Ali Güreli is an entrepreneur, cultural leader and founder and chairman of Contemporary Istanbul, one of the region’s leading contemporary art fairs. For over two decades, he has championed Istanbul as a global hub for artistic exchange, bringing together artists, institutions, collectors and international audiences. Working at the intersection of art, culture and urban development, Güreli brings valuable insight into the role of creativity in fostering dialogue, shaping cultural identity and building connections across borders.
Anders Petterson is the founder and CEO of ArtTactic Ltd, a London-based art market research and analysis company established in 2001. A pioneer in using crowd-sourcing techniques to gather art market intelligence, ArtTactic publishes global reports in collaboration with partners including Deloitte, Hiscox, Mishcon de Reya, Sophie Macpherson SML, and Sotheby’s. Anders regularly lectures on art market topics at Sotheby’s Institute, Christie’s Education, and ESA Beirut, and served as a founding board member of PAIAM from 2011 to 2021.
Chimere Cissé is an art collector and founder with over a decade of experience in the cultural sector. She launched ArtKōrero in 2021 to connect commercial engagement with the arts and recently founded STELLA Alliance to increase the visibility of women art collectors. Previously, she represented the United Nations International Trade Centre and held senior roles at Burberry, Hearst UK, Harper’s Bazaar, and ELLE. Dedicated to philanthropy, she actively supports global charities including the British Council and Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation, where she is a long-standing committee chair.
Divya Sharma is a London-based British Indian textile artist and an alumna of the Royal College of Art, London. Her practice brings together myth, memory, and the cultural world of her mother tongue, Tamil. She was recently awarded the Visual Artists Association International Scholarship Award for 2025. She has conceived and curated five shows as founder of The Neulinge Collective and the Post-Colonials Collective. She is also the founder and host of the ARTiculate podcast and broadcasts on Apple Podcasts.
Dr. Shwetal Patel is a writer and researcher working at the intersection of contemporary visual art, exhibition-making, and development studies. A founding member of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, he played a key role in launching the initiative and building its international partnerships. He holds a practice-based PhD from the Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton, and lectures internationally at institutions such as the Zürich University of the Arts, the Royal College of Art, and the University of Exeter. He also serves as trustee for the Milton Keynes Museum, Coventry Biennial, and the Kakar Centre of Psychoanalysis & Culture.
Jeffrey Boloten is Director of Art Business and Enterprise Programmes at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London. He co-founded and serves as Managing Director of ArtInsight Ltd., the educational partner of art market research firm ArtTactic. With a background in law, publishing (including Penguin Books), and institutional roles at the Tate and a London art college, Jeffrey is a frequent speaker on the global art, photography, and art investment markets. He also co-directs Sotheby’s Enterprise Studio and is a founding member of PAIAM (Professional Advisors to the International Art Market).
Leo Crane is a producer, artist and educator with over 25 years of experience across physical and digital creative industries. He has founded three creative studios and in 2024, established the AI Film Academy, focusing on innovation in contemporary moving image practice. He leads courses in art and art business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art and serves on the board of Animate Projects. His artistic practice spans animated film, figurative painting and experimental digital works, and his work has been widely exhibited, screened and awarded internationally. He is currently producing his debut feature film The Masterpiece of Tamagata, and is the author of Contemporary Figures in Watercolour (2021).
Mark Davy is the founder of Futurecity, a multidisciplinary agency dedicated to culture-driven placemaking. He has led private sector investment in major art projects including the Crossrail Culture Line, the Illuminated River Project, and the cultural strategy for Wembley Park. Mark is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and contributes to several boards and panels, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Advisory Panel, Hypha Studios, the Land Economic Society, the NLA Expert Panel for Culture, and the National Trust Regional Advisory Group.
