Place of Learning / Palace of Pleasure
Why Not Become A Member Of The Gallery?
The Members of the Gallery are affiliated to the National Gallery of Zimbabwe and they consist of corporate collectors and art lovers, artists, educators, buyers, collectors and members of the public who are interested in Zimbabwean art in general and the Gallery's affairs in particular. Membership is acquired by payment of an annual fee and in return members receive invitations to private exhibition viewings, a copy of the quarterly newsletter and a discount on The Gallery Shop purchases.

The membership affairs are run by a small voluntary committee of FRIENDS OF THE GALLERY who raise money to assist and develop the Gallery in various projects through fundraising events regular meetings with the gallery management. For more information contact the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, or pick up an application form from the reception today. (….available on the web site)
The Gallery needs your support! The National Gallery today is the hub, the centre for what is happening in art in Zimbabwe – it is a place of learning and a palace of pleasure.

FRIENDS OF THE GALLERY

Friends of the Gallery (FOG) was established in 1989 to support the activities of the NGZ and provide financial assistance through its own fund raising activities.  FOG is a legal entity operating with its own Constitution and annual accounts.  As such it is a separate and independent association from the Gallery.  FOG nominates representatives from its membership to act in liaison with the NGZ Board of Trustees.
FOG has a dynamic and active committee which has achieved many successes in the past and maintains a forward thinking planning mind for the future.  Operated by a voluntary elected committee, FOG is a non-profit making association with the income it receives or any profits earned from its activities being used in promoting its main objectives, which are as follows:

1. encouraging and promoting interest in the activities of the Gallery
2. assisting the Gallery in carrying out it’s duties and functions
3. raising funds for the development and improvement of the Gallery facilities
4. furthering the growth of the NGZ collection of art works by donations or bequests
5. educating the public in a better understanding and appreciation of art and cultural activities  as displayed and promoted by the Gallery.
6. assisting in the promotion and sales of works of art by the Gallery
7. assisting the Gallery in co-operation with other art organizations
8. Acquiring art works for the Permanent Collection

Over the years FOG has attracted financial assistance for instance from international organizations such as NORAD for an art school, as well as from various embassies such as the Royal Netherlands Embassy, U.S Charge d’Affaires, Belgian Embassy and more recently the European Union. FOG has built-up relationships and gained support from both international and local organizations such as HIFA, ZIVA, Environment Africa and with galleries such as Galley Delta and Verandah Gallery and schools including Hellenic Junior, Harare International, St George’s College, Prince Edward, Convent, Peter house and Watershed schools.

The main fund raising events and highlights of FOG to date include:

1998

• ‘Paint a plate’ Auction held at the National Gallery
• Launch of Corporate appeal for donations  for the Gallery

1999

• Auction of donated paintings at the Gallery

2000

• Participationing the opening event of Harare International Festival of the Arts
  and sale of hand painted badges
• A raffle of art works
• Materials donated to various Art Workshops held at the Gallery
• Purchase of a refrigerator for the gallery staff
• Refurbishment of gallery loudspeaker PA system
• Repair, sanding and sealing of the Courtyard Gallery floor
• Design of a new NGZ logo