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Whether you’re a philanthropist, arts enthusiast,
a newcomer to New Zealand and passionate
about our culture, our people, our landscape,
assist us and become a part of the experience.
The Sarjeant Gallery Trust
Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui
Rising up from Pukenamu Queens Park, Whanganui’s Sarjeant
Gallery Te Whare o Rehua holds prime position upon a green
landscape. Hailed as a must-see destination on the North Island
Arts Trail and home to one of New Zealand’s most significant art
collections, this heritage building resounds as a national treasure.

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Enhancing an Icon,
Embracing a Community
Opened in 1919 thanks to the generosity
of English immigrant Henry Henry Sarjeant,
the gallery has crafted a legacy of its own.
However, maintaining such a birthright is no
easy feat. The Sarjeant is at risk and we need
support from near and far to ensure its future.
Deemed a Category 1 Heritage Building,
earthquake damage poses a serious threat to
the building itself, and its inadequate storage
spaces jeopardised the NZ$28.8m collection
it was home to.
Securing the Sarjeant’s precious artworks
and igniting a renewed sense of confidence
and optimism in this precious building is
Whanganui’s aim. Thus, the Sarjeant Gallery
Trust (a registered charity) is embarking on
a Redevelopment Project to strengthen the
Sarjeant – constructing a new wing and futureproofing
the gallery and its storage areas – and
we want to share this special journey with all.
Whether you’re a philanthropist, arts enthusiast,
a newcomer to New Zealand and passionate
about our culture, our people, our landscape,
assist us and become a part of the experience.
One Man’s Vision...
Henry Sarjeant’s
love for Whanganui
The Sarjeant Gallery is renowned nationally,
yet its founder placed little emphasis on his own
generosity and support. Born in Gloucestershire,
England, Henry Sarjeant migrated to Whanganui
in the mid 1800’s, immersing himself in the local
community, farming culture and arts scene.
Noted by the local newspaper as, “a generous
supporter of all that made for the social and
intellectual betterment of the community, and
was a prominent member of the Philosophical,
Astronomical and Orchestral Societies,” it was
Henry’s love for his adopted city, his passion
for the arts and philanthropy, which saw him gift
a large sum of money to form the gallery and its
collection – a gift of over $70million in today’s
terms. His hope, “To establish and maintain in
the Borough of Whanganui a fine arts gallery
for the inspiration of ourselves and those who
come after us”.
Today, because of one man’s vision and support,
and the kind gifts of subsequent benefactors,
the Sarjeant collection has become one of
national importance.
A Building of Heart
and Stone...
The gallery is rightly positioned as a Category 1
listed building with Heritage New Zealand. Its
fabric, form and naturally lit exhibition spaces,
coupled with its Oamaru stone cladding, and
prominent position in Pukenamu Queens Park,
make the Sarjeant Whanganui’s most elegant
sculptural feature.
Looking to the future...
Redeveloping Sarjeant Gallery
Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui
A century later we are still building on Henry’s
legacy – preserving and presenting over four
centuries of art. Our vision is to create a new
era of inspiration, and bring the Sarjeant
into the future, through our our $35 million
Redevelopment Project.
The redevelopment will ensure the safekeeping
and preservation of the Sarjeant’s nationallyimportant
collection and Whanganui’s most
iconic building.

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It will include:
• Environmentally-controlled storage
and exhibition galleries
• Enhanced public access through
improved exhibition and education spaces
• Increased access to all parts of
the collection.
Destined to be the largest cultural project
undertaken in the region since the building
of the original Sarjeant Gallery in 1919, the
redevelopment will unite partners locally as
well as those from far and wide: the Whanganui
District Council, Whanganui Iwi, central
Government, and donors and sponsors
– both local and international.
This entire project is of national significance
as proven by central government’s commitment
of $10million; and further Council and
private donations now amount to a total of
approximately $32million in cash and pledges.
When it is completed the Gallery will be
one of the finest collecting and exhibiting
institutions in New Zealand and certainly
among the most beautiful.
“As Patrons of the Sarjeant Gallery Trust, Lady Janine and
I strongly endorse the redevelopment of the Sarjeant Gallery
as a vital part of New Zealand’s arts heritage. When the project
is completed, this institution will be one of the country’s finest
facilities and a proud feature in our cultural landscape.”
- Sir Jerry Mateparae
Why is Redevelopment Necessary?
The Sarjeant Gallery is deemed a serious earthquake risk, meeting
only 5% of the current New Zealand Building standards. Recently,
collections stored in the gallery basement were relocated to
offsite premises due to the risk posed by earthquake collapse and
environmental damage. The basement was not designed as a storage
space for works of art – limited access and no environmental or
temperature control along with changes in temperature can lead
to cracking, flaking and warping of works, making them very
expensive to repair.
The absence of environmental controls in the gallery spaces has also
hindered exhibition interest from national and international touring
artists, as the Sarjeant fails to meet stringent requirements.
1. Whanganui’s Sarjeant
Gallery, Est. 1917
2. Mr. Greg Anderson,
Director
3. Warren & Mahoney
re-development - Main exterior
4. Gallery view
5. Ans Westra, Ratana Church,
Raetihi, c. 1964
6. Lady Janine and
Sir Jerry Mateparae
7. Warren & Mahoney
re-development - North View
8. Bernardino Poccetti,
Christ Bearing the Weight
of his Cross, c. 1563-1612
9. Modern gallery spaces

