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A person looks at a colourful large-scale tapestry which features words and symbols associated with British life, including a large depiction of Queen Elizabeth II A person looks at a colourful large-scale tapestry which features words and symbols associated with British life, including a large depiction of Queen Elizabeth II

Visitor with Grayson Perry's Comfort Blanket, 2014. © Grayson Perry. Courtesy the artist, Paragon | Contemporary Editions Ltd and Victoria Miro. Photo by Andy Brown

Visitor with Grayson Perry's Comfort Blanket, 2014. © Grayson Perry. Courtesy the artist, Paragon | Contemporary Editions Ltd and Victoria Miro. Photo by Andy Brown

Sheffield's museums belong to you and they rely on your support. Make a donation today and your gift will double, making twice the difference. You'll help connect people with their history, the world around them and each other for generations to come. 

We collaborate with local and national partners to showcase the very best in art and design here in Sheffield. Celebrating the city’s unbridled creative talent is the cornerstone of our exhibition and display programme. We work to grow, share and care for the city’s art collection, and through it light the spark of creativity and inspiration in visitors young and old. All of this is only possible with your help.    

A donation from you today will have twice the impact on the people we serve – our lead Double the Donation, Double the Difference campaign supporters, Graham and Sue Royle have generously agreed to match all donations we receive up to a total contribution of £150,000.  

Thanks to you, we’ve already raised an incredible £120,000 – which in turn, thanks to the generosity of Graham and Sue, has been doubled up to £240,000. 

We’re calling on you to help us reach our target of £300,000 and help us provide inspiring, life-shaping experiences for everyone we welcome and work with.

Donate today – and see your donation doubled

  

 

  • Two visitors look at a large and colourful abtract painting Visitors to the recent Liliane Tomasko exhibition at the Millennium Gallery © Andy Brown
  • Three children in aprons work on a large collaborative painting on the floor © Andy Brown
  • Three visitors look up at large abstract sculpture in an art gallery Visitors the recent These Mad Hybrids: John Hoyland and Contemporary Sculpture exhibition © Andy Brown
  • People at a large table taking part in an art activity © Andy Brown
  • Two visitors look at a series of detailed pencil drawings in an art gallery Visitors to the Penny McCarthy: How to Look Through Time exhibition © Andy Brown
  • A child drawing at a table during an art activity © Andy Brown
  • A visitor looking at objects in a disspaly case in an art gallery Visitors to Kedisha Coakley's In Conversation: On the Border of my Peaceful Home exhibition © Andy Brown
  • An artist talks to a group of visitors about their work work in an art gallery Artist Pete McKee introduces his recent exhibition at Weston Park Museum © Andy Brown

‘Full of wonder… a real experience in the here and now. One of the best galleries in Yorkshire.’
Visitor to the Graves Gallery’

‘Visited this exhibition today and was knocked out by the breadth and quality of the collection. Top stuff!’
Visitor to the current New Horizons: Growing Sheffield Art Collection exhibition at the Millennium Gallery 

‘Profoundly beautiful. I laughed and I cried….WOW!’
Visitor to the recent Pete McKee exhibition at Weston Park Museum 

 

Sheffield’s art collection was established 150 years ago and was founded on generosity. Today, we work to continue to develop the collection, and through it celebrate the artistic excellence that reflects the world we live in and helps us find our place in it. 

That work, to grow, celebrate, safeguard and share the collection, and to continue to bring great art to the city, is rooted in the same belief that drove our founding benefactors, John Newton Mappin and JG Graves – that the people of Sheffield should have access to world-class art, here on their doorstep. 

As a charity, that work – staging vibrant, dynamic exhibitions, championing home-grown artists, and celebrating the city’s collection through bold, innovative displays – is only possible with your help. 

Donate today and help us continue to bring the best in art and design to Sheffield to inspire the city’s next generation of creative talents.

How your gift will make a difference:

  • £5: Could help conserve an artwork so it can be displayed and enjoyed for years to come

  • £10: Could support talks, tours and events that help people find powerful connections with artworks on display and each other

  • £25: Could support the exhibitions that help people see the world around them in new and different ways

And every gift you make will be matched pound for pound by Graham and Sue – doubling the positive impact it has in the lives of the people we serve.

Donate today – and see your donation doubled
Children smile and chat as they kneel on teh floor and contribute to a large-scale artwork

© Andy Brown

'Our work to help people discover how art can speak to their lives today goes beyond our exhibitions and displays. Thanks to your support, our wide-ranging events programme ensures that everyone, from the tiniest tots to lifelong fans, can find connection, inspiration and joy in artists’ creativity as well their own. 

'Regular sessions like Philosophy in the Gallery and our philosophy-inspired Lates are great examples. Based around relaxed, informal conversations, they offer unique opportunities for people to find personal meaning in the works on display and wider themes, that are rooted in their own lives and our collective human experience. 

'Our talks and tours share insight from artists and fresh perspectives that support people to develop new understanding, while our practical workshops nurture people’s individual talents and help them to flourish. 

'Events and activities like these recognise art’s immeasurable power to enrich our lives, spark imaginations and unlock creativity; to challenge and question; to provide joy and comfort when we need it most; and to help us see the world through the eyes of others. You make this possible – please donate today.'  

Kirstie Hamilton, Director of Programmes, Sheffield Museums  

Help us safeguard and celebrate the collections we care for

We’re proud to be entrusted with the care of the city’s art collection. A huge part of that work is ensuring that the collection is not only celebrated today but also safeguarded for future generations to enjoy. 

Specialist conservation is central to that – we work with experts in their field to bring new life to artworks that have suffered historic deterioration or damage or need specialist attention before they can be returned to display. As you’ll see from the video below, that expert conservation can be transformative – but it’s only possible with your help.    

How to donate:

Donate online or onsite and your donation will be matched pound for pound – doubling the positive impact it has in the lives of the people we serve.

 

Donate Today

To make a donation by telephone, call our Administration Officer, Fundraising & Board, Heather Gibb on 0114 278 2610. 

To donate by post, please send cheques made payable to ‘Sheffield Museums’ to:

Double the Donation, Double the Difference
Sheffield Museums
Leader House
Surrey Street
Sheffield
S1 2LH

 

To find out more about our Double the Donation, Double the Difference campaign and to discuss other ways to get involved, please contact Kim Streets, Chief Executive kim.streets@sheffieldmuseums.org.uk