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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Corporate partnerships are vital to the success and sustainability of Art Voyage, providing essential support that enables us to
continue our mission of making art accessible to all. We offer an exceptionally rich and varied range of tailored opportunities for
our corporate partners, ensuring that each partnership aligns with the unique goals and values of the sponsoring organisation.

These opportunities include high-profile multi-year partnerships that allow companies to make a long-term impact on the arts
community, sponsorship of our world-class exhibitions that attract visitors from around the globe, and annual Corporate Membership that provides exclusive access and benefits. By partnering with Art Voyage, corporations can enhance their brand visibility, engage with a diverse and culturally rich audience, and demonstrate their commitment to supporting the arts. Together, we can create meaningful experiences and promote the transformative power of art.

Silver Package

Sponsor Recognition:

  1. Logo Placement:
    ◊ Event website sponsor page with a clickable link.
    ◊ Selected printed materials (brochures, posters).
    ◊ Selected digital marketing materials (emails, social media posts).
    ◊ Event signage in general areas.
  2. Event Presence:
    ◊ Exhibition Space: A standard booth location in the exhibition hall.
    ◊ Promotional Materials: Opportunity to distribute promotional materials.
  3. Media Exposure:
    ◊ Event Newsletters: Mention in all pre-event, during-event, and post-event newsletters.
    ◊ Ad in Program Book: Quarter-page ad in the official event program book.
  4. Digital & Social Media:
    ◊ Event Website: Logo and link on the sponsor page of the event website.
    ◊ Social Media: Minimum of 5 dedicated social media mentions.
    ◊ Exclusive Engagements:
    ◊ Networking Events: Invitation for up to 2 company representatives to all exclusive networking events.
    ◊ Complimentary Tickets: 10 complimentary tickets to some event sessions and activities.

Gold Package

Major Sponsor Recognition:

  1. Logo Placement:
    ◊ Event website sponsor page with a clickable link.
    ◊ Selected printed materials (brochures, posters, banners).
    ◊ Selected digital marketing materials (emails, social media posts).
    ◊ Event signage in common areas.
  2. Event Presence:
    ◊ Speaking Opportunity: Opportunity to speak in a high-profile panel or workshop during the event.
    ◊ Premium Exhibition Space: A large booth location in a central area of the exhibition hall, including custom branding options.
    ◊ Branded Materials: Opportunity to distribute branded materials (e.g., pens, notepads) in attendee bags.
  3. Media Exposure:
    ◊ Event Newsletters: Featured in all pre-event, during-event, and post-event newsletters.
    ◊ Ad in Program Book: Half-page ad in the official event program book.
  4. Digital & Social Media:
    ◊ Event Website: Logo and link on the sponsor page of the event website.
    ◊ Social Media: Minimum of 10 dedicated social media mentions.
    ◊ Email Newsletters: Inclusion in selected email newsletters to participants.
  5. Exclusive Engagements:
    ◊ Networking Events: Invitation for up to 3 company representatives to all exclusive networking events.
    ◊ Complimentary Tickets: 15 complimentary tickets to select event sessions and activities.

Platinum Package

Title Sponsor Recognition:

  1. Exclusive Naming Rights: The event will be titled “Biennial Event presented by [Sponsor Name]” in all official communications.
    Prominent Logo Placement:
    ◊ Event website homepage with a clickable link.
    ◊ All printed materials (brochures, posters, banners) distributed before, during, and after the event.
    ◊ All digital marketing materials (emails, social media posts, event app).
    ◊ Event signage, main stage backdrop, and VIP/participant badges.
  2. Event Presence:
    ◊ Keynote Speaking Opportunity: Sponsor representative can deliver a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the biennial event.
    ◊ Premium Exhibition Space: A large, high-traffic booth location in the main exhibition hall, including custom branding options.
    ◊ VIP Lounge: Exclusive opportunity to host a branded VIP lounge area with signage and custom décor throughout the event.
  3. Media Exposure:
    ◊ Press Releases: Featured in all pre-event, during-event, and post-event press releases.
    ◊ Media Interviews: Opportunities for interviews with major media partners covering the event.
    ◊ Event Video Highlights: Dedicated segment in the event’s official video highlights, shared on social media and the event website.
    ◊ Ad in Program Book: Full-page ad in the official event program book distributed to all attendees.
  4. Digital & Social Media:
    ◊ Event Website: Logo and link on the event homepage and sponsor page.
    ◊ Social Media: Minimum of 15 dedicated social media shout-outs (before, during, and after the event) on all official channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram).
    ◊ Email Newsletters: Inclusion in all pre-event, during-event, and post-event email newsletters to the entire participant database.
  5. Exclusive Engagements:
    ◊ Private Dinner: Invitation for up to 5 company representatives to a private dinner with event VIPs and keynote speakers.
    ◊ Networking Events: Access to all exclusive networking events, including private receptions and after-parties.
    ◊ Complimentary Tickets: 25 complimentary tickets to all event sessions, workshops, and activities.
  6. Support for Up-and-Coming Artists:
    ◊ Investment in Artists: Sponsor will have the opportunity to support an up-and-coming artist over 24 months.
    ◊ Artist Promotion: The sponsored artist’s work will be showcased at the biennial event and in related marketing materials.
    ◊ Collaboration: Opportunities for the sponsor to collaborate with the artist on custom projects or special exhibitions.
    ◊ Visibility: Sponsor’s support for the artist will be highlighted in press releases, social media, and the event website, emphasising the sponsor’s commitment to fostering new talent.
    ◊ Exclusive Meet & Greet: Private meet and greet session with the sponsored artist, including photo opportunities and exclusive previews of their work.

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