Gallery 881 is passionate about fostering a vibrant local art ecosystem. Your contribution to our patron program plays a crucial role in maintaining this vision. By becoming a patron, you directly contribute to the development, sustenance, and enrichment of our community through art.

The Gallery 881 patron program provides us with the grassroots support we need to develop, support, and nourish the local art ecosystem. Your donation positively impacts our mission to support artists and educate the public about photography through free exhibitions and other free and low-entry programming for the community at large and also underserved populations.

WHY YOUR BEING A PATRON MATTERS

Vancouver has an important and rich history in photography. As Vancouver’s only art space solely devoted to the photographic arts, we hope you join us and become a patron to support and maintain our diverse and accessible art programming to continue our legacy of advancing photography at all levels of experiences. As a patron, you play a pivotal role in supporting artists and fostering public understanding of photography. Your patonage helps us curate and host free exhibitions, artist talks, workshops, community events, and student tours, allowing us to engage with diverse audiences. Our commitment extends to underserved populations, ensuring that art remains accessible to everyone.

WHAT WE OFFER

In many ways, Gallery 881 operates as an artist run centre. Our general programming encompasses a rich tapestry of art-related experiences, including art exhibitions that showcase lens-based art and photography, artist talks that provide insight into the creative process, workshops to enhance artistic skills, and community events that bring people together. Through your patronage, we're able to provide opportunities that are free or accessible at minimal cost.

PATRON LEVELS

We're excited to introduce four patron levels that offer exclusive benefits and opportunities for engagement. Our patron levels ensure that your commitment to supporting the arts is met with an array of exclusive privileges and opportunities. These benefits not only deepen your engagement with the local art ecosystem but also allow you to actively participate in the growth and success of Gallery 881. Choose the level that aligns with your passion for art and your desire to make a lasting impact on the community. Join us on this exciting journey of creativity, exploration, and connection.

BASIC PATRON BENEFITS (ALL LEVELS)

• Recognition on our website

• An invitation to the Annual Patrons Event (To Be Announced in 2024)

• A sense of pride in knowing you're making a tangible impact on the local art scene

1. STUDENT PATRON*

• All the benefits of our basic patron level.

• 20% discount on fine art printing from our print sponsor, PrintMaker Studio.

• *Students must be enrolled in a secondary school or post-secondary or within 1 year after their graduation from a secondary or post-secondary school. A student ID or diploma is required to proof of enrolment.

2. PRINT PATRON

• All the benefits of our basic patron level.

• Exclusive 10% discount on fine art printing from our print sponsor, PrintMaker Studio.

3. COLLECTOR PATRON

• All the benefits of our basic patron level.

• Exclusive 10% discount on fine art printing services from our print partner, PrintMaker Studio.

• Priority access to limited edition prints from featured artists.

• 10% discounts on purchasing artwork from our non-exhibition art collections including the Salon Wall and Flat File Project.

4. VISIONARY PATRON

• All the benefits of our basic patron level.

• Exclusive 10% discount on fine art printing services from our print partner, PrintMaker Studio.

• Priority access to limited edition prints from featured artists.

• 10% discounts on purchasing artwork from our non-exhibition art collections including the Salon Wall and Flat File Project.

• Opportunities to host private events at the gallery space.

JOIN US

Gallery 881 stands as Vancouver’s sole art space dedicated to photography. Your support as a patron solidifies our commitment to fostering diverse, accessible art programming. Join us today and become a patron to contribute to the enrichment of our creative community. Your support matters, and together, we can continue to inspire, educate, and connect through the power of art. Thank you for joining us!

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BECOME A CHAIRPERSON

Everyone deserves a seat at the table

Gallery 881 offers free and accessible programming to the public. Programs include artist talks, community events, and portfolio reviews. Many of our events require seating. For example, for our inaugural SlideNight, we welcomed 100 guests which required 100 chairs. Tickets to the event were only a modest $10. With three more SlideNights planned within a year, we are required to rent chairs on three additional occasions. Of course, we offer much more to to the community than SlideNight.

We kindly invite you to become a chair donor to help us maintain accessible art programming . The gallery has currently invested in 20 chairs. We are aiming for 100. Please consider donating a chair today. With your purchase, you provide a space(s) for one or more places at the table for members of your community. With every chair donation, the donors name is added to our online patron list. Donors also receive a signed and numbered limited edition art print. Become a Chairperson today!

Each Chairperson receives a special gift: a signed, limited editioned art print donated by artist John Goldsmith. “Lily“ is a 5.5 x 8” archival pigment print made on Hahnemühle cotton rag paper.