Reading Foundation for Art
The Reading Foundation for Art was established as a Registered Charity in 1974.
It has two aims, to create a collection of significant works of art, which are cared for
by Reading Museum Service, and to help the museum to acquire works for its collection.
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Lady Londonderry, about 1909 by John Tweed
object no. 1986.125.1 |
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To date the Reading Foundation for Art has created a collection of one hundred and
twenty works of art ranging from oil paintings by the important Modern British artist
Paul Nash to photographs by contemporary Reading artist Jim Harold.
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Girl in a Berret, 1920 by Eric Kennington
object no. 2002.104.1 |
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The Foundation has also contributed to the acquisition of over one hundred works in the
Museum's Art Collection. These include works by Modern British artists, William Roberts,
John Piper, and Christopher Nevinson as well as 18th and 19th century artists such as
Joseph Farrington and William Havell.
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Imaginary Girls, 2001 by Jennifer McRea
object no. 2000.140.1 |
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The first donation to its trust fund was anonymous and other donations have continued
to support its work. Further donations to the Reading Foundation for Art are always welcomed.
The Trustees can be contacted using the feedback form on the Contacts page or via
rfa@readingmuseum.org.uk.
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