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For over forty years, Murdoch University's Art Collection has been enriched through generous artwork gifts, financial donations & bequests.
We sincerely thank our donors for their pivotal support, which assists us in building a collection of national significance and ensures it remains an integral part of our students, staff and visitor’s campus experience.
A lasting contribution can be made via an artwork gift, financial donation or bequest, either through the Federal Government’s Cultural Gifts Program or to the University Foundation.
Murdoch University is a registered donor recipient of the Federal Government’s Cultural Gifts Program. This program encourages the gifting of significant cultural items to public art galleries, museums, libraries and approved collections by offering donors a tax deduction for the market value of the gift(s).
For further information please contact Art Collection Curator Mark Stewart.

Ian Fairweather, Mother and Child, 1956. Oil and tempera paint on board, 37 x 50 cm. Donated by Dr Harold Schenberg 1975.
Our donors
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2020
Julienne Penny & Gavin Bunning
Lisa Wolfgramm
Alan R. Dodge AM & Neil Archibald
Mary Hill
Woodside Energy Ltd
Turner Galleries Art Angels Program
Estate of Miriam Stannage -
2019
Melvin Yeo
Adam and Grace Sims
Alan R. Dodge AM and Neil Archibald
Kate O'Brien
Jenny & Wyborn Seabrook
Robyn Marinovich
Estate of Bob Brighton
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2018
Andrew Browne
Brent Harris
Connor Youngs
Estate of Lavinia Sinclair
Kate O’Brien -
2017
Brian Blanchflower
Godfrey Blow
Dr Ian Constable & Dr Elizabeth Constable
Alan R. Dodge AM & Neil Archibald
James Erskine
Geoffrey Hilton
Marcel Seeman-Teschendorff
Penelope & Rodney Thompson -
2016
Richard Barker & Felicity Johnston
Brigitte Braun
John Catlin & Seva Frangos
Alan R Dodge AM & Neil Archibald
Gary Dufour & Siné MacPherson
Col Jordan
Conor Youngs
Geoffrey Hilton
Jenny & Wyborn Seabrook
Mary Hill
Tamara Graham -
2015
Gerie & Ole Hansen
Dr Johanna Lagerberg & Dr Stephen Swift
John Catlin & Seva Frangos
Sir James Cruthers
John Nixon
Julian Goddard & Glenda de Fiddes
Jurek Wybraniec -
2014
Adam Derums
The Hart Family
Dr Fredrick Nagle & Georgina Nagle
Geoffrey Hilton
Jane Tangney & Graeme Boyle
Dr Ian Constable & Dr Elizabeth Constable
Jacquie McPhee
Kate O’Brien
Mary Hill
Ray Wilson OAM -
2013
Bevan Honey
Dr Fredrick Nagle & Georgina Nagle
Helen Burke
Jacquie McPheeAcquisition Appeal
Lead Gift Donor
Kevin Hewison
Supporting Gift Donors
Jenny Mills
Alan R Dodge AM & Neil Archibald
Penelope & Rodney Thompson
Dario & Susan Amara
Dr Fredrick Nagle & Georgina Nagle
Geoff & Yvonne Ellies Hancy
Wesfarmers ArtsGift Donors
Amy Barrett-Lennard & Michael Levine
Jane Tangney & Graeme Boyle
John Catlin & Seva Frangos
Megan & Arthur Criddle
Dr Alison Gaines
Jude Van Der Merwe
Maxine Murray & Michael Wiggin
Melvin Yeo -
2012
Alan R Dodge AM & Neil Archibald
Bankwest
Brenda L Croft
Brook Andrew
Dr Diane Mossenson & Dan Mossenson
Jacquie McPhee
Jennifer Chauvel
Kate O’Brien
The Way Family
Marion Borgelt
Stuart & Jan MillerAcquisition Appeal
Lead Gift Donor
Jenny Mills
Supporting Gift Donors
The Way Family
Alan R Dodge AM & Neil Archibald
Penelope & Rodney Thompson
Nathan Giles
Kate O’Brien
Dario & Susan Amara
Robyn Glindermann
