Biennale of Sydney

Join our Benefactor Program

Join our dedicated community of supporters at the Biennale of Sydney and become an integral part of sustaining our artistic initiatives that resonate with audiences worldwide and throughout Australia.

Our contributors are prominently recognised in all Biennale publications and, based on their level of support, receive exclusive invitations to premier events, curator-led tours, and other special occasions.

Your involvement makes a significant impact on our mission to make art accessible for all.

Tax-deductible giving tiers (per two-year exhibition cycle):​

Luminaries: $100,000 and over​

Governors: $50,000 – $99,999​

Ambassadors: $25,000 – $49,999​

Associates: $12,500 – $24,999​

Benefactors: $6,000 – $12,499

Become a Benefactor
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Download our Benefactor Program Pack (PDF).

International Japan Tour

Experience an exclusive, bespoke art tour to the Aichi Triennale this September, curated by Hoor Al Qasimi, the Artistic Director of both this year’s Aichi Triennale and the upcoming 25th Biennale of Sydney in 2026. As President and Director of the Sharjah Art Foundation, Hoor is a globally respected curator shaping contemporary art dialogues across the Middle East, Asia and beyond.

This carefully crafted journey offers our valued patrons and supporters an exclusive first look into her curatorial approach and artistic interests in the region ahead of her work in Sydney. With privileged access to exhibitions, behind-the-scenes insights, and curated encounters with artists and curators, this intimate tour promises a unique and deeply immersive experience of contemporary art in Japan.

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ArtSeen 

ArtSeen is the Biennale of Sydney’s exciting new philanthropic initiative—designed for emerging arts supporters who want more than just a front-row seat to contemporary art.  

This is your invitation to go behind the scenes, into new communities, and inside the creative minds shaping the future of culture. 

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Ways to Donate

You may like to call us to donate via credit card on (02) 8484 8700 or via EFT using the details below:

BSB: 032-032
Account: 217462
Name: Biennale of Sydney

Reference: please include your surname as reference and email us at development@biennaleofsydney.com.au so we can correctly track your gift.

All gifts of $2 and above are tax-deductible. Your donation receipt will be issued to you within 10 business days.

For more information, contact Louise Villar, Development Coordinator at the Biennale of Sydney.

Every dollar makes a difference. To make a one-off donation, please click here.

Benefaction Preview Tour, 24th Biennale of Sydney, Ten Thousand Suns, 2024, Artspace. Photography: Katje Ford.

Artist Announcement Party, 24th Biennale of Sydney, Ten Thousand Suns, 2023. Photography: Maria Boyadgis.

Official Program Launch, 24th Biennale of Sydney, Ten Thousand Suns, 2023, Mirvac. Photography: Katje Ford.

‘Lights On’ VIP Opening Night, 24th Biennale of Sydney, Ten Thousand Suns, 2024, White Bay Power Station. Photography: Katje Ford.

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