Save the McDougall as our Museum of Historical Art
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#401
I lived 3a Hackthorne Road Cashmere 4 years on late 1980s.This beautiful and purpose built building gives permanence in design and presence and practicality in function.
Expansion of art display is natural with time however that does not require retirement of the existing.
Mark Nicholas (Hawera, 2023-01-13)
#406
The McDougall was bequeathed in trust to the people on the condition and understanding that it would stay as the Art GAllery, just as it was. It has brought joy to countless numbers of people. The CCC has a duty to honour the spirit in which it was given, not to betray that trust.Do the right thing.
Reinstate it in the form in which it was
given. It is part of our precious history. It is not the CCC’s to do other things with it.
Be honourable.
Tim should mastermind the reopening of this precious building for he can be trusted to honour the heritage. Thank you.
Mary Hobbs (Chch, 2023-01-15)
#409
I visited the gallery so many times as a child and was always inspired by the art on display there. The space holds so much history for us and as we have lost alot of that since the earthquakes we need to try and hold on to what we can, it's a legacy for our children.Maree Neumann (Christchurch, 2023-01-15)
#412
This is a built for purpose historic building and should be reopened as such.Kent Caddick (Christchurch, 2023-01-15)
#413
This gallery is a significant building and a beautiful addition to the Botanic Gardens experience . So much of “ old Christchurch “ has been lost , why destroy more ?Grant Allen (Auckland, 2023-01-16)
#414
I have always loved old buildings and this one in particular. A gift should not be taken lightly.Simon Greenfield (Christchurch, 2023-01-16)
#415
It's about time CCC stopped demolishing historical buildings!!! I absolutely loath the concrete eyesores and carbuncles that litter our city now!!CeEm Jamies (Chc, 2023-01-16)
#416
I tautoko (support) the kaupapa (topic) of this petition. I grew up in Christchurch and this was a beautiful place to visit.Chantelle Puohotaua (Christchurch, 2023-01-16)
#417
I care about heritage buildings, especially if they can be used for its intended purposeJarrod Willoughby (Wanganui, 2023-01-16)
#419
This is important to meRuby Henderson (Christchurch, 2023-01-17)
#420
I am signing this petition because the generosity of philanthropists should be respected and the display of historical artworks is more important than the display of contemporary artwork which may never achieve the relevance or significance of historic works.Simon Moss (Auckland, 2023-01-18)
#421
Because it is a very important part of my childhood and as adult the love and passion for art and articture...It is a fine piece with huge memories for many whom visited it...and would continue..it is also a very big part of Christchurch history and we have already lost enough...
Debra Peterson (Christchurch, 2023-01-18)
#424
we want to see all the old onesbob white (christchurch, 2023-01-19)
#426
It's a beautiful and unique building which should be used for the purpose it was designed for.Lynne James (Christchurch, 2023-01-19)
#427
It's part of Christchurch's history that would be good to preserve.Joanne Swap (Christchurch, 2023-01-19)
#431
I am signing because the original gift of this gallery should be honoured by the Council. It is such a beautiful building it is criminal that it is not open to the publicJennifer Dalziel (Christchurch, 2023-01-19)
#437
I grew up visiting this gallery and it’s a treasure worth preserving.Michael Hobby (Lower Hutt, 2023-01-19)
#439
It's a lovely old building worthy of saving.Mary McLean (Dunedin, 2023-01-19)
#440
This building of significance must be saved.Donna Bayly (Christchurch, 2023-01-19)
#442
Beautiful building, great cause.Elaine Millar (Christchurch, 2023-01-20)
#443
I have been to many exhibition here over the yearsJoy Genet (Christchurch, 2023-01-20)
#445
Because I think it is one of the treasures of Christchurch and should be saved and used as art gallery.Christine Mottram (Christchurch, 2023-01-20)
#447
I believe the Mc Dougall gallery need to be used as a space to exhibit art as intended.Sheelagh McHaffie (Christchurch, 2023-01-20)
#448
Love that place. Worked there, AXEMEN played there, I exhibited there a few times… bring it back!!!S Page (Auckland, 2023-01-20)
#450
This gallery was donated to Christchurch as an art gallery by its benefactors and it must be used as one.Margaret Dawson (Christchurch, 2023-01-20)
#457
I am signing because I have very fond memories of the old McDougall Art Gallery. It was not fit for purpose as a modern contemporary gallery but is perfect for an historical collection, combining the work of the Museum and the CAG.Julie Foley (Christchurch, 2023-01-20)
#460
This is a gorgeous, historic building that needs to be preserved. I would of got married here if I could of.Lisa Johnston (Christchurch, 2023-01-20)
#463
Presentation of classical art is important, beauty is importantCraig Scott (Christchurch, 2023-01-20)
#464
The reopening of the gallery and use for its intended purpose is long overdue. A disgrace that this stunning building has been locked and inaccessible for so longChrissie Cope (Christchurch, 2023-01-20)
#466
I grew up with the Robert McDougall Art Gallery, I briefly worked there before it shut its doors 2003. It is an Art Gallery by legislation and an Art Gallery it must remain.Scott Flanagan (Dunedin, 2023-01-20)
#467
Christchurch was where I was born, studied, explored and learned.I remember so many moments of understanding what art is, through the galleries in chch. This is a very special one, and also a wonderful reminder of the city that was, before the earthquake.
