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As a Granite Guardian, you play a direct role in championing our creative region and shaping the future of arts in Central Victoria.
Granite Guardians have a remarkable impact on the gallery – enabling CAM to bring together contemporary artists and communities of this region and beyond, creating a lively institution of national relevance.

CAM’s Granite Guardians donations are recognised for 12 months from the time of donation.
You're welcome to donate your support on an annual basis, with options to provide your donation as an annual, quarterly or monthly payment.

Monthly Mates who donate over $84 per month (totalling $1,000+) will also be recognised as Granite Guardians.

All funds raised from artwork sales will provide crucial funding toward CAM's operations, programming and community engagement ― supporting local and national exhibitions, artist commissions, inviting and accessible programs, and care for the collection.

Prices range from $200-450. This is a unique opportunity to support CAM while building your personal art collection with exclusive works from the region. Or make someone a special gift!

Purchase Artworks Online
With only 150 limited-edition works available, the 2022 CAM Commissions are now available to purchase at the gallery and online.

We are delighted to launch a new conservation appeal to raise essential funds for the ongoing care and endurance of CAM's Collection.

A popular favourite of the Collection, this 1931 portrait of the Duchess, who many of us knew as the Queen Mother, by James Quinn requires a significant conservation treatment.

As identified by a qualified, professional conservator, the painting is in substandard condition due to mechanical cracking in the paintwork and surface dirt, with damage and warping to the frame, needing extensive repairs and cleaning. The significant conservation requires both painting treatment and frame treatment and rehousing.

We are seeking tax-deductible donations to enable this urgent conservation treatment by a professional conservator, with a fundraising target of $9,000 to support the conservation and associated costs such as freight and insurance.

Visitors are invited to view the work at CAM, which is currently on display in the Museum to raise awareness of this appeal. Please help us save this much-loved gem in the Collection. All contributions are gratefully received.

The Portrait's History

Painted by James Quinn (1869-1951) in 1931, a connection between Castlemaine Art Museum and the Duke and Duchess of York was briefly established when the couple briefly stopped at the Castlemaine Station to an enthusiastic audience on their way Royal Tour to Bendigo in April 1927.

After the war, the desire to commemorate the kindness experienced by wounded Castlemaine soldiers recuperating at the Duchess’ Strathmore family home, Glamis, led the Castlemaine Art Museum to commission a portrait of the Duchess for the benefit of the community. An anonymous donor funded the project.

James Quinn was considered appropriate as a well-recognised portrait painter with relatives in the district. Quinn gained rapid notoriety as a highly accomplished portrait painter, his many commissions included portraits of royalty, the military, statesmen, notable people, religious figures, and Japanese visitors to London. His casual, easy-going nature appears to have endeared him to many sitters and the artistic society.

The Duchess agreed to six sittings however, many more sittings were undertaken as three portraits were produced over the years. The portrait was entered in the Royal Academy where it remained on show at Burlington House London for three months prior to its journey to Castlemaine.

Sir Brudenell White unveiled the portrait on Saturday 5th December 1931 to much ceremony and local pride. James Quinn visited Castlemaine Art Museum in February 1936 at which time he donated two other works.

All donations $2 and over are tax-deductible.
Donate below or download and complete a Donation Form.

CAM brings together artists and communities of Central Victoria and beyond, creating a lively arts institution of national relevance.

Inspired by its remarkable historical collection and heritage-listed art deco galleries, CAM is where the old and new collide in unexpected ways. Check out this momentum in the 2022Annual Report.

CAM currently receives annual operational funding of $110,000 from Creative Victoria and $30,580 from Mount Alexander Shire Council. CAM is lean and effective with just 2.6FTE staff and a dedicated group of volunteers.

This campaign, and donations received, not only support the gallery but enable CAM to make a strong case to government and potential donors for further operational funding.

Donations of $2 and over are tax-deductible. Please donate below.