Marta Orsola Sironi is a curator and critic based between Milan and London. She is co-founder and curator of MEGA Art Fair, which reimagines the art fair as an immersive, curated experience activating regenerated urban spaces with exhibitions, performances, talks, and music. Together with Mauro Mattei, she co-directs BeAdvisors Art Department, producing curated shows, cultural events, and collectors’ programmes across international art calendars. Her research focuses on decolonial feminism, identity, language, and memory, with a strong interest in urban space as a site of resistance.
Nicole Schoeni is an art dealer, collector, patron, and founder of Schoeni Projects. Previously, Nicole was the director of Schoeni Art Gallery, one of Asia's most influential art venues. Nicole has since curated the Hong Kong section of the China 8 exhibition and has consulted on arts projects such as for the Grand Lisboa Palace in Macau. She is an active patron of numerous foundations, is on the advisory team for Arts for Good Foundation, and sits on the Board of Directors of Asian Art in London.
Portuguese visual artist Paulo Arraiano explores the intersections of art, culture, nature, and technology through a multidisciplinary practice. He is co-founder of Re_Act Contemporary, an international art laboratory and residency programme based in the Azores that fosters dialogue between artists, researchers, and communities around pressing ecological, social, and cultural issues. Arraiano offers a distinctive perspective on the role of art in shaping how we understand and engage with a rapidly changing world. Portfolio
Rena Neville is Director of Corinth Consulting Ltd and Head of FCS Compliance Art Division. With over 30 years at Sotheby’s, she was the company’s first Global Compliance Director and previously served as European General Counsel and Global Head of Litigation. Today, she advises the art market on anti-money laundering compliance and is a frequent speaker on the subject, including recent talks at Harvard Law School and the Art Business Conference in Maastricht during TEFAF.
Roxane Zand is a Harvard and Oxford educated specialist in Middle Eastern art and culture. After three years at UNESCO and roles at the Iran Heritage Foundation and Asia House, she joined Sotheby’s in 2006 as Director for the Middle East and Gulf, rising to Deputy Chairman and Senior Director, before stepping down in 2020 to lead her own art advisory consultancy. She continues to serve as Arts Editor for the Encyclopaedia Islamica, advises through the Pictet Art Prize Advisory Council, and has authored several publications, including Geometry and Art: In the Modern Middle East.
Sigrid Kirk is a curator, adviser, and strategist who co-founded the Association of Women in the Arts (AWITA) in 2016. AWITA brings together women working across the arts sector through mentoring, collaboration, and a shared community. In addition, each year Kirk and her husband collaborate with Te Tuhi Gallery in Auckland to help fund an artist residency at Yorkshire Sculpture Park for Māori and Pacific Island artists. The couple are also patrons of Dundee Contemporary Arts,  Fruitmarket Gallery, Gasworks, Studio Voltaire, Iniva, and Goldsmiths CCA.
Sylwia Krason is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Contemporary Lynx Magazine, an international arts publication and organisation based in London. Since 2013, she has connected bold artistic voices with global audiences, with a focus on Central and Eastern Europe and emerging markets. She is also President of the Contemporary Lynx Foundation in Warsaw and regularly serves as a juror and panel moderator at major international art events, including Art Basel. Trained in art history and arts management in Kraków, Berlin, and London, she is currently based in Paris.
Ulrich Schrauth is a curator, artist, and creative director of UBS Digital Art Museum in Hamburg. Schrauth is also the founder of VRHAM! Biennale, shaping new ways of presenting and experiencing digital Art. Working between Hamburg and London, he also heads the Immersive Programme at the British Film Institute (BFI) and serves on the British Council’s Advisory Board for Arts and Creative Economy. In addition, he curates the digital section of Art Dubai, the premier international art fair for digital media. Ulrich is a jury member for prestigious awards such as the Lumen Prize and the Fedora Digital Art Prize, and is a regular speaker at major events including the Venice Biennale, SXSW, and the Cannes Film Festival. Portfolio