While it’s lovely to experience the new, it would never be without the older.
Jesse Turner (Raglan, 2023-01-20)
#471
I am passionate about this wonderful venue! It is ideal as a venue for local & touring bands, we don’t have enough venues in NZ. Also, we could showcase local artists within. I spent so much time here as a child & teen, it’s my favourite building & a massive drawcard for visitors.Hannah Harte (Christchurch, 2023-01-20)
#473
I’m absolutely horrified that such a treasure of Christchurch is under threat. I am an artist that grew up in Christchurch and I have spent a lot if hours in that glorious gallery. Shame on the administration that show such little respect for vital heritage.Matthew Downes (Auckland, 2023-01-21)
#475
I’m signing because CHCh needs cultural spaces like this. Art is important and all of the reasons given above. One thing to keep in mind is the disrespecting of the gift - who in the future will be willing to gift anything of consequence if this happens to it.Maree Quinn (Lyttelton, 2023-01-21)
#476
Looks an amazing gallery, I don’t believe I’ve ever been in there! I would love for it to remain and re-open so I, and everyone else, can visit.Vicki Shaw (Christchurch, 2023-01-21)
#477
It's a piece of Christchurch history and there's not much left post earthquake. Art is important and appreciated by allGreer Aarts (Christchurch, 2023-01-21)
#478
Love the place NEugene Huston (Christchurch, 2023-01-21)
#483
I experienced the wonder of the McDougall used for its original purpose in the 1960s and 70s. It was incredible and should be returned to its original use.Monica Crawford (Christchurch, 2023-01-22)
#484
It’s an important heritage site in ChristchurchEsther McNaughton (Nelson, 2023-01-22)
#485
It could be an art galleryLynn Campbell (Christchurch, 2023-01-22)
#486
I wish to enjoy the McDougall again full of art and not as part of the museum,William Menzel (Christchurch, 2023-01-22)
#489
Because history is ours to protect and important for future generationsStephanie Warren (Christchurch, 2023-01-22)
#491
The building should be retained for Art Gallery purposes only as specified by its' benefactor.Rod Cameron (Christchurch, 2023-01-22)
#493
The McDougall is a beautiful and important asset that continues to be treated like dirt by the irresponsible few who are neglecting their duty to support this building and the city.Stephen McGregor (Otaki Beack, 2023-01-22)
#494
I grew up in Christchurch and spent a lot of time in my teens visiting The McDougall, visitng shows for hours at a time. It was one of my favourite places to go in all of Christchurch and I love it still. It it so important to restore this bulding and bring it to life as an active place to visit.Katherine MacLeod (Grey Lynn, 2023-01-22)
#497
We have lost so many valuable historical sites. Thus building is outstanding and a real picture of stunning architecture - a fabulous comparative to the hideous recent building in our city.Sue Mehlhopt (Christchurch, 2023-01-22)
#498
I love going to galleriesTim Mothe (Christchurch, 2023-01-22)
#500
I'm signing because i really enjoy the building and it's historyPhilip Sullivan (Riverton, 2023-01-22)
#502
I believe that the original purpose of the building should be adhered to as this was the wish of the person who gifted the building to ChristchurchLesley Gilder (Christchurch, 2023-01-22)
#505
Please save our heritage art gallery so citizens and visitors can enjoy historic art works in an appropriate building.The council makes me pay towards the cathedral which is not owned by the council. I would willingly pay towards this one!
