Trustees’ dinners

Each year, the Art Fund brings together Trustees, donors, artists and others who have contributed to programmes and fundraising campaigns over the year for a dinner to say thank you.

Below is just a selection of the invites, as well as images of the wayfinding, maps and table settings that I designed.

Blue foldable card with the text 'Art Fund Trustees' Dinner 2025' on the left side and an ornate white decorative iron gate illustration on the right.
Open orange fold invitation with text for art fundraising event, featuring a decorative wrought iron gate illustration on the right side.
Nighttime outdoor scene featuring a seating plan on an easel with a brick building wall on the left, illuminated by warm lighting, and blurred trees and dark sky in the background.
Several framed signs on gold stands with text about wearable art and fashion collection talk at an event.
Event poster for Art Fund Trustees' Dinner 2025, held on Thursday, November 6, at Kensington Palace. In front of the poster, there is a small vase with a red flower.
Stack of event programs for the Art Fund Trustee Dinner 2025, dated Thursday, November 6, at Kensington Palace, with red and blue covers and numbered tabs.
A table set with various drinks, a small vase with orange flowers, a lit candle, a blue patterned glass, a fork, a menu, and a white plate with three small desserts including macarons and sweets.
A table set for a meal with multiple glasses, floral centerpieces in glass vases, a lit candle in a ribbed glass holder, and orange napkins. In the foreground, a white plate with a gourmet dish including sliced vegetables and sauce. A menu card is vi
A white plate with three small desserts: a round pastry with caramel and purple flower decorations, a green macaron, and a small round cake with frosting and purple flower decorations. In the background, a blue event program with red and white detail
Close-up of a white plaster wall with yellow stained glass window designs and decorative details, set against a pastel blue background.
A paper cutout of a building with arched windows and decorative elements, placed against a light blue background.
Event invitation flyer for Art Fund Trustees' Dinner 2024, featuring a yellow background with black text and a stylized top border resembling a building or architectural element. The flyer includes event details such as date, time, location, and RSVP
Digital event schedule for the Art Fund Trustees' Dinner 2024, displayed on a screen, with times and locations for various presentations, workshops, and dinner event details.
Stacks of yellow and purple event programs on a purple tablecloth at a fundraising event.
A formal dining table decorated with pink tablecloth, yellow napkins, and floral centerpieces, set with plates, glasses, and utensils, ready for a meal.
A dining table setting with a yellow menu card and various glasses, with a small vase of flowers in the background, on a pink tablecloth.
Long banquet table set for a celebration, decorated with floral centerpieces and yellow and pink tablecloths, with white chairs arranged along the sides.
A large indoor space with a high, curved ceiling illuminated with pink and purple lighting. There are multiple floors with balconies, and a long banquet-style table filled with many people seated for a formal event. The space has decorative artwork o
Red and white paper menu with a red ribbon bookmark, titled "Trustees' Dinner" in red text.
Stack of small brochures or cards with red and white designs, titled "Art Fund" on a light-colored surface.
Digital directory display listing focus talks at an art gallery event, with details about the talks and a floor plan. In the foreground, a tray of champagne glasses is visible.
A museum exhibit with several framed paintings on the wall and a long dining table set with plates, silverware, wine glasses, and floral centerpieces, indicating a celebration or event.
An elegant banquet hall with a long table set for a formal dinner, decorated with flowers, menu cards, and glassware. The walls feature large framed paintings and sculptures, with soft lighting creating a warm atmosphere.
A rectangular artwork with blue background and black text, featuring names of artists, writers, and historical figures, with some sections in silver and gold, titled 'Trustees' Dinner' and dated '20 October 2022'.
Blue art fund trustee's dinner invitation with event details and RSVP contact information.
Stacked wooden boxes with engraved text, including 'Trustees' Dinner 2019,' 'By air mail,' and 'Art Fund'
An angled view of a vintage military aircraft hanging from the ceiling above a large dining hall with rows of long tables filled with people dining.
Long banquet table set for a formal event with white tablecloths, floral centerpieces, plates, silverware, glasses, and bottles of water. A woman is standing at the far end, reading a menu or program.
A person holding a stack of event tickets for the 2019 Art Fund Trustees' Dinner in London.
A plated appetizer with sliced beets, a dollop of cheese or cream, microgreens, and thin onion slices on a white plate. There are glasses and a menu on a white tablecloth.
A pink greeting card with a printed photo of six men dressed in black suits, standing in different poses. The card is upright on a white surface with a plain white background.
People standing and walking in an indoor space with a large pink wall or structure in the background.

Art Direction
Design
Map illustration
Tablescape & event design
Artworking

Images © Hydar Dewachi / Art Fund
Production assistance Catriona Gallagher.
Creative direction 2018 - 2021 Liz Workman
Creative Direction 2022 - date Natalie Cahillane
2024 invite design with assistance from Sarah Hogan.
2025 invite design with assistance from Iona Jones,

Each event takes place at a different location in London, and includes talks throughout the venue about pieces in their collection that are of cultural significance and / or has been supported by Art Fund in some way.

The design of the invitations is led by something within the venue itself, primarily in a way that hints at the venues architecture, or something that Art Fund had helped support within.