Gold Coast City Gallery Chairman, Board Director and Life Benefactor of The Arts Centre Gold Coast, Patrick Corrigan AM, was formally recognised for his leadership in the field of philanthropy this week with a national award.
Patrick received the JB Were Philanthropy Leadership Award at the Australia Business Arts Foundation Awards dinner.
The award is for an individual, family, group, foundation or other entity that, through their leadership, advocacy, practice and example, has encouraged increased philanthropic giving to Australia’s cultural life.
Previous winners of the award include Tim Fairfax AM, Peter Weiss AM, Simon and Catriona Modant, Phillip Bacon AM, Robert Albert AO and The Belgiorno-Nettis Family.
Over the past 40 years, Patrick has developed and managed successful businesses within the freight industry and, at the same time, has contributed to the arts and inspired others to do likewise.
Patrick’s leadership in the field of philanthropy has been by example, donating considerable funds and works of art to institutions around the country. In just one example, during his time as Chairman of the Gold Coast City Gallery, he convinced other collectors and artists to donate double the amount of his own significant contributions.
As well as financial support, Patrick has given his time and business skills to develop sponsorship and fundraising programs that have greatly benefitted the Arts Centre Gold Coast. He was instrumental in establishing the Development Office and Benefactor program, becoming the first silver level Benefactor, whilst encouraging many friends and colleagues to also join.