Carol Carr (Christchurch, 2023-01-22)
#506
I think it is important to preserve as much heritage as possible and I think the McDougall is a wonderful atmospheric building in an amazing location and it would be so uplifting to see it filled with art again.Frith Johns (Ruatapu, 2023-01-22)
#507
I support the McDougall being used as an art galleryRoger Mckay (Christchurch, 2023-01-22)
#511
A beautiful piece of history which needs to be kept for future generations to enjoy.Devon Bishop (Dunedin, 2023-01-23)
#513
This is unacceptable and is misappropriation bordering on theft.Mike Smith (Christchurch, 2023-01-23)
#520
I lived in Christchurch and even worked for a time at the McDougall, I think keeping it for displaying the older works and special exhibitions makes sense and I am saddened to see the suggestion that it will cease to be a public art gallery . When a gift is made to a city, the city needs to honor that agreement and not disrespect the original generosity that created that space. Otherwise the city should refund the descendants of the original donor to the sum of the donation in today’s dollars. If the city would prefer not to do that, they need to open the space as a gallery as it was intended to be.Celeste Kautz (Fremont, 2023-01-23)
#524
I'm 30 and I've never been able to go into this amazing museum. It looks truly beautiful and I hope one day to be able to walk through.Opal Baker (Christchurch, 2023-01-23)
#525
I love this Building and it was a unique building to be in undamaged in the earthquake it must be saved!Debra Thompson (Christchurch, 2023-01-23)
#527
I have worked in the gallery. It has an interesting layout and would lend it's self to being a museum, to hold a collection of our history and artifacts. We are in the habit of demolishing older buildings in Christchurch. It must stop.DAVID LLOYD (Southbridge, 2023-01-23)
#528
The Gallery was a gift to the city and should be retained for its intended purpose.Toni Jones (Christchurch, 2023-01-23)
#530
This is a beautiful and functional art gallery space in a city which has lost so much of its heritage. Let's keep the permanent collection on view here rather than being stored away out of sight - that is such a travesty: keeping art out of view!!!bridget scoular (christchurch, 2023-01-24)
#531
This gallery holds a special place in my heart, in my childhood memories and my experiences of Hagley Park. It is a treasure and should be used for its originally held purpose.Robyn Lean (Christchurch, 2023-01-24)
#535
I want to see this gorgeous building being used for something that fits its purpose and also open to the public.Shivonne Ross (Christchurch, 2023-01-24)
#536
I love this building and l believe we should Honor our heritage in Christchurch as we lost so much after the Earthquakes this building means a lot to usDebbie Klyushkin (Christchurch, 2023-01-24)
#539
Christchurch is my real home ehre i was born an grew up..ths cannot go ahead...Fix it up folks.we cant let this happen to duch a beautiful building.My city has lost so much of its hidyoric buildings since the quakes.dont let ths beauty surcume to the same faitAdrienne Chisholm (Motueka, 2023-01-24)
#542
I'm signing because I am a big fan of the McDougall Art Gallery and see no reason what so ever to remove it. It belongs to the people. It's a gorgeous old building. There can never be enough art 🎨.Lizi Reese (Christchurch, 2023-01-24)
#543
I was born and brought up in Christchurch and I am a patron of the arts .Most of all I believe we have to preserve as much of our architectual heritage as we can. Especially given, most of it was wiped out in the earthquake.Merryn Corcoran (LONDON, 2023-01-24)
#544
The Gallery was gifted the city to be open and the collections seen.The architecture and beauty of this space needs to be accessible and preserved for the people of Christchurch and its visitors.