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Patrons Program

As a patron, you will enjoy a range of exclusive benefits designed to enrich your art experience. These benefits include access to specially curated events such as intimate studio visits with renowned artists, guided tours of private and corporate art collections, after-hours access to gallery exhibitions, previews of upcoming auctions at prestigious auction houses, and invitations to private drink receptions.

By becoming a patron, you will not only support the arts but also become an integral part of a vibrant community that celebrates and promotes the transformative power of art.

NEXT GENERATION CIRCLE (Under 40) £250

Step into the world of Art Voyage and become part of a new generation shaping the future of contemporary art.

Designed for emerging collectors and culturally curious individuals, this membership offers access, connection, and a gateway into the Art Voyage ecosystem. Your support directly impacts emerging artists.

benefits

  • Art Voyage Biennial Access: Priority booking and access to selected VIP moments

  • Behind-the-Scenes: Invitations to studio visits, private and corporate collection tours, and after-hours gallery experiences

  • Community & Events: Invitations to networking events including the Young Collector Party (supporting emerging artists), with discounted access to selected events such as the Summer Party

  • Art Discovery: Early access to limited-edition Art Voyage prints and selected opportunities

  • Global Art Engagement: Opportunities for facilitated access to international art fairs such as Contemporary Istanbul, Frieze London, Frieze New York, and Art Basel (subject to availability; travel not included)

  • Special Offer: 10% discount on tickets and artworks purchases organised by Art Voyage 

 

👉 An entry point into the Art Voyage ecosystem and a global network of artists and peers

COLLECTOR CIRCLE - £600

Deepen your engagement and gain closer access to artists, curators, and the ideas shaping contemporary art. This tier is designed for those looking to move beyond participation into meaningful involvement and discovery.

Your contribution supports innovative exhibitions, artist development, and educational programmes.

Benefits  

Everything in Next Generation Circle, plus:

      • VIP Art Voyage Biennial Access: Enhanced access with VIP pass and priority booking
      • Expanded Behind-the-Scenes Access: Additional opportunities for curated studio visits, private collections, and after-hours experiences
      • Exclusive Events: Invitations to selected private gatherings, alongside access to key Art Voyage social events
      • Art Discovery: Priority access to limited-edition works and special releases
      • Global Art Fairs: Facilitated VIP access opportunities to major art fairs (subject to availability)
      • Exclusive Insights: Art Voyage Biennial catalogue and access to curator-led talks and discussions
      • Private Engagement Opportunities: Invitations to selected small-group lunches, dinners, and networking moments
      • Personalised Experiences: Access to private tours and early viewings (additional charges may apply)
      • Special Offer: 10% discount on tickets and artworks purchases organised by Art Voyage 

👉 Closer access to artists, ideas, and the inner workings of Art Voyage

Founders Circle - £1200

Join as a Founding Patron and play a defining role in shaping the future of Art Voyage. The Founders Circle is designed for those who wish to be closely connected to the vision, artists, and long-term development of the platform.

Your support directly contributes to the production of exhibitions, artist opportunities, and the growth of an international cultural network.

Benefits  

Everything in Collector Circle, plus:

    • Full VIP Biennial Access
      Priority and enhanced access across Art Voyage Biennial experiences

    • Premium Behind-the-Scenes Access
      Priority invitations to exclusive studio visits, private collections, and closed-door experiences

    • Founders Events & Private Gatherings
      Invitations to intimate dinners, lunches, and curated gatherings with artists, curators, and cultural leaders

    • Art Discovery & Priority Access
      Early access to selected works, editions, and special opportunities

    • Global Art Engagement
      Priority access opportunities to international art fairs and curated experiences such as Contemporary Istanbul, Frieze, and Art Basel (subject to availability; travel not included)

    • Exclusive Insights
      Biennial catalogue, curator briefings, and deeper programme access

    • Private & Personalised Engagement
      Tailored tours, early viewings, and bespoke experiences (additional charges may apply)

    • Collector Support
      Access to artist-focused workshops, guidance, and informal advisory conversations

    • Curated Art Experiences
      Opportunities to participate in curated art visits and international trips (travel not included)

    • Recognition
      Optional recognition as a Founding Patron of Art Voyage

    • Special Offer
      10% discount on art purchases at the Art Voyage Biennial

👉 A closer connection to the vision, people, and future of Art Voyage

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Becoming a member of Art Voyage means joining a community that champions creativity, supports artists, and helps us deliver bold, ambitious projects. Whether you’re an individual passionate about the arts or a business looking to make a cultural impact, we offer ways to connect, support, and benefit.

Benefits  

  • Choose from our Artist, Creative+, and Collector packages.
  • VIP access to selected art fairs and cultural events.
  • Invitations to our members-only events, exhibition previews, talk, studio visit, private collection, and tours.
  • Subscription to our exclusive newsletter featuring industry insights.
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To learn more about becoming a patron, or to enquire about our packages please provide your details below. 

A member of our team will reach out with more information and guide you through the options that are best suited to your needs.

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