Patrons Events
Event Highlights
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Patrons hear from Gerald Scarfe and Tate curator Tim Batchelor during an early morning tour of Rude Britannia: British Comic Art at Tate Britain.
Photo © Tate Photography
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Anthony d’Offay in conversation with curator Lucy Askew about his ARTIST ROOMS, the collection he generously donated to the nation in 2008, at an event held especially for Patrons.
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Patrons enjoy a visit to Wilton House, including a tour of the private family rooms and grounds.
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The winning team discuss their answers at the 2009 Tate Patrons Quiz, attended by Tate Directors and artists including Grayson Perry and Bob & Roberta Smith.
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Each year, Patron support helps make a number of projects across Tate possible, including in 2010, the I-Dent Fashion Show as part of the Afrodizzia Late at Tate Britain. Photo © Richard Eaton
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Tate Modern’s recent Francis Alÿs exhibition included a work purchased with the support of the Patrons, 'The Nightwatch', here on view during an out-of-hours tour of the show. Photo © Tate Photography
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Platinum Patrons’ trip to Doha and Dubai.
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Artist Michael Landy chats to Patrons during a dinner at his studio.
Photo © Pablo Goikoetxea
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Patrons enjoying the reception at Michael Landy’s studio.
Photo © Pablo Goikoetxea
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Patrons enjoy an evening tour of Pop Life at Tate Modern.
Photo © Pablo Goikoetxea
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Artist John Stezaker and Tate curator Andrew Wilson in conversation at the Approach Gallery, exclusively for Patrons.
Photo © Pablo Goikoetxea
In appreciation for their support, our Patrons enjoy an exclusive programme of events which reflect the full breadth of Tate’s activities.
From visits to historic houses and trips to private collections, to contemporary gallery tours and talks with artists in their studios, the Patron event programme offers something for everyone.
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‘Being a Tate Patron gives cultural balance to my life as an academic in a business school, enabling my work to be more creative and thoughtful and my leisure more satisfying. The knowledge that our contribution makes a significant impact to one of the world’s greatest artistic institutions is a huge bonus’ – Rob Melville, current Patron