Holdmark Gallery
‘Parramatta is a world-class city in the making and it deserves world-class cultural facilities to match. As a family business firmly rooted in Western Sydney, Holdmark is proud to partner with an organisation that will elevate our region onto the international stage. We are truly excited to see the contribution Powerhouse Parramatta will make to the cultural and educational fabric of Western Sydney for generations to come.’
Holdmark Property Group, under the leadership of Founder and Chief Executive Sarkis Nassif, has committed $10 million towards Powerhouse Parramatta. This remarkable investment will support the establishment of the Holdmark Gallery and underpin a biennial exhibition focusing on innovation in design, engineering and architecture. Holdmark Gallery will be the second largest gallery space in Powerhouse Parramatta, featuring 2300 square metres of floor space and 8-metre high ceilings.
‘From humble beginnings in Parramatta 40 years ago, to being named Property Person of the Year by Urban Taskforce in 2017, Sarkis Nassif has worked determinedly since arriving in Australia to grow Holdmark into the extraordinary business that it is today. We are thrilled to partner with Holdmark on Sydney Design Week and to realise the Holdmark Gallery, with related exhibitions showcasing extraordinary design, architecture and innovation as central to our new museum, Powerhouse Parramatta.’
Holdmark will also become Principal Partner of Sydney Design Week. Curated and produced by Powerhouse for more than 20 years, the renowned festival has played an instrumental role in the evolution of design practice in Australia and internationally. It presents tours, workshops, exhibitions, panel discussions, open studios, keynote presentations, installations and symposiums.
