The Friends of York Art Gallery is an organisation (with charitable status) dedicated to the furtherance of knowledge and appreciation of the permanent collection of York Art Gallery, and the appreciation of art in general.
Many of the fine works on display were purchased with the help of donations from The Friends. The popular Gallery Lunchtime Talks are organised by The Friends, and are recommended as of particular interest to visitors.
The Friends of York Art Gallery has also a social function. Members benefit from private views of exhibitions held in York, and from regular visits to art galleries and other places of interest, both at home and abroad. The traditional Summer Garden Party is a well-loved feature of the Friends social calendar.
Details of membership may be obtained on application to: