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Friends of the Galleries

Support your Galleries and become a Friends of the Galleries member today.

Membership gives you an insider’s view of Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, taking you into the world of art in ways that go beyond visiting and viewing.

Friends of the Galleries are also part of a social network of people who support the visual arts and enjoy unique Member benefits. There are a range of Membership categories to suit every need, while Memberships may also be purchased through the Gallery as a gift for a family member or friend.

Friends play an important role in the life and work of Townsville’s key public Galleries through the contribution to the acquisition of works of art, the mounting of visiting exhibitions, continual learning and the publication of new scholarship.

Download a Friends of the Galleries membership form (PDF)

Benefits

Enjoy the many benefits of becoming a Friends of the Galleries member, such as:

Friends of the Galleries membership card and welcome pack

Upon signing up, all Friends of the Galleries will receive a membership card to access many of the program’s benefits, and a pack of Gallery materials and publications to make them feel welcome and provide information about upcoming exhibitions and events.

Preferential booking

Friends of the Galleries will be given preferential booking to the Galleries’ annual program of workshops, lectures and social events.

Exclusive events

We will treat Friends of the Galleries to exclusive members only events at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, including talks, lectures and workshops. We will also arrange social outings to other arts and cultural institutions for Friends to mingle.

Complimentary copies of Gallery publications

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery order and develop a host of beautifully designed literary works to accompany major exhibitions. Upon request, Friends of the Galleries will be provided complimentary copies of select Gallery publications.

Discounted exhibition admission fees

By and large, access to exhibitions at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery is, and will remain, free. Where an exhibition admission fee is required to be charged, Friends of the Galleries will enjoy discounted rates.

Exclusive email updates

Friends of the Galleries will be able to keep up-to-date with all the happenings at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery through subscription to an exclusive quarterly email newsletter, and also receive periodic exhibition and event updates, and special offers from participating local businesses.

10% discount at the Gallery Shop

Friends of the Galleries will receive a 10% discount on all items in the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery shop upon presenting a valid membership card. Items for sale in the shop include small wares by local artists, publications, cards, lomography cameras and equipment, and great gift ideas.

Reciprocal member benefits

Friends of the Galleries will reap the rewards of their membership all around the country by receiving reciprocal member benefits with other participating regional, state and national cultural institutions upon presenting a valid membership card.

Discounts and special privileges

Download a printable version of the Friends of the Galleries benefits (PDF)

Arts, culture and entertainment

Born Wild Wholefood + Espresso 10% off meals.	The Balcony 10% off any meal purchase. Not valid with any other offer.
Reef HQ 10% off general entry. Not valid with any other offer.	Designs by Cotters 10% off storewide.
Event Cinemas $11.50 movie tickets everyday. Vmax an additional $3. Excludes 3D. Does not include special events.	Museum of Tropical Queensland 10% off full priced items, excluding food.
WHITE's Northward Grocer 10% off purchase, excluding cigarettes.	Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Discounts on workshops and 10% off purchases.
Peter Lawson Gallery 10% off original artworks.	Pinnacles Gallery Discounts on workshops and 10% off purchases.
Vault Shop 10% off in the Vault Shop at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery.	Sylvia Ditchburn Fine Art Gallery at Ogden Street 5% discount on Sylvia’s original paintings excluding specials.
Townsville Tenpin and Fun Centre $8 games (usually $12)

Fashion

AVANTI & PLAY by AVANTI
5% discount at AVANTI.

MaLi Silver
15% off all full-priced items

Health, homewares and services

Bluebell Logo

Bluebell Trading
15% off storewide excluding sale items.

Gecko logo Gecko Interiors
15% off storewide.

Speckled Hen Logo

The Speckled Hen Antiques
10% off stock.

Top Frames logo Top Frames
10% off custom framing and materials.

Terms and Conditions

Concession membership is offered to holders of Government-issued cards for pensioners and full-time students only. Seniors Business Discount Cards do not qualify for a concession. A full-time student ID card must be shown.
Membership benefits and discounts are only available upon the presentation of a valid Friends of the Galleries membership card.
Friends of the Galleries membership cards and their benefits are non-transferable.
Friends of the Galleries membership is non-refundable.
Reproduction of a Friends of the Galleries membership card in any form is strictly prohibited.
A fee of $5 per member per card is payable for all requested replacement cards.
Townsville City Council may terminate a Friends of the Galleries membership at its absolute discretion if a member fails to comply with these terms and conditions or misuses membership privileges.
A Friends of the Galleries membership will be considered ‘lapsed’ if not renewed by the due date.
The expiry date of an annual Friends of the Galleries membership cannot be suspended or extended past the expiry date stipulated on the membership card.
Townsville City Council reserves the right to change these terms and conditions or Friends of the Galleries membership benefits where necessary at any time without prior notice.