TTP Group plc, the Senior Business Partner, Sothebys, ACE Cultural Tours and Brewin Dolphin will all lend their support to the museum as 2017 Business Partners.
In partnership with the Fitzwilliam, they will help The Fitzwilliam Museum as it aims to further widen connections with the local community in Cambridge and promote iits involvement and support of the region’s cultural sector.
In addition, Brookes Cambridge will support the Fitzwilliam’s Learning Department’s outreach and education work by sponsoring an annual programme of monthly weekend workshops for 11-13 year olds, a new self-guided 'Family Trail' tour through the galleries and the refresh of the ever popular 'Fitz Kits'.
Lois Hargrave, Director of Development at the Fitzwilliam Museum comments “The Museum strongly believes in our partnership model that enables a very rewarding relationship between the museum and local businesses. Together we create a 12 month programme of exciting events and engaging educational activities. As we begin our third century, I would like to thank our Business Partners for their ongoing and vital support.”
Quotes from the Fitzwilliam Museum 2017 Business Partners:
TTP Group plc
Dr Peter Taylor, TTP Group Chairman said, ‘TTP Group remains a strong supporter of the Fitzwilliam Museum not just because it holds such an iconic presence as part of Cambridge University and provides world-class education and research, but also because it fulfils its purpose with creativity and imagination.'
ACE Cultural Tours
Paul Barnes, Managing Director of ACE Cultural Tours, said "ACE Cultural Tours is delighted to support the Fitzwilliam Museum, a place that reaches far beyond its four walls to encourage a truly global exchange of cultural ideas and artistic achievement."
Brookes Cambridge
Head of School Carole Beedham said “This partnership inspires our teachers as well as our children. To work with such an important and respected institution underlines our commitment to both the community and also to the development of a truly innovative and ground-breaking curriculum.”
Brewin Dolphin
Heather Sonnet, Head of the Cambridge Office said “I am personally delighted to be in partnership with The Fitzwilliam Museum, such a valued resource for the people of Cambridge and one of our most beloved institutions and cultural attractions. I see this as a great opportunity to help make a positive difference to the cultural wellbeing of our City and very much look forward to working closely with the Museum.”
Sotheby’s
William Lucy, Head of South of England, Chairman’s Office and Wendy Philips, Senior Director, Head of Tax & Heritage said “The Fitzwilliam has an astonishingly diverse collection of the highest quality, which we find invigorating and stimulating. It is of course one thing to study an object but another matter altogether to understand its full context - and the team at the Fitzwilliam have the knack of consistently providing that context. That team are also not only part of the beating heart of that extraordinary city of Cambridge but in addition have a real role in attracting visitors from all corners of the globe. This all chimes with Sotheby's and we are delighted to support the Fitzwilliam and its team once again for 2017.”
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