100 for $1,000 Campaign Donors at July 2023
Alcaston Gallery
Susan Allen
Amor, Williams and Sorensen Family
Rick Amor
Robert Baker
Neil Barrett
Christine Bell
Brendan Blake
Bowness Family Foundation
Mordecai Bromberg
Fiona Collyer
Robert Cordy
Mavourneen Cowen
Marion Downe
Diane Frape-Linton
Rena Geroe
Doug and Kerry Hansford
Cathrine Harboe-Ree
Ross Hicks
Stephanie Holt
Alison Inglis
Intouch Consultants
Anthony Knight
Beverly Knight
Margaret and Kathy Landvogt
Irene Lawson
Frank and Robyn Lewis
Christine Lloyd
Trevor Lloyd
Ian Lulham
Malcolm Macpherson
Ray Marginson AM, In Memory Of
James McArdle
Chris McAuliffe
Fiona McGauchie and James Penlidis
Christopher Menz and Peter Rose
Jenny Merkus
Sarina Meuleman
Paul Morgan
Kieren Naish
Ruth Neath
A and T Radford
Sac’O’Suds Launderette
Vic Say
Barbara Semler
Mark Sheppard
Helen Symon
Carolyn Tavener
The Hub Foundation Castlemaine
Thomas Timpe
Liz Tromans
Brian Walters and Sally Polmear
Peta White
John Wolseley
Anonymous x 1

Government Partners
Creative Victoria
Mount Alexander Shire Council

Program Partners
Albert and Barbara Tucker Foundation
Australian Government through the Culture, Heritage and Arts Regional Tourism (CHART) Program
Australian Government through the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund
Besen Family Foundation
Castlemaine State Festival
Christine Bell
Creative Australia (Australia Council for the Arts)
Friends of the Castlemaine Art Museum (FOCAM)
Gertrude: Contemporary Art on the Road
Peter Lovell and Michael Jan
Michael Rigg
Melbourne Recital Centre
National Library of Australia
NETS Victoria
Novo Resources
PHOTO 2024 International Festival of Photography
Project Eleven
Public Records Office of Victoria
Rotary Club of Castlemaine
Tom Burrowes
Victorian Government through the Pride Events and Festivals Fund 2022-23
Vizard Foundation
The Water Dragon Endowment

Legal Partner
Corrs Chambers Westgarth

In-Kind Supporters and Sponsors
Boomtown Wine
Canson Paper
Colour Factory
Harcourt Apples
Haymes Paint
Ian Hill Photography
Johnny Baker
Kayell Australia
Like Butter
Love Shack Brewing Company
Murnong Mummas
Musthave Vintage
Pidgeon Ward
Sonntag Press
StrangeLove
Tint Design
Union Studio

Media and Tourism Partners
Art Guide Australia
Castlemaine Mail
Midland Express

2022-23 Donors
Alcaston Gallery
Susan Allen
Rick Amor
Amor, Williams & Sorensen Family
Dee and Graham Burge
Frank and Robyn Lewis
Robert Baker
Belinda Bardas
Neil Barrett
Christine Bell
Brendan Blake
Cynthia Blanche
Bowness Family Foundation
Mordecai Bromberg
Kerin Carr
Heather Chapman
Andrew Christie and Elizabeth Newton
Fiona Collyer
Robert Cordy
Mavourneen Cowen
John Cruthers, Sheila Foundation
Marion Downe
Bernadette Ervin
Chelsi Foskett
Diane Frape-Linton
Friends of Bendigo Art Gallery Inc.
Friends of Castlemaine Art Museum
Stuart Garrow
Elizabeth Gaynor
Elizabeth Geddes
Rena Geroe
Geraldine Gerrish
Kristin and Graham Gill, Northern Books
Kathryn Hall and Rod Gibson
Andrew Hamilton
Doug and Kerry Hansford
Cathrine Harboe-Ree
Virginia Harkin
Geraldine Harris
Ross Hicks
Judith Holding
Stephanie Holt
Alison Inglis
Intouch Consultants
Jacinta and Tony Jackson
Lesley Kitchen
Beverly Knight
Anthony Knight
Margaret and Kathy Landvogt
Irene Lawson
Christine Lloyd
Trevor Lloyd
Ian Lulham
Stephen Machet
Malcolm Macpherson
Ray Marginson AM, In Memory Of
James McArdle
Chris McAuliffe
Fiona McGauchie and James Penlidis
Helen McInnis
Christopher Menz and Peter Rose
Jenny Merkus
Sarina Meuleman
Julie Millowick
Paul Morgan
John Nairn
Kieren Naish
Angela Neal
Ruth Neath
Kevin Nemeth
Valerie Newman
Gael L Newton
Lina Pahor
A and T Radford
Michel Reymond
Michael Rigg
James Roberts
Anne Robertson
Patricia Robins
Rotary Club of Castlemaine
Gary Russell and Ria Maguire through the APS Foundation
Sac’O’Suds Launderette
Vic Say
Joe and Julie Scoglio
Barbara Semler
Peter Sheldrake
Mark Sheppard
Amanda Simpson
Robert Stevens, Australiana Society
Irene Sutton
Fiona Sweet
Helen Symon
Carolyn Tavener
The Hub Foundation Castlemaine
Thomas Timpe
Liz Tromans
Laurene Vaughan
Rosemary Walls
Brian Walters and Sally Polmear
Peta White
Geoffrey Williams
Judith Williams
Clive Willman
Anthony Wilson
John Wolseley
Anonymous x 2

