The Collection

The acquisition and care of works of art is central to a public art gallery's function. Collections are held in our care for the benefit of the Marlborough community.

The Gallery acquires works of art through gift, bequest, and transfer. Acquisitions are made in accordance with criteria set out in our acquisition policy and collection management plan.

We also actively collect for our library collection, which contains fine art publications, magazines, exhibition catalogues and media clippings.

Collections tell layers of stories about donors and collectors. Many of the donors of works to this collection have a history of supporting the Millennium Art Gallery. Several of the works are by artists who have exhibited at the Gallery.

See copyright statement

Iosefa Leo, born 1963. Afio Mai, Haere Mai, Welcome
Walnut. Gift of Frances Chaytor. MAG2001.1

Nationally and internationally significant artists who have a connection with Marlborough are represented in the permanent collection.

Included are works by
Bill Culbert,
Iosefa Leo,
J S Parker,
Don Peebles,
Marilynn Webb, and
Sir Tosswill Woollaston.

A selection from the permanent collection of the Millennium Art Gallery ...