The Lock-Up pays respect to the Awabakal and Worimi people, the traditional custodians of Muloobinba, the land on which we operate.
We respectfully acknowledge and celebrate the continuing culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and extend this respect to all First Nations Peoples across the world.
The development of this website is part of Museums & Galleries of NSW’s Lets Get Digital initiative, proudly supported by the NSW Government though Create NSW as part of Arts Restart.
Making a donation is an incredible way to support Australian artists and engage deeply with a nationally recognised organisation and its surrounding artistic community.
By making a donation, you will help us on our mission to continue supporting artists via the commission of new and experimental works, both now and into the future. Donations can be made as one-off payments, or as monthly or yearly deposits.
All funds donated are 100% tax deductible.
Becoming a part of The Lock-Up’s Patrons Program is an incredible way to support Australian artists and engage deeply with a nationally recognised organisation and its surrounding artistic community.
From tailored exhibition previews to intimate studio tours and artist lunches, the Patrons Program is designed to give supporters unique and intimate experiences. You will get to know our team, meet featured artists and special guests from across Australia as well as connect with other like-minded art lovers.
Support through our Patrons Program will help us on The Lock-Up’s mission to continue supporting artists to create new and experimental works.
All money donated will help foster our dynamic vision of supporting artists, both now and into the future.
Funds donated through The Lock-Up’s Patron Program are 100% tax deductible.
Patrons are acknowledged at the following levels:
Donations can be made as one-off payments, or as monthly or yearly deposits.
Donor names will be acknowledged on The Lock-Up’s Patrons Wall once monthly or yearly donations reach a level of $1,000. If joining as an ‘Advocate’ or above names will be moved up the board as the monthly or yearly payments reach the next level.
As an Art Fanatic, you will receive access to pre-opening events and access to The Lock-Up’s Annual Patrons VIP night as well as the Patrons newsletter.
Art Advocates enjoy access to pre-opening events and invitations to The Lock-Up’s Annual Patrons Program VIP event. You will receive the Patrons newsletter and your support will be acknowledged across all of The Lock-Up platforms.
As an Art Investor, you will receive access to pre-opening events and invitations to The Lock-Up’s Annual Patrons Program VIP event. You will receive behind the scene tours of The Lock-Up exhibitions as well as invitations to artist studios. You will receive the Patrons newsletter and your support will be acknowledged across all of The Lock-Up platforms.
As Champion, you will experience all that you receive as an Art Investor, plus invitations to the VIP Annual Artist Lunch. You will also have access to an annual tour of a private collection, delivered by a collector.
Commissioners are the leaders of The Lock-Up’s donor community. They enjoy all the experiences above as well as dedicated, personalised services and bespoke contemporary art experiences.
The Lock-Up is a nationally recognised contemporary art space operating within a heritage precinct in Newcastle. We connect artists, audiences, and ideas through an ambitious program of exhibitions, commissions, and public events.
Our partners align with a highly engaged audience of artists, collectors, and culturally curious communities, and gain access to a distinctive platform for meaningful brand integration.
Partnerships are structured to offer increasing levels of visibility, integration, and impact across the program.
CONTACT
Alexandra Pedley
Director, The Lock-Up
A foundational partnership offering alignment and visibility, building your brand’s presence through digital promotion (website, eDMs, social media), event signage, and association with The Lock-Up’s annual program and an engaged cultural audience.
A project‑based partnership with named association to a specific exhibition or project, delivering all Program Partner benefits plus select printed exhibition materials, invitations to preview events and partner engagement opportunities.
A deeper, organisation‑wide partnership providing integration into key events (including openings, COLLECT, and Patrons Program) and tailored activation opportunities (such as event presence, Yard activation, content collaboration). Your brand will be visible across The Lock‑Up’s broader program and communications, with all Exhibition Partner benefits plus opportunities for direct engagement with The Lock-Up’s network of artists, collectors, and patrons.
A legacy‑driven partnership supporting the commissioning of new work, offering recognition as Commissioning Partner in perpetuity. Includes all Investment Partner benefits as well as direct involvement with the artist in the creative process, recognition on The Lock-Up’s Partners Wall, and alignment with a nationally significant cultural outcome.
The Lock-Up offers tailored partnership opportunities that respond to shared goals and the unique character of our program and site. These may include event-based activations, site-specific integrations, and collaborative public outcomes.
The Lock-Up Volunteer Program attracts people with a range of backgrounds and skills, a shared commitment to the organisation and a desire to help us carry out our day-to-day activities.
As a volunteer, you have access to the TLU Pathways Program which offers informal and formal mentorships including the paid ‘Collect Early Career Curator’ program, as well as first offer of casual paid opportunities, exhibition previews, volunteer socials and more.
