To restore and revitalise The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora will cost over $290 million, and although appropriately insured, the settlement covers about half of the total work to be done on site.
The Cornerstone Programme
Support Us
The Arts Centre Cornerstone Programme has been established to recognise those donors who have made major gifts and notified legacies to The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi ora, 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 few 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 is fully funded, guaranteeing that it returns to being a vibrant hub by 2022.
“In building terms, a cornerstone is the first stone set in place in a foundation.
All other stones are set in reference to and supported by this stone.”
Membership Benefits
Members of the Cornerstone Programme receive the following benefits, based upon the level of support gifted, including:
- Recognition on the Cornerstone Members board prominently displayed at The Arts Centre
- Sponsorship of a specific decorative stone carving feature in one of The Arts Centre buildings, which is uniquely affiliated to you
- Opportunity for recognition at fundraising activities/events
- Individual thanks in the Annual Report and on The Arts Centre web site
- Special invitations to events, public and private dinner with the Trust Board Chair and CEO
- Private tours of The Arts Centre for members plus your family and friends
- A unique piece of decorative limestone carving for your home or office
Support Levels
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.
Current Members
| Platinum Supporters | Dorothy Maclean |
| Gold Supporters | Boris, Wira and Wasyl Bereza Kathy Brown and Mark Wilson Jen Crawford and Andy Mathers Robert and Barbara Stewart Charitable Trust |
| Silver Supporters | Charles Fleischmann and Carol Caldwell Peter and Deirdre Cottrell Drummond Inheritance Trust In honour of Bill and Debbie Lipner Robin and Annette Mann Sally Page |
| Bronze Supporters | Margaret Austin Paddy and Gayle Cotter Susan Doig Virginia Nelson Dr Sue Nightingale and Dr Stuart Wise James Stringer Anonymous |
| Supporters | Martin Hadlee Henshaw Developments Trust Monica Ryan Dr Ian and Dr Lynne Lochhead |
Become part of the Cornerstone Programme
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.
You can help make a difference today
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
