Restoring and maintaining the twenty buildings at Te Matatiki Toi Ora that have been repaired and re-opened since the earthquakes continues to be a challenge.
Te Matatiki Toi Ora is a unique and outstanding cultural centre. Promoting, conserving and
maintaining the built heritage is one of our three strategic pillars:
Kaitiakitanga Guardianship:
restoring, and conserving the future.
The Arts Centre Cornerstone Programme recognises those donors who have made major gifts and both notified and realised legacies to Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, whose generosity and financial leadership sets a standard among supporters of the arts, culture and education. Their investment ensures the future of arts and culture in the heart of the city.
This programme provides long-term recognition for major supporters and expresses gratitude for their loyalty and commitment through a range of unique benefits.
A valued group of generous donors has been making significant and regular gifts to The Arts Centre over the past number of years. The Arts Centre has also been named as a notified beneficiary in several future bequests. This group is considered the founding members of the Cornerstone Programme, and see and understand the vital difference that they are making.
You are encouraged to join this visionary group in ensuring that The Arts Centre restoration and ongoing maintenance is fully funded, guaranteeing that it is a vibrant hub today and into the future.
Members of the Cornerstone Programme receive the following benefits, based upon the level of support gifted, including:
| Diamond Supporters |
The late Boris, Wira and Wasyl Bereza Robert and Barbara Stewart Charitable Trust |
| Platinum Supporters |
The late Dorothy Maclean The Friends of the Arts Centre |
| Gold Supporters |
Kathy Brown and Mark Wilson Jen Crawford and Andy Mathers Charles Fleischmann and Carol Caldwell Robin and Annette Mann WALK Christchurch Anonymous |
| Silver Supporters |
Paddy and Gayle Cotter Peter and Deirdre Cottrell Drummond Inheritance Trust In honour of Bill and Debbie Lipner Sally Page Dame Adrienne Stewart Jill and Mark Todd Anonymous |
| Bronze Supporters |
Gillian Archbold Margaret Austin Mark and Krissy Christensen Dr Ian and Dr Lynne Lochhead Virginia Nelson Dr Sue Nightingale and Dr Stuart Wise Brian and Beatrice Stokes James Stringer Anonymous |
| Supporters |
Martin Hadlee Henshaw Developments Trust Kate and Matthew Reid Monica Ryan |
Membership of the Cornerstone Programme is automatic to those who gift $5,000 or more to The Arts Centre or leave a legacy in their will to The Arts Centre. Levels of membership vary and are incremental over time, based upon the level of support received:
| Diamond Supporter | In excess of $100,000 |
| Platinum Supporter | $50,001 to $100,000 |
| Gold Supporter | $25,001 to $50,000 |
| Silver Supporter | $10,001 to $25,000 |
| Bronze Supporter | $5,001 to $10,000 |
| Supporter | $5,000 |
Support is welcomed from both individual and corporate supporters. Payments can be made by installment if preferred.
The Arts Centre is seeking your support as one of the members of our Cornerstone Programme. Your gift or legacy will ensure generations of New Zealanders and visitors to our city can enjoy everything The Arts Centre has to offer – now and into the future.
Join a like-minded group of patrons of the arts, culture and heritage, and enjoy the very special benefits of the Cornerstone Programme.
Click here to make a donation to the Cornerstone Programme
For more information on the Cornerstone Programme, or to discuss how you can support The Arts Centre, please contact our Fundraising Manager:
Phone:
03 366 0989
Email:
Fundraising Manager
Mail:
Fundraising Manager
PO Box 845
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
