the hackett foundation 2007 annual report - The University of ...

B e r n d t M u s e u m– A b o r i g i n a l A r t a n d C u l t u r e a t U W ACurrently housed in a small basement in the SocialSciences Building at the University is one of the finestcollections of Aboriginal art in the world. Due torestrictions in size and space, less than 1% of the totalcollection can be put on display.Many UWA Alumni have already pledged their supportvia gifts to the Cultural Heritage Fund through the AnnualAlumni Gift Appeal. The Campaign is in full swing nowthat the site has been finalised alongside the University’sexisting Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery.As with the Business School Campaign, this campaign’sfundraising strategy has two key objectives: theconstruction of a suitable building which will providea world-class venue to celebrate the indigenous culturesthat define Australia and the establishment of a resourceendowment fund to attract and maintain programmingand resources commensurate with a museum ofinternational standing. The fund will ensure the BerndtMuseum can expand its existing collections and build onits collaborations with regional Aboriginal communities.“The fund will ensure the BerndtMuseum can expand its existingcollections and build on itscollaborations with regionalAboriginal communities.”Total Received Outstanding Pledges Total CommittedCultural Heritage Special Projects Fund $108,524 $9,140 $117,664Berndt Museum Resource Fund $150 $450 $600Berndt Museum Project (Bequest) $441,049 $1,560,976 $2,002,025Berndt Museum Building Fund $200 $450 $650TOTAL $549,923 $1,571,016 $2,120,939Financial data correct @ 31 July 2007