Global financial crisis, Simon Mordant, 3 months and a call from Anthony Albanese: this is the story of the Museum of Contemporary Art’s $53 million campaign.

07/11/2021 41 min
Global financial crisis, Simon Mordant, 3 months and a call from Anthony Albanese:  this is the story of the Museum of Contemporary Art’s $53 million campaign.

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Episode Synopsis

From the verge of bankruptcy, Liz Ann Macgregor shares the extraordinary story of engaging artists, audiences, government and donors to secure Australia’s largest philanthropic gift for contemporary art at the time, and the MCA’s transformation into the world’s most visited contemporary art museum. Hosted by Melissa Smith. Commissioned by Creative Partnerships Australia, in partnership with Noble Ambition.   For more resources and arts philanthropy know-how, head to creativepartnerships.gov.au. For more on fundraising leadership and episode recommendations to apply to your organisation, go to nobleambition.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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