Historical Donors
Albert and Barbara Tucker Foundation
Anonymous Benefactors through Smith & Singer
Bardas Family
Christine Bell
Miss Winifred Brotherton
Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum (CAGHM) Foundation
Percy Chaster
K. and H. Cooper
Neil M Daly
E. B. Myer Charity Fund
James Farrell
Frances and Harold Abbott Foundation
Diane Frape-Linton
Sir John & Lady Higgins and Miss Catherine Higgins
Ian Potter Foundation
John T Reid Charitable Trusts
L & H Hecht Trust
Jack Loel
Peter Lovell and Michael Jan
Helen Macfarlane and The Macfarlane Fund
Helen Macpherson Smith Trust
Frank McKillop
Percy Baxter Trust
E. A. Richards
Michael Rigg
Sandhurst Trustees
A. C. and B. T. Sinclair
T. C., B. B. and S. R. Stoneman
The S. R. Stoneman Foundation
UTAH Foundation
Vizard Foundation
Walter J Whitchell
William Paxton Charitable Fund
Anonymous

CAM was founded through the efforts of the Castlemaine community and continues to play an important and privileged role as a custodian of a collection on behalf its community.

As well as supporting CAM, members receive a free yearly subscription to Art Guide Australia as part of their membership.

Volunteers provide support across all facets of the organisation, including guiding, front of house support, events, collection research, and administration. CAM is not currently accepting new volunteers. Subscribe to our newsletter (below) to keep up to date with future opportunities.

Friends of the Castlemaine Art Museum (FOCAM) is a supporter group for Members of the Castlemaine Art Museum to enhance their membership of CAM and enjoy art-related social fundraising events.

A small annual fee will ensure your support of CAM.
You will quickly recoup your membership fee. Benefits include:

• Priority, discounted booking to our fundraising events, including monthly CAM Conversations where artists, curators and other experts speak and add to your knowledge and enjoyment of art;
• Join the friendly group on bus excursions;
• Come along on organised car pool events to nearby galleries or artists' studios;
• Come to our Christmas break-up lunch, held exclusively for FOCAM Members;
• Join our Committee.

Our Committee works hard to ensure we bring you interesting events and excursions, and suggestions are always welcome. All funds raised at functions go to CAM. Your membership fee covers our costs and insurance.

To join Friends of Castlemaine Art Museum Inc. you must be a financial member of the Castlemaine Art Museum.

If you are a current CAM member, simply download the FOCAM Membership Form and email to info@castlemaineartmuseum.org.au or deliver to Reception at CAM.

The FOCAM membership year is from 1st December to 30th November.

FOCAM Membership Fees -
First Year $15 (includes $5 joining fee)
Annual Fee $10

Payment is to be made directly into Friends of Castlemaine Art Museum Inc. bank account or by cash handed to the Reception at CAM in an enveloped clearly marked with your name.