Colleen Eason (Christchurch, 2023-01-24)
#545
This building must have a purpose and not be left unused any longer - give it what what was intended. An art gallery - to display art!Rhondda Bergman (Christchurch, 2023-01-24)
#546
I believe we need to save our old buildings not push them downPenny Coleman (Christchurch, 2023-01-24)
#547
The council has dishonoured the terms of Robert McDougall’s gift of the gallery to the citizens of Christchurch.Elizabeth Megan Gainsford (Little River, 2023-01-24)
#548
My home town is Christchurch and I have very happy memories of the McDougall Gallery. My Mother born in 1925 was an art student at the art school over the road. I believe it’s a very special spot and should be kept!Georgie Eschweiler (Motueka, 2023-01-24)
#549
Because I live this building and should be used as an art gallery as it was intended.Gregory Yee (Lyttelton, 2023-01-24)
#550
It is the greatest of all my art memoriesChris Moore (AUCKLAND, 2023-01-24)
#552
It should be preserved as it was intendedKristine Kidd (Christchurch, 2023-01-24)
#553
lovely historical building. MemoriesDeborah Hunter (Christchurch, 2023-01-24)
#554
The artworks gifted to the public to be seen in the McDougall gallery should be available to be seen, and not hidden away. The McDougall should be used for the purpose it was intended.Marly Doyle (Upper Hutt, 2023-01-24)
#555
This should absolutely be saved.Sonya Wright (Christchurch, 2023-01-24)
#556
I believe the mcdougall art gallery deserves to be saved and used in its original purposeDavid Graham (Christchurch, 2023-01-24)
#558
I love this museum and would love my children to be able injoy it to .Amy beth Hines (Chch, 2023-01-24)
#559
I learned to appreciate art and artists through visiting the McDougall during my childhood and adolescence. I current and future generations should have the same opportunities.Liz Wylie (Whanganui, 2023-01-24)
#560
The gallery should be kept as a museum of art.Amanda Richards (Christchurch, 2023-01-24)
#561
I am an art lover and I believe the Gallery should be reopened!!Victoria Taylor (Christchurch, 2023-01-25)
#563
This is an important cause.Elizabeth McDowell (Christchurch, 2023-01-25)
#566
I believe the bequest should be honoured as stated in this petition. A wonderful gift to our city.Phillippa Stewart (Christchurch, 2023-01-25)
#568
The museum should have no rights over the gallery, it’s purpose has always been to display 2D art only as per instructions from Robert McDougall in 1927Karen Woodley (Christchurch, 2023-01-25)
#570
I loved this gallery when I was little and would love my kids to have the chance to go thereAlice Tulkens (Christchurch, 2023-01-25)
#571
i am from chch and can't believe they are thinking of closing out beautiful art gallery in the gardensJessica Denton (Dunedin, 2023-01-26)
#572
I want to keep it as a Museum of ArtMarie Parish (mp, 2023-01-26)
#577
It is such a fabulous venue and historic significanceCheryl Muirson (RD2Rangiora, 2023-01-27)
#580
I love the tradition of this gallery and how the art was displayed. I appreciated the quiet and serenity this gallery offered.Catherine Dowle (amberley, 2023-01-28)
#582
This is a fantastic building and one of the few historic places left after the earthquakes.The rooms work well for exhibitions.
Claudia Lacher (Nelson, 2023-01-28)
#583
This was gifted to the people and is history that must be preserved.Lynda Withell (Timaru, 2023-01-28)
#584
It's a beautiful building which was a wonderful art galleryRobbie Thomson (Christchurch, 2023-01-28)
#585
This is so important not to loose for future generationsLee Hunter (Christchurch, 2023-01-28)
#586
We should have this treasure back as an art gallery in our city.Sarah Turpin (Christchurch, 2023-01-28)
#588
The McDougall Art Gallery was gifted to Christchurch for the purpose of displaying the art which was donated to the gallery. If a building is gifted for a specific purpose, then that wish should be respected wherever possible.It is also a heritage building, so displaying historical art in the building suits its purpose very well.
If we do not do this, then other generous donors of historical art may well choose to sell their art overseas, rather than donating it to the citizens of Christchurch.
We already have an art gallery to display more modern art of various sorts. Let's keep the Robert McDougall Art Gallery for is original purpose.
Helen Johnstone (Christchurch, 2023-01-29)
#590
I agree unreservedly with what is stated in the submission and the council should listen to the people of ch ch whom they represent and work for.alan cameron (christchurch, 2023-01-29)
#592
I agree that the archive of paintings should be on regular displayCathy Gilmore (Christchurch, 2023-01-29)
#594
This History and beauty of these Paintings must have PRIORITY for'all cantabrians' young and old to view appreciate and understand. Part of Our History.Deborah Thompson (Christchurch, 2023-01-30)
#600
I’m signing because art is an important and integral part of society and we need galleries available for people to view artworks in the real.Lisa Chandler (Collingwood, 2023-01-30)