Castlemaine Art Museum is forging ahead with plans for the future thanks to continued positive fundraising momentum.
CAM director Naomi Cass said that thanks to a major donation of $50,000, they had been able to launch an End Of Financial Year appeal to help raise funds to continue delivering artistic programs.
“As a not-for-profit organisation, CAM currently relies on generous community support for the remaining 70 per cent of its funding each year,” Ms Cass said.
“At present, we are working with stakeholders to achieve a more sustainable future and secure footing for CAM, but we need community support.”
Funds raised through the latest ‘CAM CAN’ campaign will allow the organisation to continue to exhibit local and national artists, commission artists to make new work, exhibit and care for the significant First Nations collection of ancestor tools and adornment, and offer free admission for all visitors.
At CAM, the past and present flow together with its renowned art and social history collections exhibited alongside contemporary art.
With your support the latest CAM CAN fundraising campaign can showcase emerging and mid-career artists through a vibrant calendar of exhibitions and new commission opportunities.
“This end of financial year, we invite you to consider supporting CAM to continue exhibiting living contemporary and First Nations artists, alongside a range of free programs, education initiatives and community events,” Ms Cass said.
Your tax-deductible donation, at every level, supports CAM to survive and thrive for artists and the broader community on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. To donate, visit castlemaineartmuseum.org.au/support
OPENING EVENT
CAM invites you to celebrate the latest Terrace Projection: Equal the Contest video work by Castlemaine-based photographer and filmmaker Mitch Nivalis and the exhibition opening of Transference featuring the work of Justin Andrews, Michael Graeve, Melinda Harper, Clayton Tremlett at Castlemaine Art Museum this Friday evening June 30 at 6pm.
Drinks and light refreshments will be provided thanks to major event sponsors, local winemaking co-operative Boomtown Wine, and local bar and brewery Love Shack Brewing Company. Refreshments supported by Murnong Mammas.
To register for this free event, visit www.eventbrite.com and search ‘CAM Opening Event’.
