Spare some change? Arts venues gain from small donation boxes

A temporary donation box located inside the Esplanade ticketed area where the audience is encouraged to donate any amount they want for a programme booklet, on Oct 18, 2019. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
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SINGAPORE - Spare some change?

Loose change is adding up to big bucks for art venues here. Three institutions which have installed cash donation boxes in their premises have reported increases in their collections.

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