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Giving Back... Opportunities
for our people
The Sarjeant Gallery brings art and people
together in more ways than one. Our supporters
open doors for us and we aim to give back.
Thus, creating opportunities for our people to
network, connect and immerse themselves in
New Zealand’s rich culture is paramount to our
own success as a leading art institution.
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Events calendar...
Throughout the year, we invite those who so
generously gift to the Sarjeant opportunities to
join us for sponsored events, creating networking
opportunities within local and national business
communities and wider industries.
Gallery showcase...
Plan in Motion...
Constructing and strengthening
Supporting the Sarjeant...
Join us
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We’re proud of the people supporting our project,
and are thrilled to offer unique naming rights
opportunities to one of the Sarjeant’s display and
public areas as a show of our appreciation.
People meeting people...
The Sarjeant is for people and it’s our mission to
unite individuals, groups, businesses from all walks
of life. Whether you be a visitor to Whanganui,
an arts advocate and philanthropist like Henry
Sarjeant himself, or relocating to New Zealand, the
gallery endeavours to foster a unique link between
all people, supporting them with individual
pursuits and those within our community.
Preserving the ‘then’ and creating the ‘now’ is
the impetus behind the Redevelopment Project.
By constructing purpose-built storage facilities to
the north of the existing gallery, with additional
exhibition space, education facilities and events
space, it will enable more of the permanent
collection to be displayed, as well as securing
the collection for the future.
The original Sarjeant Gallery will be strengthened
using base isolation, and specialist environmental
controls will feature throughout public and storage
spaces, thus preserving collections on display and
touring exhibitions visiting Whanganui.
Rebuilding the Sarjeant and maintaining its
legacy, is not a one-man job – we need support.
Preserving this precious piece of New Zealand
history extends well beyond our own gates,
and we invite all likeminded individuals and
businesses to venture with us.
Supporting our Sarjeant means joining our
community and following in the footsteps of the
late Henry Sarjeant himself. Dedicated support,
be it private or publicly recognised, enables us
to bring the Sarjeant into the future, showcase
its collections and demonstrate our commitment
to the New Zealand art scene.
The Sarjeant online...
To see the Sarjeant Gallery in person is a wonder
to behold and an unforgettable experience.
For those who haven’t yet had the opportunity
to visit, we encourage you to explore our website:
www.sarjeant.org.nz
A rare opportunity...
The chance to become involved in such an
iconic piece of New Zealand is not something
that presents itself often. By contributing to the
gallery, supporters will cement themselves into
the very fabric of New Zealand arts and culture
in a manner that will benefit generations to
come. To become part of this fantastic project
please contact:
Greg Anderson,
Gallery Director
greg.anderson@sarjeant.org.nz
Phone 06 349 3246
“The Sarjeant Gallery brings art and people
together in more ways than one. Our supporter’s
open doors for us and we aim to give back.”
A Gallery for All...
Securing a future
The Sarjeant Gallery holds, in trust, thousands
of artworks which contribute strongly and
uniquely to New Zealand’s cultural identity.
Through the completion of the Sarjeant Gallery
Redevelopment Project, we will see this nationally
significant collection safeguarded for generations
to come and a facility whose quality will be
measurable by international standards.
Despite being a major capital project, this is not
simply a story about bricks and mortar. With a
much enhanced facility, the Sarjeant’s aim is to
export our knowledge beyond the walls of the
Gallery and extend our reputation throughout
New Zealand and beyond.
Through use of internships, we will disseminate
our professional skills to the community;
we intend to expand the capacity of our
Tylee Cottage artist-in-residence programme
to make it more attractive to national and
international artists; and with a world-class
exhibiting space we will be able to partner
with larger institutions (nationally and
internationally) to bring quality cultural
experiences to regional New Zealand.
In doing these things we will provide a
cosmopolitan artistic environment, promote
greater acceptance and understanding of
New Zealand’s many cultures and be one of
the country’s leading platforms of creative
expression and education.