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UAS, Singapore’s first arts university, introduces eight new degree programmes and a common curriculum

The University of the Arts Singapore (UAS) unveiled eight new degree programmes in emerging areas within the global creative economy: The new programmes prime graduates to thrive in creative, high-growth sectors such as the digital, green and care economies”, museum development and global arts. These programmes will be offered by the University’s founding members LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE) and Nanyang Academy of Fine … Continue reading UAS, Singapore’s first arts university, introduces eight new degree programmes and a common curriculum

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National Arts Council commemorates 40 years of giving at the Patron of the Arts Awards 2023

The National Arts Council (NAC) commemorates 40 years of giving to Singapore’s arts with the Patron of the Arts Awards (POAA) 2023. This year’s edition honours more than 400 patrons comprising a total of 313 individuals and 91 organisations. Collectively they contributed over $45 million in 2022 towards advancing our local arts ecosystem. The patrons’ contributions were recognised at the awards ceremony held on 12 … Continue reading National Arts Council commemorates 40 years of giving at the Patron of the Arts Awards 2023

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National Arts Council invites all to join the making of Singapore’s future arts scene with the launch of Our SG Arts Plan (2023 – 2027)

The National Arts Council (NAC) has launched Our SG Arts Plan (2023 – 2027), inviting artists, audiences and stakeholders to play their part and join the development of the arts scene in Singapore. Officiated by Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Second Minister for Law, the launch of Our SG Arts Plan (2023 – 2027) is a culmination of engagements with more than 16,500 stakeholders on their hope for the arts scene in Singapore. Guided by insights … Continue reading National Arts Council invites all to join the making of Singapore’s future arts scene with the launch of Our SG Arts Plan (2023 – 2027)

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NAC and SMRT kickstart strategic partnership with a nationwide roll-out of Hear65’s ‘I Play SG Music’ campaign to bring local music to over 3 million commuters daily

On 30th August 2023, the National Arts Council (NAC) signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding with Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) at Bras Basah MRT Station, marking the two entities’ commitment to a new partnership to enliven spaces of commute through music, poetry, and busking, to widen avenues of exposure to Singapore’s art in public spaces. This landmark collaboration is anchored by the launch of a … Continue reading NAC and SMRT kickstart strategic partnership with a nationwide roll-out of Hear65’s ‘I Play SG Music’ campaign to bring local music to over 3 million commuters daily

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Koh Wan Ching appointed Head of Acting at ITI

Singaporean actor and director Koh Wan Ching has been appointed Head of Acting at Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI), beginning on 1 July 2023. This appointment signals the first succession of leadership since the school – formerly known as the Theatre Training and Research Programme (TTRP) – was co-founded by Kuo Pau Kun and T. Sasitharan in 2000. To this day, ITI offers the only Professional … Continue reading Koh Wan Ching appointed Head of Acting at ITI

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SMU and NAFA to jointly offer newAdvanced Certificate Programmes in Arts Management and Design Literacy for Marketing

SMU Academy (SMUA) and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) Centre for Lifelong Education have announced that they will partner to offer two new Advanced Certificate programmes in Arts Management and Design Literacy for Marketing. This marks the first-ever collaboration between NAFA and a local Institute of Higher Learning to deliver continuing education and training (CET) programmes that synthesise arts, design and business.  Advancements … Continue reading SMU and NAFA to jointly offer newAdvanced Certificate Programmes in Arts Management and Design Literacy for Marketing

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University of the Arts Singapore unveils its logo at the inaugural UAS Arts Symposium

The long-awaited University of the Arts Singapore (UAS), Singapore’s first arts university, has revealed its logo at the inaugural UAS Arts Symposium. The logo was unveiled by Minister for Education, Mr Chan Chun Sing, in the presence of over 450 arts educators and partners from government agencies, industry and cultural organisations, as they gathered to discuss the transformation of the arts as a collective mission. … Continue reading University of the Arts Singapore unveils its logo at the inaugural UAS Arts Symposium

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Art What!: Bringing art closer to the community through Art x Fashion at the 42nd UOB Painting of the Year competition launch

Art meets Fashion with a collection of 36 limited edition art wearables introduced at a fashion showcase for charity sale as UOB officially launched the 42nd edition of its flagship UOB Painting of the Year competition at National Gallery Singapore this morning. The UOB Painting of the Year Art x Fashion showcase featured wearables co-designed by 10 artists, comprising UOB Painting of the Year artists … Continue reading Art What!: Bringing art closer to the community through Art x Fashion at the 42nd UOB Painting of the Year competition launch

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Art What!: Striking a balance with Lester Lee in art and life

Lester Lee is an established artist who has worked hard to get to where he is today. Having trained under renowned watercolourists Ong Kim Seng and Peh Eng Seng in the ’80s, Lester then went on to win accolades such as the Outstanding Artist Award in 1989 from the Ministry of Communications and Information, alongside the UOB Painting of the Year competitions in 2011 and … Continue reading Art What!: Striking a balance with Lester Lee in art and life

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Art What!: Andrew Huang reflects on the next step of his artistic journey, and living in a garden city

Andrew Huang’s relative youth is no deterrent to his success, winning the Highly Commended Award at the prestigious 2022 UOB Painting of the Year (Emerging Artist Category). But the now-NSF remains humble about his success, “I took part in it mainly to challenge myself and get to know the process of preparing and participating in an art competition,” he says. “It’s not the first time … Continue reading Art What!: Andrew Huang reflects on the next step of his artistic journey, and living in a garden city

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