Council of Civilisational Arts Foundation Inagural Dinner

Council of Civilisational Arts Foundation Inagural Dinner

Ivitees: 180 guests
Dress Code: Black Tie/ White
Language: English (primary)
Date: May 2026 (TBC)

The Council of Civilisational Arts Foundation (CCA Foundation) is a philanthropic platform founded by Elena Solina to elevate human civilisation through the curation, patronage, and promotion of classical and contemporary arts across the West, the Middle East, Asia, and India.

Gala Dinner & Private Reception

ATLANTIS THE ROYAL
MAY 2026
DUBAI

The inaugural Gala Dinner in Dubai brings together 180 carefully selected guests — ambassadors, ruling family representatives, UHNWI, private banks, family offices, and global luxury brands — for an evening of world-class artistic performance, cultural dialogue, and formal philanthropic commitment.

Guest Universe

180 carefully curated guests representing the highest levels of diplomacy, government, finance, and culture.

Ambassadors & cultural attachés from 20+ countries including Russia, India, France, UK, USA, China, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and others.

Embassies

~40

Pre-selected HNWI/UHNWI personally invited by Elena Solina.

Founding Patrons

~30

Key contacts per sponsorship tier allocation.

Corporate Sponsors

~25

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah; Ministry of Culture; Dubai Opera; Museum of the Future; Louvre Abu Dhabi.

UAE Government

~15

UBS, Rothschild, Emirates NBD, Mashreq, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs.

Private Banks

~10

Top-tier international family offices with $20M+ capital.

Family Offices

~10

01

Welcome Reception

02

Artistic Programme

04

Gala Dinner

05

Private After Reception — Founding Patrons

03

Patronship Ceremony

Evening Structure

Artistic Programme

A curated multi-disciplinary programme uniting artists from four civilisational regions, conceptualised around themes of unity, peace, and civilisational elevation.

Art Installation & UAE Artists

Signature installation connecting global figures to civilisational themes, plus specially selected Emirati and regional performers.

Classical Music

Selected international and regional pianists performing works of civilisational significance.

Opera

Invited soloists; programme inspired by the legacy of Maria Callas and the tradition of operatic excellence.

Ballet

Xander Parish (former Royal Ballet principal) and guest artists from the Vienna Opera.

Foundation Initiatives 2026

All philanthropic funds raised are directed to three inaugural Foundation initiatives, reported publicly in the annual CCA Foundation report.

Initiative 3 — Public Legacy Project

Commission of a public architectural or sculptural work — a fountain, pavilion, or permanent art object in MENA or India. Inspired by figures such as Zaha Hadid and Gaudí, creating a new cultural landmark permanently associated with the CCA Foundation.

Initiative 2 — Civilisational Concert Series

Co-production of a landmark concert or chamber series at Dubai Opera. Focus: classical music in cross-cultural dialogue, featuring European, Middle Eastern, and Asian musical traditions on the same stage.

Initiative 1 — Civilisational Art Fellowship

Support for four exceptional artists — one each from the West, MENA, Asia, and India. Includes a grant, curated development programme, and public exhibition in the UAE. Priority given to women artists, including emerging talents from Qatar and the Gulf.

Individual Patronage Structure

20 seats available

10 seats available

All fundraising and charitable structures are established in full compliance with UAE Federal Law on Donations and applicable DIFC/mainland regulations.

Patronship is by personal invitation only. All patron commitments are formalised on stage at the Gala Dinner through the Patronship Ceremony.

Patron Circle — From $100,000

Founding Patron — From $500,000

Sacred Community — The CCA Object

The Foundation Book

A hardcover collector's volume featuring Elena Solina's 10 Civilisational Principles, photography, and essays on the relationship between art, science, faith, and prosperity.
The first edition focuses on Gaudí and the architecture of the future.

Distributed exclusively at the Gala and through the Foundation's private network.

Bracelet by Diebrill

A limited-edition artefact gifted to all 180 guests — light alligator leather, integrated white feather motif, engraved on the interior: "In the beginning was the Word ."

Each bracelet carries the CCA Foundation logotype. 100 guests receive personalised versions with the wearer's initials.

Sacred Community — The CCA Object

Transport & Logistics

Emirates — artistic logistics partner, bringing artists to Dubai from across the world.

Lifestyle & Media

Forbes Arabia, Financial Times, WSJ luxury sections, Nessaire; private jet companies; Krug, Moët & Chandon, premium caviar brands.

Jewellery & Watches

Dubai Opera, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Museum of the Future, Al Serkal Avenue, Art Basel (HK & Qatar), Ministry of Culture Abu Dhabi.

Banking & Wealth

UBS, Rothschild Private Banking, Emirates NBD, Mashreq, JP Morgan Private Bank, Goldman Sachs.

Hospitality & Real Estate

The CCA Foundation welcomes partnership discussions with the following categories of world-class organisations.

Mandarin Oriental, Atlantis The Royal, Omniyat, Aldar, new regional real estate developers.

Jewellery & Watches

Chaumet, De Beers, Orlov Jewellery, regional fine jewellery houses — exhibition format, à la Louvre loan model.

A Civilisational Legacy

John 1:1

In the beginning was the Word

The Council of Civilisational Arts Foundation is Elena Solina's commitment to leave a civilisational legacy — not only through commerce, but through patronage of the highest forms of human creativity.