Friends of Sturt

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Friends of Sturt Annual Subscription
$50.00
Every year

Friends of Sturt is a volunteer group dedicated to supporting Sturt through community involvement and fundraising. United by a love of fine craft and art, and a commitment to seeing Sturt thrive.

The History of Friends of Sturt

The Friends of Sturt was established in 1991 as part of Sturt’s 50th Anniversary celebrations. Since then, the Friends have supported Sturt’s activities through fundraising initiatives, educational programs, social events and volunteer involvement.

The new Sturt Gallery and Studios Limited Board acknowledges and greatly values the time, commitment and generosity shown by the Friends of Sturt community over many years.

Sturt Gallery and Studios Limited is pleased to relaunch Friends of Sturt as a recognised supporter community, formally ratified within the organisation’s constitution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Sturt Gallery and Studios Friends of Sturt Subscription offers an opportunity to support the establishment of Sturt Gallery and Studios as an independent entity. By becoming a Friend of Sturt, you can stay connected with the Sturt community, participate in committees, and receive invitations to gallery previews, exhibitions, and other special Sturt events.

  • A Friends of Sturt Subscription is valid for 12 months and will automatically renew annually unless cancelled. If you wish to discontinue your subscription, please contact us prior to your renewal date.

  • There will be many opportunities to become involved with the new Sturt Gallery and Studios. Whether you are interested in volunteering, serving on or chairing a committee, or contributing in another way, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch to discuss how you can be part of the Sturt community.

  • The Sturt Gallery and Studios Constitution sets out the membership structure in Article 4: Members.

    • Sturt must have a minimum of three members.

    • The members of Sturt are Winifred West Schools (WWS) and The Founding Members

    Founding Members

    • Sturt must have at least 10 and no more than 20 Founding Members.

    • To become a Founding Member, a person must demonstrate a commitment to Sturt and its purpose; and meet the eligibility criteria for Founding Members.

    • Founding Members are appointed by the Board through a formal resolution.

    • Each Founding Member is appointed for a five-year term from the date they are entered into the Register of Members.

    • The Board may extend a Founding Member's appointment by one year at a time, up to a maximum total tenure of 10 years from their original appointment date.

  • The Constitution formally recognises Friends as a supporter category established by the Board, which determines eligibility requirements, benefits, fees and termination arrangements for Friends.

    While Friends do not have voting or governance rights, they are the backbone of the Sturt community, and working alongside the Board they are critical to shaping the future success of Sturt.

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Friends of Sturt

We are deeply grateful to the original Friends of Sturt, for their dedication, their generosity, and the many ways they have supported this community over the years. We look forward to working closely with them to ensure a smooth transition.