Leeds Art Collections Fund
Founded in 1912, the Fund is one of the oldest supporting 'Friends' bodies for the visual arts in Great Britain. An independent Registered Charity (no. 529300) the Fund receives grant aid towards administration costs from Leeds City Council Leisure Services.
Through subscriptions and fundraising events the LACF enriches the collections of Leeds Galleries.
Member Benefits
* Free admission to all Leeds fee-charging sites: Abbey House, Armley Mills, Lotherton Hall, Temple Newsam, Thwaite Mills Watermill
* Free admission to Burton Constable Hall, East Yorkshire
* Regular invitations to openings and private views
* Escorted visits to galleries, country houses and artists' studios at home and abroad
* Opportunities to meet others with an interest in the arts at special members events such as gallery talks and behind the scenes tours
* Complimentary copy of the annual Leeds Museums and Galleries Review
* Regular mailing of the Leeds Museums and Galleries Exhibitions and Events Leaflet
Become A Member
Membership provides access to the pleasure of new acquisitions, enjoyable education on the visual arts and a variety of social activities. New members are welcome.
The membership year runs from 1 October to 30 September. The intial payment, if in April or later, gives membership to the September of the following year.
Minimum Subscription:
Single £15 Annual, £225 Life
Joint £20 Annual, £275 Life (Two adults at same address)
Young Friend (under 26 years) £5
For an application form - please call: 0113 264 7321.