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Firm to match museum’s fundraiser dollar for dollar
As part of its commitment to Brisbane’s art community, a national law firm will play a big part in the Museum of Brisbane’s first artwork acquisition fundraising appeal.
Emma Musgrave
Gadens Brisbane has revealed it will continue its long-term partnership and support of the local arts by matching “dollar-for-dollar” all appeal donations up to the value of $20,000 in the Museum of Brisbane’s fundraising appeal.
“Most of us desire to leave a legacy – a lasting footprint that will be remembered by those whose lives we have touched,” said Paul Spiro, chairman of Gadens Brisbane.
“As one of Australia’s top law firms, Gadens is in the privileged position to leave a generous and enduring legacy to the people of Brisbane through its partnership with Museum of Brisbane.”
Chairman Sallyanne Atkinson AO said the Museum of Brisbane Collection “reflected the identity and history of Brisbane, the city’s significant moments and important artists through artworks and objects collected since 1859”.
“The Museum of Brisbane Collection is part of the soul of our city and the addition of these important contemporary artworks through the Gadens Art Challenge will be a wonderful gift to future generations from today’s supporters of the museum,” she said.
“Leading Indigenous artist Judy Watson’s work, Water Dragon 2011, beautifully maps the flooding Brisbane River exploring its impact on the contemporary city but also the memory of water and its connection to country.
“With funds from the appeal, the museum will commission exciting emerging artist and finalist for the Archibald Prize, Sam Cranstoun, to create a mixed-media work inspired by the complicated story of Greek architect and town planner Dr C.A. Doxiadis’ brief residence in Brisbane.”
Museum of Brisbane Director Renai Grace said the museum was “grateful for the generous support of leading law firm Gadens Brisbane for the appeal”.
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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