Overview of the Adopt a Painting scheme
The Friends organisation has supported the Gallery in several recent conservation projects but this positive work is a small drop in the ocean compared to the wider collections' needs for which the oil paintings alone number in excess of 800 items. There are many important works both on display and in our reserve collection desperately in need of attention.
The launch of the 'Adopt a Painting' scheme marks the 80th anniversary since the Ferens opened its doors to the public.
If you're interested in adopting a work from the attached list, all you need to do is contact us. We'll be happy to show it to you and talk further about the work needed. If you then decide that you want to go ahead with the adoption we will offer you the following benefits:
Your name on the picture label when the work is displayed
A behind the scenes visit to the conservator's studio with the curator to see the work in progress
The option to be present for the work's 'unveiling' when it returns to the Gallery
The opportunity to use the image on your own greetings card without paying the usual reproduction fees
The satisfaction of knowing that you have helped to preserve a unique work of art for the enjoyment of future generations
If you would like to help the Ferens Art Gallery in this way but can't afford adoption on your own, why not join up with friends, family or neighbours for a group adoption?
For more information please contact Kirsten Simister, Curator of Art on 01482 613911 kirsten.simister@hullcc.gov.uk
Image: Philip Wilson Steer, 'Boulogne Sands', 1891, [KINCM: 2005.6186] conserved with an annual Woodmansterne Conservation Award.
