In September 2019, the Sarjeant Gallery secured the final funding contribution required to proceed with the Gallery Redevelopment Project, which has been in the planning for over a decade.
This redevelopment project involves the earthquake strengthening, renovation and extension of the Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui. Nationally significant for its size and depth, the gallery is one of New Zealand’s finest purpose-built art galleries.
Giblin Group has worked alongside the Sarjeant Gallery Redevelopment Project Team to provide a range of services over an eight-year period which has resulted in $28.8 million being raised for the project.
Giblin Group’s involvement:
“It has been a pleasure working with Giblin Group on the redevelopment of Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Jenni Giblin and her team have made great efforts to understand the complexities of this nationally significant project and translated this into high-quality bids for Central Government funding. Their experience and advice have been invaluable and, armed with the collateral material they’ve provided for us, has been instrumental in us meeting our funding targets.”
Nicola Williams
Chair, Sarjeant Gallery Trust
“Since 2011, I have worked with Jenni and Christine on a number of highly successful fundraising initiatives in support of the Sarjeant Gallery Redevelopment Project. With their help and expertise, we have raised more than $28.8M from central government and Lottery sources. The Giblin Group are a pleasure to work with and have provided great advice on many occasions concerning communications and public engagement. I can certainly recommend their services.”
Greg Anderson
Director, Sarjeant Gallery