Supporter

Become a Supporter today

Guests viewing JMW Turner's The Fighting Temeraire at the preview evening of the Turner: Art, Industry & Nostalgia exhibition at the Laing Art Gallery.

As a Supporter, you'll receive brilliant benefits and know that your support is helping to keep art, culture and heritage at the heart of the North East, which means we can: 

  • Provide a warm welcome to everyone, removing barriers caused by inequality and discrimination 
  • Care for, protect and share stories of North East heritage   
  • Offer spaces and activities to support wellbeing to create a happier, healthier society 
  • Ignite the imaginations of children and young people 
  • Raise awareness of the climate emergency and encourage our visitors to take action. 

£5 a month makes a big difference to us

You can support our museums and galleries by donating £5 a month or a one off payment of £60 a year. Or more if you would like to.

For your support, you will receive: 

  • invitations to VIP exhibition preview events (for you and a guest of your choice)
  • priority booking for exhibitions and events
  • regular must-see museums emails about what’s on at our venues 
  • quarterly updates about the impact of your support.

Giving just £5 a month will help us keep art, culture and heritage at the heart of the North East:

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Win an electric motorbike toy when you become a Supporter

Child's electric toy bike.

Become a Supporter by midday Thursday 12 December 2024 for a chance to win a toy electric motorbike, donated by LED Supply & Fit.

Giving just £5 a month will help us keep art, culture and heritage at the heart of the North East:

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Discover why others have chosen to Support us

"Culture, art and libraries are often the first to experience funding cuts but they help explain who we are, where we’ve come from and possibly where we’re going to." Anne Cowell

"Being a member is a great way of staying informed about the events in our area. It’s also nice to feel that, in a small way, you are helping to maintain a service vital to our community." Rob Scott 

"I want our region to have the richest cultural offering possible and hope to encourage more culture outside London." Melissa Wride 

"I chose to be a Supporter because £5 a month seems like such a small amount to contribute compared to the number of events and exhibitions I’ve had the joy of visiting, especially when I was younger and could only visit free local exhibitions. I particularly love The Late Shows. I want others to continue to have the opportunity to experience world-class art on their doorstep." Olivia Fryer