ART BE A PART

What ART BE A PART does

Art Be a Part is a Dubai-headquartered private nonprofit organization founded in 2021 that operates an art-led philanthropic platform connecting artists, philanthropists, and charitable causes. Its stated purpose is to use art and philanthropy as catalysts for societal change by curating fundraising events, exhibitions, and auctions that direct proceeds to partner NGOs. The organization serves three primary constituencies: philanthropists and patrons seeking impact-aligned giving vehicles; artists seeking platforms for socially engaged work; and beneficiary populations including children with disabilities, underprivileged children, and the elderly.

The organization's core offerings are structured as distinct programs rather than a software product. The flagship is The Art Be a Part Gala, an annual art auction and gala dinner (fourth edition held November 7, 2025) featuring international artists such as El Seed, Stefania Nazzal, Rocco Ritchie, and Luke Goss, with proceeds directed to UNICEF India and Dubai Cares. The SpArK (Special+Art+Knowledge) initiative, co-developed with UNICEF India, delivers art-based inclusive education programming for children with disabilities across Assam, Gujarat, West Bengal, and (via Aldona Arts Foundation) Goa, reaching 10,000+ children and supporting 2,575 children through Home-Based Education. Spread A Smile is a community art outreach initiative, and Moving Canvas is a commissioned art-installation project (e.g., the eL Seed x SNF Development Centre minibus). Impact metrics cited include 10,000+ children with disabilities reached, 87,000+ users on the PRASHAST disability-screening app (partner-attributed), 621 students reached in Goa's 4 schools through 28 workshops, and 750+ children reached in Jaipur via Spread A Smile 2026.

The business model is fundraising-based rather than transactional: revenue derives from gala ticket and auction proceeds plus direct donations from philanthropists, with funds largely pass-through to partner NGOs. The organization has 11–50 employees, an advisory board led by founder Medha Nanda (also a UNICEF India Champion for Children), and operational geographies spanning the UAE and India. Distribution is direct via events, community workshops, and partner NGO channels; there is no software/SaaS revenue stream, no disclosed pricing, and no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

ART BE A PART

Legal name

Art Be a Part

Website

https://artbeapart.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Art Be a Part is a Dubai-based nonprofit that curates art-led philanthropic programs — including an annual gala, auctions, and the SpArK inclusive-education initiative — to connect artists and patrons with charitable causes, primarily UNICEF India and Dubai Cares.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubayy

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Art Auction and Gala Fundraising: Annual fundraising events where artworks are auctioned and gala dinners are hosted to raise funds for partnered charitable organizations including UNICEF India and Dubai Cares.
2. Donations and Philanthropic Contributions: Direct donations from philanthropists and supporters directed toward specific initiatives like SpArK for children with disabilities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Art Be a Part is a Dubai-based private nonprofit organization that curates art-led philanthropic programs, including an annual gala, art auctions, exhibitions, and community initiatives such as SpArK (Special+Art+Knowledge) and Spread A Smile. The platform connects artists, philanthropists, and charitable causes, raising funds for partner NGOs like UNICEF India and Dubai Cares while supporting children with disabilities through inclusive education programs.

Product overview

Art Be a Part is a philanthropic platform operating as a single unified offering rather than a modular platform. The core platform connects philanthropists with causes through art-based initiatives. Key products include SpArK (an art-for-impact initiative supporting children with disabilities in partnership with UNICEF India), The Art be a Part Gala (annual fundraising auction event), Spread A Smile (community art outreach), and Moving Canvas (artistic transformation projects). The platform also facilitates art auctions and sales featuring global artists, with all initiatives unified by the mission of combining art and philanthropy to create meaningful social impact.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SpArK: Special+Art+Knowledge - an initiative supporting UNICEF India programmes in empowering children with special needs by integrating them into mainstream education through art as a medium of expression.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ children with disabilities gaining access to inclusive education
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and secondary.

• PoetriarchyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Collaboration for Spread A Smile 2026 initiative in Jaipur, India. Reached 750+ children and 60 elderly through art-led community interactions.
• UNICEF IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransformative partnership supporting SpArK initiative for children with disabilities. Over 10,000 children aged 3-10 years gaining access to inclusive education. Programs include Home-Based Education for 2,575 children, school accessibility audits benefiting 275,000 children, and training for 2,000+ special educators. Active in Assam, Gujarat, and West Bengal.
• Dubai CarescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Art Auction and Gala beneficiary supporting education programs. Funds raised contribute to transformative work including inclusive education initiatives.
• Aldona Arts FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for SpArK art initiative in Goa, India. Impacted 621 students across 4 schools with 28 all-day art workshops in theatre, dance, capoeira, and visual arts.
• SNF Development CentresecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for young adults with special needs through art initiatives. Art be a Part donated a minibus transformed by artist eL Seed into a moving canvas symbol of inclusion and empowerment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pencils of Promise: Nonprofit that builds schools and education programs in developing countries, with celebrity/artist-aligned fundraising. Comparable to SpArK's inclusive-education mission and the gala-driven fundraising pattern targeting HNW and corporate donors.
• amfAR (Foundation for AIDS Research): Uses high-profile art auctions and gala fundraisers (notably the Cannes amfAR Gala) to channel HNW donor capital into disease-focused research. Directly comparable operating model to Art Be a Part's annual art auction + gala dinner mechanism supporting charity beneficiaries.
• The Art of Elysium: Volunteer-driven nonprofit that harnesses artists to support vulnerable populations (children with medical conditions). Comparable in mission (art as a vehicle for serving children with special needs) and in dependence on artist volunteers and donor networks.
• Splash International: International nonprofit focused on clean water and education for children, using HNW events and corporate partnerships. Comparable in operating model (event-led fundraising for children-focused programmes) and donor-base strategy.
• VSA (now VSA at the Kennedy Center): International nonprofit on arts, disability, and education that integrates children and adults with disabilities into arts programming. Closely comparable to SpArK (Special+Art+Knowledge) in both population served and art-based inclusion methodology.
• Creative Growth Art Center: Oakland-based nonprofit art studio and gallery for artists with developmental disabilities, combining studio practice with exhibitions and sales. Comparable to Art Be a Part's combination of disability-focused art programming, exhibitions, and artist empowerment.

Regional players

• Dubai Cares: UAE-based education-focused nonprofit and direct beneficiary/partner of Art Be a Part's annual gala. Comparable as a regional Gulf-anchored social-impact nonprofit with similar philanthropic governance and donor base.
• UNICEF Next Generation: Young-philanthropist arm of UNICEF that hosts art-driven and celebrity-led fundraisers for UNICEF priorities. Comparable as a peer in the same UNICEF-aligned donor-engagement ecosystem and as a model for the type of HNW/arts fundraising Art Be a Part aspires to scale.

Broad incumbents

• Sotheby's Charity Auctions: Global auction house that regularly hosts charity and benefit sales. Comparable in auction-of-art-for-philanthropy activity, though as a much larger commercial incumbent rather than a nonprofit.
• Christie's Foundation / Christie's Red Cross partnership: Auction house that runs charity auctions and partnerships (e.g., Christie's Red Cross) blending fine-art curation with philanthropy. Comparable in the fine-art-auction-as-fundraising mechanic, but operates at much larger scale and as a commercial incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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