White knights donate $300,000 to Castlemaine gallery
The Age | Carolyn Webb
Syndicated: Brisbane Times, Canberra Times, The Sydney Morning Herald, WA Today
Shock and anger at the closure of the 104-year-old Castlemaine Art Museum turned to joy on Wednesday night.
White knight private donors have pledged $300,000 to save the key Castlemaine tourist attraction, which was slated for closure after the board said it had insufficient funds to continue operating.
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
Gary SingerChief Executive Officer & Director Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Gary Singer |
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Emily WalkerAdministrator Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Emily Walker |
David MackayGallery Manager Sydney |