Who sponsors Sharjah Biennial? 67 brands (2023–2027)

Sponsor history

Sponsors down, seasons across. Dark cells are title, presenting or principal deals. Confirmed rows only.

Sponsor	2023	2025	2027
Van Cleef & Arpels	Associate	Associate	Associate
Air Arabia	·	Official	Official
Art Africa	Media	Media	·
Art Asia Pacific	Media	Media	·
Arts of the Working Class	Media	Media	·
British Council	Partner	Partner	·
Marian Goodman Gallery	Partner	Partner	·
Moussee	Media	Media	·
Ocula	Media	Media	·
SAHA	Partner	Partner	·
Selections	Media	Media	·
Sharjah Airport	·	Partner	Partner
Sharjah Government Media Bureau	Partner	Media	·
Sharjah Performing Arts Academy	Partner	Venue	·
Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority	Partner	Partner	·
Sharjah Tourism	·	Partner	Partner
Shurooq	Partner	Associate	·
TBA21	Partner	Partner	·
The Wapping Project	Partner	Partner	·
Universes in Universe	Media	Media	·
Alef Group	·	Associate	·
Alliance Française Dubai	Partner	·	·
Art Jameel	·	Partner	·
ArtReview	Media	·	·

How crowded each season was

More logos means less room to stand out. Seasons with fewer than five sponsors on record are probably incomplete.

202348

202536

20274

Who came back

Sponsors of one season who were back the next.

2023 → 202517 of 48

2025 → 20274 of 36

The sponsors

Most seasons first. Tiers as printed by the organiser or reported in the trade press.

Brand	Category	Tier	Seasons
Van Cleef & Arpels	Fashion & lifestyle	Associate	2023–2027
Air Arabia	Travel & hospitality	Official partner	2025–2027
Sharjah Airport	Travel & hospitality	Partner	2025–2027
Sharjah Tourism	Travel & hospitality	Partner	2025–2027
Art Africa	Media & entertainment	Media	2023–2025
Art Asia Pacific	Media & entertainment	Media	2023–2025
Arts of the Working Class	Media & entertainment	Media	2023–2025
British Council	Government & institutions	Partner	2023–2025
Marian Goodman Gallery	Arts, venues & leisure	Partner	2023–2025
Moussee	Media & entertainment	Media	2023–2025
Ocula	Media & entertainment	Media	2023–2025
SAHA	Government & institutions	Partner	2023–2025
Selections	Media & entertainment	Media	2023–2025
Sharjah Government Media Bureau	Media & entertainment	Media, Partner	2023–2025
Sharjah Performing Arts Academy	Government & institutions	Partner, Venue	2023–2025
Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority	Government & institutions	Partner	2023–2025
Shurooq	–	Associate, Partner	2023–2025
TBA21	Government & institutions	Partner	2023–2025
The Wapping Project	Government & institutions	Partner	2023–2025
Universes in Universe	Media & entertainment	Media	2023–2025
Alef Group	Home & building	Associate	2025
Art Jameel	Arts, venues & leisure	Partner	2025
Canvas	Media & entertainment	Media	2025
Coral Beach Resort Sharjah	Travel & hospitality	Hospitality	2025
Crescent Enterprises	Energy & industrial	Associate	2025
Dazed	Media & entertainment	Media	2025
Le Meridien	Travel & hospitality	Hospitality	2025
Lightwork	Media & entertainment	Media	2025
Lisson Gallery	Arts, venues & leisure	Partner	2025
Sfeir-Semler Gallery	Arts, venues & leisure	Partner	2025
Sharjah Broadcasting Authority	Media & entertainment	Media	2025
Sharjah Department of Culture	Government & institutions	Venue	2025
Sharjah Museums Authority	Government & institutions	Venue	2025
Tate	–	Partner	2025
Terremoto	Media & entertainment	Media	2025
The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah	Travel & hospitality	Hospitality	2025
Alliance Française Dubai	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
ArtReview	Media & entertainment	Media	2023
Arts Council England	Travel & hospitality	Partner	2023
Arts Council Korea	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
Australia Council for the Arts	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
Bagri Foundation	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
Bank of Sharjah	Banking & finance	Title	2023
Barjeel Art Foundation	Government & institutions	Title	2023
Canada Council for the Arts	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
Direção-Geral das Artes (República Portuguesa)	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
Diriyah Biennale Foundation	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
Glenstone	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
Han Nefkens Foundation	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
Hartwig Art Foundation	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
Invest Bank	Banking & finance	Partner	2023
JustFilms \| Ford Foundation	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
Kadist	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
Korea Artist Prize	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
LUMA Foundation	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
Lumiar Cité / Maumaus	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
MACBA	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
Mellon Foundation	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
Monopol	Media & entertainment	Media	2023
Pérez Art Museum Miami	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
Sharjah Department of Town Planning and Survey	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
Sharjah Municipality	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
Stephen Friedman Gallery	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
The Barnes Foundation	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
The Whitworth	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
Vive Arts	Government & institutions	Partner	2023
White Cube	Government & institutions	Partner	2023

Show all 67 sponsors

Categories here

Government & institutions34

Media & entertainment15

Travel & hospitality7

Arts, venues & leisure4

Banking & finance2

Fashion & lifestyle1

Not here yet

Categories common on other culture, arts and literature properties with no sponsor here.

