Following a presentation to the Rotary Club of Collie by Collie Gallery Group Chairperson Elizabeth Lindsay and Gallery Director Sarah Stanley, several Rotary Club members took out Friends of the Gallery memberships. In addition, the Rotary Club of Collie Board … Continued
In addition to providing significant support to the Shire of Collie towards its central business district revitalisation, of which the Collie Art Gallery is a key component, Lotterywest has committed to providing $5000 towards furniture, audio visual and kitchen equipment … Continued
The Coal Miners’ Welfare Board of Western Australia has provided a donation of $20,000, which will be used towards the cost of purchasing furniture and equipment for use in the new Collie Art Gallery. Secretary Ian Miffling said the Board … Continued
The Shire of Collie is a major supporter of the Collie Art Gallery, overseeing its construction as well as providing much-needed funds to support its operation once it opens its doors in early 2015. Shire of Collie President Wayne Sanford … Continued
BHP Billiton Worsley Alumina became the gallery’s first Benefactor when it agreed to contribute $5,000 towards the development of a website and IT infrastructure. BHP Billiton Worsley Alumina Refinery General Manager Michael Rix said the company was proud to support … Continued
Collie & Districts Community Bank Branch of the Bendigo Bank became the gallery’s first Premier Patron when it allocated $500,000 towards the gallery project. Ian Miffling, the bank’s board chairman, had this to say: