Miss Betty Amsden OAM exemplifies the generous, involved philanthropist. Her contribution to the community, and especially to the arts, is truly inspiring.
Betty has been a loyal patron of the Arts Centre, donating more than $500,000 since it opened over two decades ago. Most recently, she made the largest single gift by an individual to the performing arts in Australia when she pledged an astonishing $5 million to establish the Betty Amsden Arts Education Endowment for Children.
In addition to her work with the Arts Centre, Betty devotes her time and energy to other arts organisations including the Australian Ballet School and Orchestra Victoria, as well as assisting the development of emerging arts leaders.