Friends of David Association Launched for Florence's Galleria dell'Accademia
Cecilie Hollberg, director of the Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence since 2015, has founded Friends of David, an association to support the museum. The initiative aims to protect and enhance the institution, which is dominated by Michelangelo's David. The association will be officially presented on March 6, 2017, Michelangelo's 542nd birthday, with an evening gathering and guided tours of the Giovanni dal Ponte exhibition. Fausto Calderai serves as president. Membership fees are €100 for ordinary members, €50 for supporting members, and €30 for under-28s. Benefits include free daily priority entry, bookshop discounts, private visit arrangements, and special event invitations. Ordinary members also get priority entry for a guest on their birthday.
Key facts
- Cecilie Hollberg founded Friends of David for the Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence.
- The association aims to protect and enhance the museum, which is overshadowed by Michelangelo's David.
- Official presentation is on March 6, 2017, Michelangelo's 542nd birthday.
- Fausto Calderai is president of the association.
- Membership fees: €100 ordinary, €50 supporting, €30 under-28.
- Benefits include free daily priority entry, bookshop discounts, private visits, and event invitations.
- Ordinary members get priority entry for a guest on their birthday.
- The association was created due to the lack of a friends group for such a major institution.
Entities
Artists
- Michelangelo Buonarroti
- Giovanni dal Ponte
Institutions
- Galleria dell'Accademia
- Friends of David
- Artribune
Locations
- Florence
- Italy