Maraya Art Centre is a non-profit art space founded in 2010 by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). Located at Al Qasba in Sharjah, it provides a platform for contemporary visual arts from the UAE, the wider MENA region, and international contexts.

The Centre supports artistic practice through exhibitions, commissions, and publications. It also houses a resource library offering access to books on art, design and culture, and delivers a year-round programme of talks, workshops, and community-based activities.

Maraya Art Centre also leads the Jedariya Street Art Initiative that enlivens Sharjah’s public spaces while engaging youth in creative expression and community awareness.

On Sharjah’s Flag Island, Maraya Art Centre’s sister institution, 1971 – Design Space, extends its commitment to the field of contemporary design. Since its establishment in 2015, the venue has presented exhibitions that explore diverse and innovative approaches to contemporary design in all its forms.