Freunde neue National Galerie

The Friends of the National Gallery have been passionately committed to art since 1977 and support the National Gallery Berlin, a cultural flagship with six (soon to be seven) venues. The association, re-established in 1977, is dedicated to the sustainable promotion of the National Gallery and its further development[3].

• Exhibition Projects: The Friends of the National Gallery enable about four to six large and small exhibition projects each year, making artworks from the 19th century to the present accessible to a wide audience. Over the past decades, they have realized over 150 exhibition requests[1][3].
• Art Acquisitions: The association has contributed over 300 artworks with a total value of 55 million euros to the collection of the National Gallery, including works by artists such as Barnett Newman, Otto Dix, and Jenny Holzer[1][3].
• National Gallery Prize: Since 2000, the Friends award the internationally renowned National Gallery Prize every two years, which honors young artists[1][3].

The main mission of the association is to sustainably promote the National Gallery and contribute to its further development. This is achieved through the support of exhibition projects, the acquisition of artworks, and the promotion of contemporary art. The association places great importance on patronage and the societal impact that extends beyond the National Gallery. The Friends of the National Gallery consider it essential to inspire a diverse community and strengthen the significance of the National Gallery as a vibrant, international institution[1][3].

• Financial Support: Financial resources for the acquisition of contemporary art and the realization of exhibition projects are provided through membership fees, donations, gifts, and legacies, as well as the interest income from a foundation established for this purpose[1][3].
• Corporate Engagement: Companies can participate as corporate friends, thereby contributing to the National Gallery's scope of action in times of tight public funding. This engagement strengthens the National Gallery as an innovative institution and profiles Berlin as a cultural city[4].
• Social Encounters: The association organizes up to 30 exclusive events per year, offering members the opportunity to meet artists and curators and gain insights behind the scenes of the art world[1].

The Friends of the National Gallery are an indispensable partner for the National Gallery Berlin, significantly contributing to the realization of exhibition projects, the acquisition of artworks, and the promotion of contemporary art through their commitment and financial support. The association embodies the idea of patronage and contributes to the cultural diversity of Berlin through its societal impact.

• 1 - https://freunde-der-nationalgalerie.de
• 2 - https://www.tagesspiegel.de/kultur/teuer-und-treu-3845128.html
• 3 - https://www.smb.museum/museen-einrichtungen/nationalgalerie/ueber-uns/foerderverein/
• 4 - https://freunde-der-nationalgalerie.de/mitgliedschaft/firmen-freunde/
• 5 - https://freunde-der-nationalgalerie.de/en/about-us/