Partners
Sydney Contemporary works with an aligned group of luxury brands and corporations to offer an unmatched opportunity for brand awareness to a dynamic audience pyramid that ranges from UHNWIs, Collectors, art buyers, to the general public.
Partners integrate into the many facets of Sydney Contemporary, including lead-in events, Fair activations, bespoke programming, retail opportunities and artist collaborations. Sydney Contemporary encourages cross-pollination of clients through programming throughout the year and during the Fair week.
To discuss opportunities or further information please contact:
Hayley Rynehart
Strategic Partnerships Consultant
[email protected]
Principal Partner
MA Financial Group
MA Financial Group is a global alternative asset manager specialising in private credit, real estate and hospitality. The firm lends to property, corporate and specialty finance sectors and provides corporate advice. MA Financial invests and manages $12.7 billion on behalf of clients, is responsible for $155 billion in managed loans and has advised on more than $125 billion in advisory and equity capital market transactions. The firm has over 700 professionals across locations in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United States and New Zealand.
Strategic Sponsor
Destination NSW
Destination NSW is the lead agency, champion and voice for the visitor economy within the NSW Government. Working with various departments and agencies Destination NSW influences and shapes the visitor economy in marketing NSW as a destination, to secure and deliver major events, invest in visitor economy infrastructure and support the diverse ecosystem of visitor economy businesses and experiences that operate throughout the state.
Image Credit: Destination NSW
Presenting Partner
Carriageworks
Carriageworks is a prominent multi-arts center located in Sydney, Australia, renowned for its dynamic exhibitions, performances, and cultural events. Housed in a historic railway workshop, it offers a vibrant platform for contemporary art, theater, dance, and music. Carriageworks collaborates with leading local and international artists, fostering innovation and creativity in a distinctive industrial setting.
Major Partner
GURNER™ Group
GURNER™ Group is a luxury lifestyle brand dedicated to helping clients and members live their ultimate life. From the inception of each project, our design house crafts exceptional spaces, while our real estate team brings these remarkable visions to life. Our lifestyle team ensures every asset thrives long into the future, managing and elevating each detail with care. GURNER™ Group consistently sets a new benchmark for luxury living — creating places where people aspire to belong, and to live better.
3:33 Art Projects
3:33 Art Projects is one of Australia’s leading corporate art curatorial platforms, delivering unique visual arts programs which showcase leading and emerging visual artists in Australia. 3:33 Art Projects introduces the visual arts to new audiences, allowing artists to share their stories and encouraging audiences to explore creativity, and open their minds to the magic of art, in their day-to-day. They have also developed the 3:33 Art Projects Young Curators program working with artists and secondary students from public and private schools.
Beverage Partners
Champagne Pommery
The dedication of Pommery Champagne to Contemporary Art is an integral part of the House’s identity, constituting a fundamental element of its essence. Pommery Champagne was the first House to open its doors to the public in 1874. The Domaine has welcomed visitors from all over the world and since 2003, the most iconic curators of their generation have been brought together in the extraordinary cellars carved out of the Gallo-Roman crayères (chalk pits), opening up to the emerging international scene alongside established artists.
Four Pillars Gin
Established in 2013 in the Yarra Valley near Melbourne, Four Pillars Gin has become a global leader and Australia’s top craft spirit. Recognized as International Gin Producer of the Year in 2019, 2020, and 2023 by the IWSC, it also received the inaugural IWSC Green Spirit Initiative Award in October 2022. Based in Healesville, Four Pillars offers a range of gins including Rare Dry, Olive Leaf, Spiced Negroni, Bloody Shiraz, and Navy Strength, with a second location in Sydney’s Surry Hills. Founded by Cameron Mackenzie, Stuart Gregor, and Matt Jones, the distillery continues to innovate in the spirits industry
Yalumba
Established in 1849, in the Barossa, Yalumba has flourished under six generations of family ownership. Throughout three centuries, it has been a symbol of ambition, inclusivity, and collaboration. Generations of the Hill-Smith family’s values and traditions have nurtured a sense of unity, welcoming wine lovers to a realm of joy and appreciation.