For organisers, the open categories. For brands in them, room without a rival.

Brands on similar properties, not on this one

They sponsor two or more other culture, arts and literature properties. For organisers, the shortlist.

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Every deal, with its source88 rows · what our check found on each source page

Van Cleef & Arpels

Associate · Event · 2027

Golden sponsor of Sharjah Biennial 17.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Air Arabia

Official partner · Event · 2027

Official Airline of Sharjah Biennial 17.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Airport

Partner · Event · 2027

Bronze Sponsor of Sharjah Biennial 17.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Tourism

Partner · Event · 2027

Tourism Partner of Sharjah Biennial 17.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Art Africa

Media · Event · 2025

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Art Asia Pacific

Media · Event · 2025

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Arts of the Working Class

Media · Event · 2025

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

British Council

Partner · Event · 2025

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Marian Goodman Gallery

Partner · Event · 2025

Supporting Gallery of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Moussee

Media · Event · 2025

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

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Ocula

Media · Event · 2025

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

SAHA

Partner · Event · 2025

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Selections

Media · Event · 2025

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Government Media Bureau

Media · Event · 2025

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Performing Arts Academy

Venue · Event · 2025

Venue Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Shurooq

Associate · Event · 2025

Golden Sponsor of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority

Partner · Event · 2025

Transport Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

TBA21

Partner · Event · 2025

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

The Wapping Project

Partner · Event · 2025

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Universes in Universe

Media · Event · 2025

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Van Cleef & Arpels

Associate · Event · 2025

Golden Sponsor of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Air Arabia

Official partner · Event · 2025

Official Airline of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Alef Group

Associate · Event · 2025

Golden Sponsor of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Art Jameel

Partner · Event · 2025

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Canvas

Media · Event · 2025

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Coral Beach Resort Sharjah

Hospitality · Event · 2025

Hospitality partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Crescent Enterprises

Associate · Event · 2025

Strategic Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16; Crescent Enterprises LLC is also listed among the SB16 Patrons.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Dazed

Media · Event · 2025

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Lightwork

Media · Event · 2025

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Lisson Gallery

Partner · Event · 2025

Galleries Circle supporter of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Sfeir-Semler Gallery

Partner · Event · 2025

Galleries Circle supporter of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Airport

Partner · Event · 2025

Bronze Sponsor of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Broadcasting Authority

Media · Event · 2025

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Department of Culture

Venue · Event · 2025

Venue Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Museums Authority

Venue · Event · 2025

Venue Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Tourism

Partner · Event · 2025

Tourism Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Le Meridien

Hospitality · Event · 2025

Hospitality partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Tate

Partner · Event · 2025

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Terremoto

Media · Event · 2025

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah

Hospitality · Event · 2025

Hospitality partner of Sharjah Biennial 16.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Alliance Française Dubai

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Art Africa

Media · Event · 2023

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Art Asia Pacific

Media · Event · 2023

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

ArtReview

Media · Event · 2023

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Arts Council England

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Arts Council Korea

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Arts of the Working Class

Media · Event · 2023

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Australia Council for the Arts

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Bagri Foundation

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Bank of Sharjah

Title · Event · 2023

Platinum Sponsor of Sharjah Biennial 15 — the top tier on the SB15 wall.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Barjeel Art Foundation

Title · Event · 2023

Platinum Sponsor of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

British Council

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Canada Council for the Arts

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Direção-Geral das Artes (República Portuguesa)

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Diriyah Biennale Foundation

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Glenstone

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Han Nefkens Foundation

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Hartwig Art Foundation

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Invest Bank

Partner · Event · 2023

Bronze Sponsor of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

JustFilms | Ford Foundation

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Kadist

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Korea Artist Prize

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

LUMA Foundation

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

MACBA

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Marian Goodman Gallery

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Lumiar Cité / Maumaus

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Mellon Foundation

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Monopol

Media · Event · 2023

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Moussee

Media · Event · 2023

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Ocula

Media · Event · 2023

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Pérez Art Museum Miami

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

SAHA

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Selections

Media · Event · 2023

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Department of Town Planning and Survey

Partner · Event · 2023

Bronze Sponsor of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Government Media Bureau

Partner · Event · 2023

Bronze Sponsor of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Municipality

Partner · Event · 2023

Bronze Sponsor of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Performing Arts Academy

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Shurooq

Partner · Event · 2023

Bronze Sponsor of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority

Partner · Event · 2023

Bronze Sponsor of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Stephen Friedman Gallery

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

TBA21

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

The Barnes Foundation

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

The Wapping Project

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

The Whitworth

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Universes in Universe

Media · Event · 2023

Media Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Van Cleef & Arpels

Associate · Event · 2023

Silver Sponsor of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

Vive Arts

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

White Cube

Partner · Event · 2023

Cultural Partner of Sharjah Biennial 15.

Deal page Source: Sharjah Art Foundation

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