Join the Friends of Turner’s House
The Friends of Turner’s House was set up in 2004 to support Professor Livermore (the last resident) in his aim to preserve the house for the nation, and now supports the aims of the Turner’s House Trust to restore and conserve Sandycombe Lodge.
Membership benefits include:
- Two Turner related talks a year in spring and autumn. Entrance for these talks is £1 or £6 for guests. Speakers are experts in their field.
- Two social events a year (summer and winter parties), held at York House, Twickenham (ticketed event).
- Visits to Turner exhibitions and permanent collections
- Associate membership of Arts Richmond
- Reduced entry (£4 instead of £8) for the first visit to Turner’s House each year
We always welcome new Friends to support our work and participate in our activities, so if you would like to join (or renew) please complete this application form (see below) (or pick one up when you visit the House).
If you have any questions about Friends membership, please email friends@turnershouse.org
Click for Friends Membership Application and Renewal Form
What We Do
The Friends of Turner’s House organise a programme of events which take place throughout the year, both locally and further afield. We hold talks and arrange visits to galleries to deepen our understanding of Turner, his times and his art, and there are social gatherings where Friends can meet.
The Friends have run several art competitions for local schools and colleges and we will be continuing with this programme for 2019.
Recent Activities
Recent activities for the Friends have included a visit to see the touring exhibition of ‘The Young Turner: Ambitions in Architecture and the Art of Perspective’ at the Higgins Gallery in Bedford. For the annual autumn lecture, the Friends welcomed Dr Peter van der Merwe, Curator Emeritus at the National Maritime Museum Greenwich and vice Chairman of the Turner Society, who gave an informative lecture on ‘Turner’s Ship Models’ on 17th October 2018.
Upcoming Friends Events 2019
Events are published in regular newsletters which are emailed to all Friends. These newsletters provide further information on how to book.
Events in 2019 include:
Spring Lecture – Wednesday 27th March 2019
‘Turner’s Titles’, a lecture by Nick Powell, secretary of the Turner Society.
Turner’s Birthday Celebration
Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Friends picture
For our celebration of Turner’s birthday this year we are arranging a Sketching Picnic on Richmond Hill.
Pitzhanger Manor
Following its reopening In March, the Friends are planning to visit Pitzhanger Manor in Walpole Park, Ealing in early May.
Join our Supporters’ Circle
Supporters’ Circle joining form
We are pleased to announce the creation of our Supporters’ Circle. In common with many independent historic properties (particularly small ones), our revenue from visitors only provides a small part of the income needed to open the house. The Supporters’ Circle is open to everyone and will have three tiers of membership. Each type of membership will have benefits including free admission to Turner’s House during the open season. Supporters will also be integral to ensuring we can continue our work to establish Turners’ House as an inspiring learning resource for people of all ages.
Annual membership- £95.00
lifetime membership- £950.00
Corporate membership- please inquire.
Benefits include:
- Free admission to Turners House for the duration of your membership
- Invitation to annual supporters events
- A copy of ‘J.M.W, Turner, R.A., the Artist and his house at Twickenham
- A complimentary DVD copy of our documentary, ‘Saving J.M.W, Turner’s House in Twickenham’ telling the story of the restoration.
If you are interested in joining the Supporter’s Circle please email Ricky Pound at housedirector@turnershouse.org for further information and an application form.
Donations, however large or small, will be gratefully received and used carefully. Please let us know if you are happy for your name to be listed as a donor or if you would prefer not to.
Please send donations in the form of a cheque or charity voucher (e.g. a CAF credit). These should be made payable to Turner’s House Trust and sent to;
The Hon. Treasurer, Turner’s House Trust,
Sandycombe Lodge, 40 Sandycoombe Road, Twickenham TW1 2LR.
