Board, and a variety of trusts and private individuals.
“At this stage, we are now only four percent away from meeting our share of the project cost,” said Gordon Shroff. However, we are not resting on our laurels. The Trust is continuing with its fundraising, recognising that every dollar we raise helps us meet unexpected costs and gives us a chance to better resource the modest fixtures and fitting allowed for in the project budget.”
The Gallery rebuild is expected to be completed by the end of 2022 and the building open in the first quarter of 2023.
Ends
Issued by Coastlands Shoppingtown and the Mahara Gallery Trust Board
Media contacts
Coastlands Shoppingtown: Richard Cathie, Chairman, Coastlands Shoppingtown, 04 902 9899.
Mahara Gallery Trust Board: Kevin Ramshaw, Secretary, Mahara Gallery Trust Board, 04 904 7104 / 0274 507 420.