New conversations, friendships and experiences with artists and with their art making.

BECOME A SUPPORTER

The McCahon House Gate programme helps build the careers of New Zealand artists. Our programme ⁠—The Gate Project — provides supporters with unique insights and experiences into the creative process of artists and art making.

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Barry Millar, Colin McCahon on the balcony of his French Bay home with friends, 1957. From Left: Diana Millar, Colin McCahon, Anne McCahon, Peter Tennant, Pat Hanly and Connie Larson

The McCahon House Gate programme helps build the careers of New Zealand artists. Our programme ⁠—The Gate Project — provides supporters with unique insights and experiences into the creative process of artists and art making.

We work with artists who have a proven track record. In addition to offering a three–month residency with a purpose built studio and stipend, we also offer artists professional development opportunities such as meeting art collectors, new project collaborations, and stronger professional networks, including opportunities for public speaking and exhibitions. We invite you to join the Gate Project and strengthen opportunities for New Zealand’s artists and our culture.

The Trust is a registered Charitable Trust (CC10637) and your subscription is tax deductible.

The Gate Project is our donor programme which allows you to support our artists in residence. 

Gate members have the satisfaction and enjoyment of getting to know artists, often at a transformational time of their career. 

Our Gate supporters programme offers and inspiring and welcoming community to anyone who wants to join us in building a stronger network for artists and their work in Aotearoa New Zealand. 

We offer afforable entry points for you to join The Gate Project:

Gate I     $300 annually 
Gate II    $1000 annually
Gate III   $2,500 annually
Gate IV   $5,000 annually

By donating to The Gate Project you are actively contributing to a more vibrant, dynamic and resilient visual arts sector. 

Being a Gate member allows you to:

Receive preferential entry to all McCahon House events. Including artist talks, open studios, special events and dinners.

Recieve first option on our alumni artist editions.

A 10% discount on any edition purchase.

Sign up at Gate II or above and receive a complimentary edition by either Wayne Youle or Taro Shinoda.

The Trust is a registered charity, your subscription is tex deductible.