The National Arts Council (NAC) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth that champions the arts in Singapore. The Council promotes artistic excellence by providing diverse opportunities for artists and arts organisations while expanding access for audiences to appreciate the impact of the arts in enriching lives. By working closely with the arts community and partners, the Council seeks to build a connected society, creative economy and distinctive city through the arts. For more information, visit www.nac.gov.sg.

Established by MCCY, the Cultural Matching Fund (CMF) provides dollar-for-dollar matching grants for private cash donations to registered charities in the arts and heritage sector.

The CMF aims to encourage giving to our arts and heritage sector. This will create a more sustainable arts and heritage scene, and one in which more people in Singapore have a stake. The CMF will match monetary donations received by the eligible organisations, from individuals, foundations and corporations. The CMF doubles the value of every cash donation for the receiving organisation which can be put to various uses, including developing capabilities for the long-term sustainability of the organisation and the cultural sector as a whole.

The National Arts Council is the appointed Secretariat for the administration of the CMF.

 

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is Singapore’s national performing arts centre. It hosts a year-round line-up of about 4,000 live performances and activities presented by Esplanade, its partners, and hirers. As an arts centre for everyone, Esplanade creates opportunities for seniors, youth, children, and underserved communities to experience the arts. More than 70% of the shows that take place each year at the centre are free for all to enjoy.

 

Esplanade also brings the arts virtually to audiences in Singapore and beyond through its diverse range of digital programmes on Esplanade Offstage. This platform serves as an all-access backstage pass to the performing arts and a guide to Singapore and Asian arts and culture, featuring videos, podcasts, articles, quizzes, and resources.

The centre works in close partnership with local, regional, and international artists to develop artistic capabilities and content, push artistic boundaries, and engage audiences. Esplanade supports the creation of artistic content by commissioning and producing new Singapore and Asian work for the international stage. It also develops technical capabilities for the industry nationally.

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is operated by The Esplanade Co Ltd (TECL), a not-for-profit organisation, a registered Charity, and an Institution of a Public Character. TECL received the Charity Governance Award – Special Commendation for Clarity of Strategy in 2016 and 2022, the Charity Transparency Award from 2016–2023, and the Charity Transparency Dedication Award in 2024. Esplanade is Singapore’s first Dementia-Friendly Arts Venue and a certified Dementia Go-To Point, as well as a guide/assistance dog-friendly centre.

TECL receives funding support from the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and its Community Programmes are supported by the Tote Board Family, comprising Tote Board, Singapore Pools, and Singapore Turf Club.

Visit Esplanade.com for more information.

Esplanade is dedicated to supporting access and upholding our vision of being an arts centre for everyone. We are on a journey to make the arts more welcoming and accessible to all—from improved physical access to inclusive programming, ticket concession schemes for Persons with Disabilities and Relaxed Performances—so that even more people can experience and enjoy the offerings at the arts centre. More information on the centre’s accessibility initiatives can be found at www.esplanade.com/accessibility

About the Museum Roundtable

The Museum Roundtable is a collective established by NHB in 1996 to promote a museum-going culture amongst Singaporeans and to position museums as unique cultural destinations. The members comprise over 60 public and private museums and heritage galleries covering the subjects of national history, culture and community, art, defence, lifestyle and collectibles, healthcare, science and innovation. Together, members collaborate on exhibitions, festivals and programmes, share best practices, and focus on building and raising the capabilities of its members.

About the National Heritage Board

The National Heritage Board (NHB) was formed on 1 August 1993. As the custodian of Singapore’s heritage, NHB is responsible for telling the Singapore story, sharing the Singaporean experience and imparting our Singapore spirit.

NHB’s mission is to preserve and celebrate the shared heritage of our diverse communities, for the purpose of education, nation-building and cultural understanding. It manages the national museums and heritage institutions, safeguards and promotes intangible cultural heritage, and sets policies relating to heritage sites, monuments and the national collection. Through the national collection, NHB curates heritage programmes and presents exhibitions to connect the past, present and future generations of Singaporeans. NHB is a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth. Please visit www.nhb.gov.sg for more information.

Established in 1938, the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), founding member of the University of the Arts Singapore, is Singapore’s pioneer and largest arts institution. Renowned for its unique identity and strength in Southeast Asian arts, NAFA’s Institute of Southeast Asian Arts (ISEAA) is a global leader in Southeast Asian arts practice and research.  NAFA has nurtured the largest number of alumni and conferred the nation’s highest accolades, with 14 Cultural Medallions and 15 Young Artist Award recipients. As the only arts institution offering a comprehensive range of educational pathways from early childhood to adulthood, NAFA inspires learning and growth through diverse programs. These include tertiary education, lifelong learning courses at the Centre for Lifelong Education, junior art classes in the School of Young Talents, and arts-enriched preschool education.

With a rich heritage dedicated to arts education, NAFA strives to live up to its mission of “inspiring learning and growth through the arts”. For more information, visit www.nafa.edu.sg


NAFA X ART:DIS Collaborates - Arts and Disability Forum  (ADF) Learning Enrichment Initiative

The ADF Learning Enrichment Initiative seeks to engage NAFA students in the arts and disability sector.  Co-developed by ART:DIS and Dr Michael Tan, who also serves as the mentor, the initiative aims to raise awareness of the ongoing efforts within the local and global art communities to support individuals with disabilities, by fostering ongoing dialogue through ADF activities.

 

National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts institution that oversees the world’s largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern and contemporary art. Reflecting Singapore’s unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery aims to be a progressive museum that creates dialogues between the art of Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world to foster and inspire a creative and inclusive society.

The Gallery is committed to making its space and services accessible to all visitors by providing equitable opportunities to experience the Gallery and make meaningful connections with art and heritage. These initiatives include the following: access resources such as the Access Guide on the Gallery’s website and the Calm Room, a thoughtfully designed space within the museum for visitors who feel overstimulated or overwhelmed. The Gallery is also a Dementia-go-to Point and Gallery staff are trained to assist persons living with dementia. The Gallery continues to work closely with diverse communities to expand its access offerings and services to ensure a truly inclusive experience for all visitors.

Singapore Art Museum opened in 1996 as the first art museum in Singapore located in the cultural district of Singapore. Known as SAM, the museum presents contemporary art from a Southeast Asian perspective for artists, art lovers and the art curious in multiple venues across the island, including a new venue in the historic port area of Tanjong Pagar.

The museum is building one of the world's most important public collections of Southeast Asian contemporary art, with the aim of connecting the art and the artists to the public and future generations through exhibitions and programmes. SAM is working towards a humane and sustainable future by committing to responsible practices within its processes.

To find out more, visit www.singaporeartmuseum.sg