24 October 2024

Fostering Community Partnerships | Art Gallery of NSW, South Rabbitohs Rabbitohs & Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi

Aqualand are long time supporters of arts, cultural and sporting organisations across Sydney. Through these partnerships, we believe in giving back to our home city, to help foster vibrant and engaged communities.

Art Gallery of New South Wales

Leadership Partner (2016 to current)

Aqualand has broadened the partnership to include the naming of the atrium in its northern building. The stunning architectural space, known as the Aqualand Atrium, is a key space for visitors to enjoy art and architecture with major collection works displayed on the rammed earth wall and in the adjoining galleries.

“We’re proud to be a Leadership Partner of the Art Gallery of New South Wales and to support its exciting expansion as an ongoing investment in Australian arts and culture. As a property, hospitality and investment company, Aqualand prides itself on pushing creative boundaries and we’re delighted to support the incredible opportunities that are being offered for artists and audiences through the Sydney Modern Project. Supporting culture and the arts is deeply rooted in our DNA and it makes me extremely proud to know we’re helping to leave a legacy for future generations to experience and appreciate all the forms of art that will be showcased in this amazing new cultural destination.” Jin Lin, Group Managing Director, Aqualand

 

South Sydney Rabbitohs

Premier Partner (2019 to current)

Aqualand is Sydney South Rabbitohs Club’s exclusive property development lower back of jersey partner. Aqualand have set a new benchmark in the community, both on and off the field, from financial support, unique match day activations, and having staff participate in community events such as Souths Cares’ NAIDOC Day. Our focus on forging stronger, more connected communities shares many synergies with the Rabbitohs’ social mission.

Aqualand_South Sydney Rabbitohs Partnership Lower back jersey

 

Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi

Principal Sponsor (2016 to current)

Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi is an unrivalled free exhibition of major sculptural works spread over a two-kilometre stretch of Sydney’s coastline, from Bondi Beach to Tamarama, and we have been proud to support this amazing initiative since 2016. Our long-standing association with Sculpture by the Sea extends to the prestigious Aqualand Sculpture Award, which has been increased to $100,000 for 2024 which is a milestone celebration of Aqualand’s10 year anniversary. International artist Shen Lieyi has become the first Asian sculptor to receive the prestigious Aqualand Sculpture Award for his abstract piece ‘Tracing’ and will be gifted by Aqualand for permanent public placement in Sydney. 

“As a long-time supporter of local arts and cultural organisations, we see great synergy between Aqualand and Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi through an aligned vision and values. Supporting and celebrating Australian arts and fostering exceptional talent is important to us, and we’re thrilled to sponsor this unique and internationally acclaimed exhibition, which nurtures emerging creative talent.” Aqualand Managing Director, Jin Lin

 

Aqualand Professor Shen Lieyi (China), ‘Tracing’, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2024.
Image: Professor Shen Lieyi (China), ‘Tracing’, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2024. Alex Adams, Head of Sales Marketing, Aqualand (left) and David Handley AM Founding CEO & Artistic Director, Sculpture by the Sea (right). Photo: Charlotte Curd.