NZ at Venice

To become a Patron

Dayle Mace and Leigh Melville, Joint Head of Patrons and the Commissioner, Jenny Harper, invite contributions from supporters of the arts to enhance the exhibition of New Zealand visual art at the world’s most prestigious arts biennale.

For donations of $5000 and above you can become a member of an exclusive group, the Patrons of the Venice Biennale 2013.

In recognition of your support you will be offered:

• A rare opportunity to be part of New Zealand’s presence at one of the world’s most influential cultural events
• Two tickets for the Vernissage three-day preview period Wed 29 – Friday 31 May prior to the official opening of the Biennale, attended by VIPs, media and invited arts professionals. A very limited number of these tickets is made available to each participating county
• A copy of any New Zealand 2013 Venice Biennale publication
• Acknowledgement in promotional materials at the 2013 Venice Biennale and in New Zealand
• Invitations to opening functions and ceremonies; 
• A special limited edition artwork by Bill Culbert: Bucket, Croagnes, 2012 (see below)
  

For more details, please feel free to contact: 

Dayle Mace:
+64 (027) 497 4118
demace@mace.co.nz

Leigh Melville: 
+64 (021) 406 678
leigh@artandobject.co.nz

Scroll down the page for bios on Dayle and Leigh

NZ at Venice Patrons

Adrian Burr & Peter Tatham
Adrienne Lady Stewart
Alan & Christine Hedlund
Alastair Carruthers & Peter Gordon
Anah Dunsheath
Andrew & Jenny Smith
Andrew Patterson & Andres Arcila
Annabel Langbein & Ted Hewetson
Anne Coney
Anthony Wright & Selene Manning
Art & Object
Bob & Vicki Blyth
Brad & Maree Butterworth
Carolyn Reid & Phillida Reid
Chartwell Trust
Chris & Dayle Mace
Crane & Sons Ltd
Dame Jenny Gibbs
Daniel & Jillian Friedlander
David & Angela Wright
David Wilton
Donald & Leigh Melville
Estelle Martin
Friedlander Foundation
Gabrielle Tasman & Ken Lawn
Garth & Lisa Gallaway
Gary Langsford & Vicki Vuleta
Georgina & Jolyon Ralston
Glenn & Sonya Hawkins
Helen Gillespie
Jan Warburton
Jenny Todd
Jo & Alistair Blair
John & Jo Gow
Keitha & Connel McLaren
Keith & Rhonda Lloyd
Kent & Gaye Gardiner
Leigh & David Teece
Lyn Williams & Rebecca Turner
Margaret Anderson
Margaret Malaghan
Michael Laney & Monica Ryan
Miranda Spary & Philippa Archibald
Nadene Milne & Christopher Hall
Paul & Christelle Dallimore
Peter & Sue Cooper
Peter Macky & Michael Best
Philip Carter
Philippa Atkinson
Philippa Lady Tait
Richard & Angela Seton
Richard & Kate Burtt
Richard Scouler & Sarah Mitchell
Robyn & John Spooner
Roger & Reydan Weiss
Ross & Josephine Green
Ross & Nicky Pennington
Sarah Hopkinson & Danae Mossman
Stephen & Virginia Fisher
Terrieann & Bruce Dean
Trevor & Jan Farmer

Joint Head of Patrons: Dayle Mace

Joint Head of Patrons: Leigh Melville

Dayle Mace has been a longstanding supporter and patron of both the visual arts and theatre communities in New Zealand. Dayle is an ardent advocate of contemporary New Zealand art and was on the Philanthropy Taskforce set up to look at and advise on philanthropy in New Zealand.

Key positions that Dayle holds in her philanthropic work are: Chair of Auckland Art Gallery Patrons; Board Member of the Auckland Art Gallery Foundation; Board Member of the Edmiston Trust; Board Member of the Auckland Art Fair Trust; Board Member of the NZ Book Council; member of Elam Advancement Advisory Board; member of Arts Regional Trust Board; Chair of the Auckland Theatre Company Patrons. She also serves on the Creative Giving Reference Group.

Leigh is a dedicated and enthusiastic arts professional. Working in dealer galleries since the late 90s, she has held several management positions and in 2007 joined the founders of Art + Object in establishing their new auction house; her current role is Manager of the art department.

Leigh is actively involved in supporting a number of philanthropic organisations. She has worked for the Louise Perkins Foundation, assisting with art projects, and is a member of the Opera Guild, providing financial assistance to young opera singers. Leigh is an executive member of the St Cuthbert’s Old Girls’ Association Committee, raising funds to provide scholarships for those who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend the College.

Attending the Venice Biennale in 2009 and 2011, Leigh is delighted to have joined Dayle as joint Head of the Patrons group and is looking forward to being part of supporting New Zealand at this prestigious event in 2013.