About Us
The principal aim and activity of Painting & Patronage is to build and foster valuable bridges of cultural, artistic and educational understanding between the Arab world and the international community.
Core Activities
Our initiatives aim to establish a higher and deeper level of appreciation and understanding of each other’s distinct and diverse cultures and traditions.
Painting & Patronage is a non-profit organisation founded by HRH Prince Khalid Al-Faisal bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud in 1999.
Prince Khalid Al-Faisal is the Governor of Makkah Region and Adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud. Prince Khalid previously served as Minister of Education and Governor of Asir Region in Saudi Arabia.
His Royal Highness is also a well known artist, poet and champion of the arts.
In 2015 Painting & Patronage was honoured by being granted the High Patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia.
Previously in 2007 the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz granted his High Patronage over Painting & Patronage.
As an on-going royal initiative, Painting & Patronage is seeking to launch further exchange programmes with European, North and South American and Asian nations.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud and the late King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud honoured Painting & Patronage with their presence at numerous events held by Painting & Patronage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Our Supporters
Painting & Patronage has been pleased to receive the support of:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Office of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales
The Royal Court of Saudi Arabia
The Royal Government of Saudi Arabia
The Prince’s School of Traditional Arts
Anglo Arab Organisation
Arab British Chamber of Commerce
SABB – The Saudi British Bank
Support and Donations are important to keep Painting & Patronage arts and culture activities.
There are multiple ways to get involved with our vision.
Your gift provides access to the arts for future artists who otherwise, might not have the opportunity to create.
