The New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts (also referred to as the Wellington Art Society) was founded in Wellington in July 1882 as The Fine Arts Association of New Zealand.[1] Founding artists included painters William Beetham (first president of the Association) and Charles Decimus Barraud.[1] The association changed its name to the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts and was incorporated as a limited company in 1889.[2][3] Charles Barraud was elected the Academy's president at its first AGM on 1 July 1889.[4]
The Governor-General of New Zealand is the traditional patron of the Academy.
- ^ a b Kay, Robin; Eden, Tony (1983). Portrait of a Century: The History of the N.Z. Academy of Fine Arts 1882-1982. Millwood Press Ltd. pp. 16–17. ISBN 0908582609.
- ^ "Town & Country". New Zealand Mail. Issue 898: 20. May 17, 1889 – via Papers Past.
{{cite journal}}:|volume=has extra text (help) - ^ "The Gazette". New Zealand Mail. Issue 892: 31. April 5, 1889 – via Papers Past.
{{cite journal}}:|volume=has extra text (help) - ^ Kay, Robin; Eden, Tony (1983). Portrait of a Century: The History of the N.Z. Academy of Fine Arts 1882-1982. Millwood Press Ltd. p. 25. ISBN 0908582609.