Enterprises support and collaborate with UCCA in a variety of ways, from sponsoring exhibitions and programs to jointly developing projects. Sponsorship includes both cash and in-kind contributions, and can either be directed to specific UCCA projects, or take the form of an annual strategic partnership. Sponsorship brings a range of benefits, including brand placement and recognition, tax incentives, client cultivation opportunities, and art-adjacent marketing strategies.

UCCA relies on the generosity of its individual donors to present its world-class program of exhibitions and initiatives to a public of more than a million visitors each year. Individual giving has an established history at UCCA: Founded in 2012, the UCCA Patrons Council was the first donor group of its kind in China. Having included more than fifty of China’s leading collectors and philanthropists, that group set the standard for individual engagement with contemporary art institutions in this rapidly evolving context.

Following its restructuring in 2018, UCCA introduced new levels of giving and new patrons groups.  If you are interested in supporting UCCA through one of these groups, please contact our development team at development@ucca.org.cn

UCCA Foundation Council

Including UCCA’s highest level of supporters, the Foundation Council is the governing body of the UCCA Foundation for Art and Education, the charitable foundation accredited by the Beijing Bureau of Civil Affairs in 2018 to support UCCA’s philanthropic and outreach initiatives. Committing to five-year terms, the 30 members of the Foundation Council provide support and guidance. Leaders in many fields of enterprise, they participate in quarterly meetings with senior management, and offer essential input on all aspects of UCCA’s operations and programming. Membership in the UCCA Foundation Council is by invitation only.

UCCA International Circle

Since its founding, UCCA has distinguished itself among art institutions in China for the breadth of its global outlook. Each year, UCCA collaborates with artists, scholars, curators, lenders, and museums around the world to deliver a truly international program to audiences in China. The UCCA International Circle is a dynamic, global community of supporters who share UCCA’s belief in art’s special ability to transcend boundaries and forge new outlooks, and serve as UCCA’s ambassadors on the world stage. Members provide vital support to exhibitions and programs, and in return receive exclusive access to events and experiences in Beijing and beyond, including specially tailored trips to explore key art scenes around the world.

UCCA Young Associates

Officially established in March 2019, UCCA Young Associates are an active and energetic community of dedicated art lovers from all different fields and age groups, focused on sharing the best of contemporary cultural life. Joining UCCA Young Associates grants each member a year of unique artistic experiences: through exclusive events and programs, those with a passion for art can meet like-minded peers, entering the world of contemporary art and exploring its limitless possibilities together. Membership expands global perspectives and leads to encounters that open up new, diverse cultural perspectives. UCCA Young Associates’ contributions also help UCCA explore new possibilities reaching out to emerging audiences, cultivating the future mainstays of the art community, and opening the door to art for a younger generation.

The UCCA Gala, held annually in early November, brings together leading figures from the worlds of art, culture, business, and entertainment. A highlight on China’s art world social calendar, the Gala is also UCCA’s most significant annual fundraising event.

The UCCA Gala is a key fundraising platform that supports the institution’s nonprofit initiatives and its mission for championing contemporary art in China. There are multiple meaningful forms to support UCCA in these efforts. Corporate sponsors make financial and in-kind contributions to the organization of the event. Galleries and enterprises may also sponsor tables with seat reservations for their guests, expanding their access to UCCA’s exhibitions and programs. On the night of the Gala, artists collaborating with UCCA donate artworks for an exciting benefit auction. All guests are invited to take part in the benefit auction or make direct contributions, joining UCCA in deepening China’s engagement and global cultural exchange and “Bringing the Best in Art to a Wider Audience.”

Since the inaugural UCCA Gala in 2012, UCCA has worked with numerous artists and partners to establish the annual event as unforgettable celebrations of art and charity. The 2024 UCCA Gala convened over 400 guests and supporters, raising nearly RMB 8.4 million through the benefit auction and fundraising efforts. All proceeds directly contribute to the institution’s core initiatives, which include exhibitions, public programs, academic research, and nonprofit projects.

If you are interested in supporting the UCCA Gala, please feel free to contact us at development@ucca.org.cn

UCCA’s dramatic post-industrial spaces can serve as the perfect backdrop for many different kinds of events. Whether you’re looking to host a reception and after-hours private viewing of a UCCA exhibition, to stage an off-site meeting, product launch, or even a special celebration, UCCA can provide you with professionally-equipped spaces boasting a unique, avant-garde atmosphere. 

Freshly renovated by OMA in 2019, UCCA is housed in Bauhaus-influenced factory chambers built in the 1950s, featuring a series of exhibition spaces including the signature Great Hall, in addition to meeting rooms and an auditorium. All spaces are furnished with professional lightning, internet connectivity, and the climate and humidity control systems required for any exhibition or event. UCCA may also assist you in planning structured events, such as a “Museum Night,” which combines an evening reception with a private exhibition tour, crafting a night to remember for corporate clients or other large groups. To enquire about hosting an event, please contact us at events@ucca.org.cn.