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“Friends of the Uffizi” is an Association which draws its resources exclusively
from the voluntary contributions of individuals, institutions, organisations,
businesses and other associations, both Italian and international, that share
its purpose. It has been recognised by the regional government of Tuscany as an
ONLUS Association (non profit-making organisation of social utility). Its
primary purpose is to promote all the initiatives of a cultural, service or
other nature which can contribute to making the Uffizi Gallery known, prized and
valorised. It intends to perform divulgative, educational and promotional
activities in favour of the Uffizi. Its commitments include promoting the
publication of catalogues, reproductions, illustrative materials and books, as
well as incrementing the Museum’s library and photographic records. Moreover, it
seeks to promote the collection of funds to destine to the purchase of artworks
to donate to the Uffizi, and to employ furthermore for the maintenance,
protection, conservation and restoration of the existing collections. Its
purposes also include the patronage and support of events and meetings, both
inside and outside the Museum: from exhibitions to study conferences.
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