Almighty
At Almighty, we’re on a mission to create beverages that enhance every moment of life, from the ordinary to the extraordinary. We’re here to support better drinking decisions by offering delicious, clean alternatives made from all-natural ingredients. Drinks that leave you feeling almighty good and satisfy your thirst for life
Supporting Partners
Artwork Transport
One of Australia’s leading domestic art transportation providers and trusted partners of leading artists, commercial galleries, collectors and public fine art institutions Australia wide.
AON
Aon Australia specialises in fine arts and antiques insurance, catering to art dealers, private collectors, and major galleries across the country. As the largest insurance broker in Australia and a global industry leader, Aon offers tailored insurance solutions without exclusive ties to single insurers. This flexibility ensures clients access the best options available, whether domestic or international. Endorsed by the Australian Antique and Art Dealers Association (AAADA) and the Australian Commercial Galleries Association (ACGA), Aon stands out for its comprehensive support and expertise in protecting valuable collections.
Print Council of Australia
Copyright Agency
Copyright Agency collects licence fees for the reuse of text and images and distributes these as copyright royalty payments to its 40,000 creator members. Talk Contemporary and Kid Contemporary is supported by Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund. The Cultural Fund provides grants for visual artist commissions, including Copyright Agency Partnerships (CAP) – an annual collaboration with Australian art galleries and institutions to commission and present new work. UNSW Galleries is partnering with CAP in 2025-26, with applications closing 18 August 2025.
Coco Republic
A design-led lifestyle brand founded in Australia in 1984, Coco Republic is synonymous with quality, service, and a sophisticated attention to detail. For over 40 years, the brand has influenced the world of interior design, bringing design to life around the globe. Inspired by international design and the way Australians live, the brand has redefined the Australian lifestyle through product design and its impact on lifestyle and interiors. Coco Republic has showrooms across Australia and New Zealand and is also available online.
Harry the Hirer
Harry the Hirer is Australia’s leading full-service partner for meetings, events, exhibitions, and conferences. We offer an extensive, ever-evolving range of premium products, including furniture, structures, AV, and LED, all in-house, under one roof. From modular stands to custom builds, signage, rigging, styling, and digital tools, we manage every detail without relying on external contractors. Our in-house teams ensure cohesion, speed, and quality across the board. Trusted by corporate, private, and government clients, we deliver standout experiences at scale. With 24/7 ordering, virtual support, and tailored exhibitor portals, we make planning seamless and personalised from start to finish.
Hotel Partners
Ace Hotel Sydney
Ace Hotel Sydney lives in a rejuvenated, hundred-year-old Heritage Federation Warehouse building — home to the first brick kiln in Australia. Inspired by the vibrant neighbourhood, Ace Sydney is a communal space that offers casual, considered accommodations, designed with care by Flack Studio. Drawing inspiration from architect Robin Boyd’s paradigm-shifting book, The Australian Ugliness, the paintings of Indigenous Australian artist Albert Namatjira and the building site’s legacy of pottery and ceramic creation, Flack Studio have conjured a hotel that’s a deep homage to Australia. Inside the hotel find a number of original pieces by celebrated Australian artists, including Nadia Hernandez, Nell, Julia Gutman, Jason Phu and more. Nestled against the CBD in Surry Hills, Ace is easily accessible by bus and train, just a 9-minute drive to Carriageworks.
Capella Sydney
Capella Sydney, the first Australian property in the Capella Hotels and Resorts portfolio, redefines luxury in Sydney’s vibrant heart. Originally the Department of Education building, a heritage-listed icon designed by George McRae, it debuted as Capella Sydney in March 2023. Featuring 192 guestrooms and suites, the hotel blends historic charm with contemporary elegance, highlighted by curated artwork and bespoke furnishings. Ground-level amenities include Brasserie 1930, McRae Bar, and versatile event spaces. Exclusive experiences await at The Living Room for cultural immersion, complemented by world-class health and spa facilities on level six, marking a new pinnacle in luxury accommodation and hospitality.