Dr Fredrick Nagle & Georgina Nagle
Geoff & Yvonne Ellies Hancy
Fred Chaney AO & Angela Chaney
Wesfarmers ArtsGift Donors
Amy Barrett-Lennard & Michael Levine
Colin & Holly Story
Vicky Dodds
Terry S Noble
Chris & Mary Hill
Dr Geoffrey Gallop
Dr Alison Gaines
Galliano Fardin
Evi Ferrier
Jude Van Der Merwe
Maxine Murray & Michael Wiggin
Anonymous Donor -
2011
Brent Harris
Harry & Demetra Xydas
Dr Fredrick Nagle & Georgina Nagle
Dr Jeffrey Hay & Di Hay
Jenny Mills
John Catlin & Seva Frangos
Peter Sarfaty Fund -
2010
Alan R Dodge AM & Neil Archibald
Chris & Mary Hill
David Forrest & Jánis R Nedéla
John Catlin & Seva Frangos
Penelope & Rodney Thompson
The Brown family
Trevor Richards & Mary Burns -
2009
Alan R Dodge AM & Neil Archibald
Bob Brighton
Dr Ian Bernadt & Sue Bernadt
Richard Barker & Felicity Johnston
Ted Snell & Mary Moore
Tony & Pam Jones -
2008
Alan R Dodge AM & Neil Archibald
Alex Spremberg
Brent Harris
Kate O’Brien
Robert Juniper AM & Patricia Juniper
Rodney Glick, Chris Hill
& Sohan Ariel Hayes
Jenny Mills -
2007
Audrey Baker
Christopher Pease
David Forrest & Jánis R Nedéla
Harry Hummerston
Jenny Mills
Ken & Lisa Fehily
Wesfarmers Arts -
2006
Bob Brighton
Brian Blanchflower
Dr Ian Bernadt & Sue Bernadt
Estate of Howard Taylor
Jennifer Chauvel
Jenny Mills
Tony & Pam Jones -
2005
Brigitte Braun
Dr Chai Thiam Tan & Sandra Tan
Dr Ian Bernadt & Sue Bernadt
Eveline Kotai
David Forrest & Jánis R Nedéla
Judy Wheeler
Ray Van Kempen
Jane Sommerley
Julian Goddard
Yvette Watt & Michael Shrapnel
Dr Bengt Korman OAM & Helen Korman -
2004
Dr Ian Bernadt & Sue Bernadt
Tony & Pam Jones
Stuart Elliot
Dr Bengt Korman OAM & Helen Korman
National Gallery of Australia
John Stringer -
2003
Diana Warnock
Australian Mutual Provident Society
Dr Ian Bernadt & Sue Bernadt
Nada Nadanasabapathy
Ray Wales
William Boissevain
John Stringer -
2002
Brigitte Braun
Dr Micheal McCall
Dr Ian Bernadt & Sue Bernadt
Jo Hill
Dr Bengt Korman OAM & Helen Korman
John Francis Boyd Bequest
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2001
Chris & Mary Hill
Miriam Stannage
Brigitte Braun
Dr Chai Thiam Tan & Sandra Tan
Dr Micheal McCall
Dr Ian Bernadt & Sue Bernadt
Hans Arkeveld
Mary Macha AM -
2000
Leith Jansen
Chris & Mary Hill
Brian McKay
Dean Home
Jan Hart
Dr Ian Bernadt & Sue Bernadt
Dr Chai Thiam Tan & Sandra Tan
Milton Moon -
1999
Dr Ian Bernadt & Sue Bernadt
Ron McKay -
1998
Dr Micheal McCall
Tania Ferrier
Jenny Dadich
John Roberts AO -
1997
Lindsay & Ann Pow
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1996
The Christensen Fund
Ryan Donald
Dr Ian Bernadt & Sue Bernadt
Tate Adams -
1995
The Watson family
Jon Tarry
Tony & Pam Jones
Ian & Maria Duthie -
1994
Ian Cullen
Kadek J Pramartha
Kadek Jangopramart -
1993
Barclays Bank
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1992
Bob Brighton
Anonymous Donor -
1991
M Cush
Ian Richmond
Mensares Estate
Eastpoint Plaza -
1983
Rural & Industries Bank of Western Australia
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1980
Shiu Hon Wong
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1979
Cherry Lewis
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1978
Leonard Long
Cherry Lewis -
1977
Cherry Lewis
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1975
Dr Harold Schenberg
University of Western Australia
Anonymous Donor -
1974
Dr Harold Schenberg
Rix Weaver
John Morgan
Peggy Shaw