FoSMAG
We are the Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives & Galleries (FoSMAG). We're a registered charity with over 100 members who live across Southampton and further afield.
The Friends provide vital financial assistance to our city's heritage, culture and arts institutions through their membership subscriptions, private donations, and fundraising drives.
We've supported a huge range of projects over the past 50 years, including:
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reframing and conservation of art work
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specialist storage materials for long-term preservation
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supporting the purchase of items to be added to the city's public collections
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exhibition catalogues and other publications
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supporting professional training and student work experience
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enabling institutions to access additional funding sources by acting as local match funding
And we have so much more to do! Will you join us?
Funding
We award funding grants, and facilitate private donations and bequests from our members.
Networking
We partner with local and national institutions, sharing expertise and contacts.
Fellowship
We have an active programme of social events and guest speakers all year round.
Promotion
We spread awareness of local events and ongoing work by our partner institutions.
Our next event
We organise events throughout the year. Our next event is highlighted below.
Join us
As a Friend, you'll help support heritage, culture and arts projects across Southampton, and you'll become part of a lively community group with over 100 members.
You'll also get:
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Friends' discounts at selected shops, cafes and attractions
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invitations to social events
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reduced rates for FoSMAG's monthly talks
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the members' newsletter, by email or post