Long time arts philanthropists Simon Mordant AO and Catriona Mordant AM have turned their focus to Newcastle Art Gallery with the gift of 25 artworks from their private collection. The announcement today (Monday 30 June) came with the close of the financial year, underscoring the win-win scenario when giving artworks to cultural institutions.
It is a win especially felt in the regional gallery sector, which has been hard hit with a decline in government funding. Newcastle Art Gallery was lucky in the most recent funding round, ahead of its reopening in early 2026 after a major refurbishment, doubling its size.
