Friends of Nyinkka
Champion Culture. Strengthen Community. Build Legacy.
Nyinkka Nyunyu Art & Culture Centre is a vital cultural institution in the Barkly, a place where Warumungu culture is preserved, shared and celebrated through art, story and community gathering.
By becoming a Friend of Nyinkka, you are directly supporting:
The preservation of Warumungu cultural knowledge and significant cultural items
The growth of the Gallery’s collection and public programs
Employment and skills development for local First Nations people
A culturally rich destination that strengthens pride and drives tourism to the Barkly
All Friends of Nyinkka receive:
Tax-deductible donation (registered charity)
The option to renew annually or auto-renew
Acknowledgement in our Annual Report
Invitation to member-only events
Inclusion on our digital donor board
The option to remain anonymous
Your support helps ensure Nyinkka remains a place of cultural pride, education and exchange for the Warumungu community and visitors alike.
Supporter of Nyinkka
up to $999 p.a.
Website acknowledgement (calendar year)
Invitations to Friends events and previews
Bronze Friend of Nyinkka
$1000 - $4999 p.a.
All Supporter benefits
Digital donor board acknowledgement in-centre
Silver Friend of Nyinkka
$5000 - $19,999 p.a.
All Bronze benefits
Priority invitations to exhibitions and public programs
Gold Friend of Nyinkka
$20,000 - $49,999 p.a.
All Silver benefits
Highlighted acknowledgement on Friends of Nyinkka campaign marketing
One dedicated annual social media post recognising your support
Logo inclusion in printed promotional materials (where applicable)
Platinum Friend of Nyinkka
$50,000 - $99,999 p.a.
All Gold benefits
Exclusive behind-the-scenes guided tour of Nyinkka (1 per year, up to 25 people)
Opportunity to host staff, clients or partners for a cultural experience that reflects your organisation’s values
Elders’ Circle
$100,000+ p.a.
All Platinum benefits
One half-day complimentary venue hire to host a stakeholder or community event
Recognition as a senior cultural supporter of one of Australia’s few publicly accessible sacred sites
All guided experiences subject to availability and two weeks’ notice.
Your Questions, Answered
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Select your membership tier
Make your tax-deductible donation
Receive your welcome and acknowledgement
Enjoy benefits for the calendar year
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You can select to auto-renew each year
Renewal notices sent by 30 November
Memberships renewed by 31 January
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Yes! eaving a bequest to Nyinkka ensures the long-term preservation of Warumungu culture and cultural knowledge. Bequests can be:
A percentage of your estate
A fixed sum
A cultural or financial gift
We are happy to support conversations with donors, families and executors.
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You have no obligation to renew your Friends of Nyinkka membership but we cannot refund donations once they have been received.