Patrons
Patrons are integral to Modern Art Oxford, helping the organisation to deliver a world-class, inclusive artistic programme with a truly local bearing. They form part of an exceptional community of supporters and enjoy a range of benefits throughout the year.
“What I really love about my involvement with Modern Art Oxford is that I can support the organisation’s vital work with artists, audiences and communities while developing my knowledge of contemporary art, with unrivalled access to artists, international art events, institutions and exclusive private collections, in a way that is fun and exciting.” MAO Supporter, 2023
Benefits
Invitations to all preview dinners
Invitations to curator-led exhibition tours
VIP morning at Frieze Art Fair
Access to limited editions
Access to international art trips
International trips are on a first come, first served basis with priority given to Commissioning and Director’s Circle members. Trips incur additional costs not covered by membership.
Join as a Patron
Patron support is £500 for the year; Joint Patron is £1,000. Support Modern Art Oxford. See things differently.
Adapt Transform preview party, 2022. Image by Phil Brooks
Renew today to keep enjoying a range of benefits
We hope you’ve enjoyed a year of rewarding visual art experiences. Please continue supporting the gallery by remaining a Patron.
Boundary Encounters preview party, 2023. Image by Oxford Atelier
Your contribution
- A £500 contribution encompasses a £425 voluntary donation, which is eligible for Gift Aid. A minimum £75 payment is required to cover the cost of benefits.
- A Joint Patron £1,000 contribution encompasses a £850 voluntary donation and a minimum £150 benefits payment.
Benefits are offered to the named Patron(s) only and inclusive of VAT.
Marina Abramović, Presence and Absence, 2022. Courtesy of the artist and the Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford. Photo: Tim Hand
Up next for Patrons
In 2025/26 supporters will enjoy an exciting programme of VIP visual art experiences. They are also able to access an ever-popular calendar of short and long haul art trips, that explore the contemporary art scene abroad whilst contextualising Modern Art Oxford’s exhibitions at home.
How your support helps
Thanks to your support, more people have enjoyed access to the transformative benefits of visual art and Modern Art Oxford remains one of the UK’s leading modern and contemporary art spaces.
Martin Glover BSL Tour of Anish Kapoor: Painting at Modern Art Oxford, 2022
With thanks to
Our Patrons, Cecilia Akerman & Thomas Kressner, Kathryn Albrecht, Ronán & Róisín Allen, Kirsty Anson, Hussein Barma, Nicholas Berwin, Jacqueline Bowman, Marie Boyle, Jacqueline Chilton, Monica Chung, Sandra Clarke, Elizabeth Collins, Caroline Costin Wright, Christina Cree, Deborah Dance, Peter & Manina Dicks, Sarah Lee Elson, Natalie Fellowes, Pravin Fernando, Didi & Peter Forster, Jessica & Peter Frankopan, Joanna Gemes, Lynne Granger, Stephen Grant, Emilie Gregg, William & Christine Hanway, Victoria Harper, Andrea Hartley, James Harvey, Soo Hitchin, Anne Marie & Geoffrey Isaac, David Isaac, Marcelle Joseph, Audrey Klein, David & Karen Korn, Frank Krikhaar, Paula Lent, Dom & Tif Loehnis, Jenny Loehnis, Liza Lovdahl Gormsen, Nicola Mardas, Elizabeth McCarthy, Anne Millais, Heloisa Mizne, Flavia Nespatti, Sheen Ochavez, Maureen Paley, Midge Palley, Jennifer Park, Tatiana Perevozchikova, Tim Robinson & Daniela Colaiacovo, John & Lucy Stopford, Keri Stroemer, Ruth Swain, Andy Verschoyle, Audrey Wallrock, Sophie Watt, Jayne Williams, Sarah Wiseman, and those who wish to remain anonymous.