Art What!: Singapore Art Week 2023

Helmed by the National Arts Council (NAC), Singapore Art Week (SAW) returns to kickstart the new year with its 11th edition from 6th to 15th January 2023, drawing local and international art enthusiasts, collectors and the curious to congregate at Singapore’s premier visual arts season. An annual pinnacle event in Asia’s visual arts calendar, SAW 2023 will see over 700 artists and curators from Singapore … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Art Week 2023

Six outstanding arts practitioners honoured for their pursuit of artistic excellence with Singapore’s top arts accolades

The National Arts Council (NAC) has conferred two Cultural Medallions and four Young Artist Awards today at the Istana. The distinguished awards recognise outstanding artists for their artistic excellence, distinctive body of works and contributions to developing our nation’s arts and cultural landscape. This year’s awards celebrate a diverse group of artists specialising in different fields, who have contributed to enhancing the vibrancy of our … Continue reading Six outstanding arts practitioners honoured for their pursuit of artistic excellence with Singapore’s top arts accolades

National Arts Council Strengthens Partnerships To Make The Arts Accessible To More Communities Islandwide

#ArtsInYourNeighbourhood and #SilverArts return with programmes that bring the arts to more communities islandwide throughout the year. Presented by the National Arts Council (NAC) in partnership with the arts community and stakeholders from the people, private, and public sectors, these initiatives hope to make the arts accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds, in spaces where they live, work and play.  For #ArtsInYourNeighbourhood and … Continue reading National Arts Council Strengthens Partnerships To Make The Arts Accessible To More Communities Islandwide

UOB and NAC in strategic partnership to support the arts ecosystem to position Singapore as an arts hub for Southeast Asia

UOB and the National Arts Council (NAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to collaborate and commit to a strategic partnership to develop the financial and business competencies of the Singapore arts community, and support the development of a vibrant arts scene in Singapore. The MOU reflects how, through a committed partnership, the private and public sectors can work closely to pool together ideas, … Continue reading UOB and NAC in strategic partnership to support the arts ecosystem to position Singapore as an arts hub for Southeast Asia

NAFA Convocation 2022 celebrates courageous changemakers

For the first time in two years, 663 (623 Diploma, 2 Specialist Diploma, 38 Degree) graduands from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) will accept their diplomas and degrees in person at the academy’s annual convocation ceremony. NAFA Convocation 2022 sees the classes of 2020 and 2021 join 2022’s graduating batch to celebrate this momentous milestone across four days, from 28 Sep to 1 Oct … Continue reading NAFA Convocation 2022 celebrates courageous changemakers

Outstanding Singaporean professionals presented with UK Chevening Scholarships to pursue their studies 

The strong UK-Singapore ties in education were further reaffirmed with the annual Scholarship Awards Presentation at the British High Commissioner’s residence Eden Hall.  Her Excellency Kara Owen, the British High Commissioner to Singapore, awarded the three Chevening Scholarships to Mr Leo Chu Chun, Mr Bertrand Seah, and Ms Lee Yi Ting, and will celebrate Mr Nur Hazeem bin Abdul Nasser and Mr Oh Ming Song … Continue reading Outstanding Singaporean professionals presented with UK Chevening Scholarships to pursue their studies 

Patron of the Arts Awards 2022: Growth in cash donations signals importance of sustaining the arts despite pandemic

As Singapore’s arts sector looks towards a positive post-pandemic future, the National Arts Council (NAC) pays tribute to patrons who gave over $32 million to the arts in 2021. 323 patrons were honoured at the 39th edition of the Patron of the Arts Awards (POAA), comprising a total of 244 individuals and 79 organisations. These patrons continued to support Singapore’s resilient arts scene as the … Continue reading Patron of the Arts Awards 2022: Growth in cash donations signals importance of sustaining the arts despite pandemic

Marina Bay Sands and TAO Group Hospitality rev up for the return of the Formula One season

Marina Bay Sands and TAO Group Hospitality will rev up for the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix with an array of race-themed parties and specials from 30 September to 2 October. With Formula One making its comeback after a two-year hiatus, the tracks at MARQUEE Singapore, LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar, and AVENUE Singapore are set for an action-packed weekend. MARQUEE Singapore is set … Continue reading Marina Bay Sands and TAO Group Hospitality rev up for the return of the Formula One season

Embassy of France and NAC sign Memorandum of Understanding to develop a Bilateral Artist-in-Residency Programme

The Embassy of France in Singapore and the National Arts Council, Singapore (NAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today, committing to support the creation of a bilateral Artist-in-Residency Programme by arts and culture institutions over the next five years, in the fields of visual, literary and performing arts. This is testament to the strong cultural cooperation and commitment from the two countries to support … Continue reading Embassy of France and NAC sign Memorandum of Understanding to develop a Bilateral Artist-in-Residency Programme

Music Is: SNYCO makes its long-awaited full comeback this July, after 2 years with full orchestra

Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) will be making its first full orchestra comeback starting from this concert, where audiences will be able to watch over 80 members back in action together on stage after 2 years, since December 2019. Conducted by SNYCO Music Director Quek Ling Kiong, the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra will present Tunes of Tomorrow concert on 30 July 2022 (Saturday), … Continue reading Music Is: SNYCO makes its long-awaited full comeback this July, after 2 years with full orchestra