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FairPrice supermarkets to play Singapore-made songs islandwide at peak periods in new tie-up

Tracks by local artistes will be played at stores for up to six hours each day.

$20m multicultural arts grant: New panel wants strong artistic visions, better ecosystem

A new 12-member President’s Challenge Multiculturalism Panel will advise on the disbursement of the new $20 million Multicultural Arts Programme Grant, which opens for applications on July 15.

What does the rise of GenAI mean for Singapore’s creative arts?

mwart - Media artist Shavonne Wong presenting her interactive AI companion project Meet Eva here in Hong Kong in 2025.
Credits: Courtesy of Shavonne Wong

New arts offerings, including live poetry, to debut at Changi Airport from second half of 2026

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Poetry performance by Crispin Rodrigues at Heritage Zone of Changi Airport Terminal 4 on April 27, 2026.
The National Arts Council (NAC) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced a three-year partnership today, to explore ways to present Singapore’s artistic excellence to the world through Changi Airport which handles about 70 million passengers annually. This collaboration aims to create new opportunities for both local and international passengers to experience Singapore’s arts and culture, through a series of curated art displays, live performances and activations within the airport’s terminals.
Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for State for Culture, Community and Youth & Trade and Industry attended the launch event at Changi Airport Terminal 4 as Guest-of-Honour for the MOU signing, joined by NAC and CAG representatives, and local artists who presented live poetry and music to celebrate the partnership.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Busking blues: S’pore’s street performers have more locations but face smaller crowds, tighter rules

Busker Bryan Wong performing at Clarke Quay. Mr Wong dazzles his watchers with acrobatic stunts using props like a Leviwand – a stick that appears to float on an almost invisible string – and hula hoops.

Goodman Arts Centre rental hikes on hold in light of economic uncertainties

ecfun - Join hands-on activities and enjoy performances by artists of Goodman Arts Centre at its open house on June 24.

Credit: ARTS HOUSE LIMITED

‘Trainforest’ artworks by local artists and MINDS students add colour to Kembangan MRT viaduct pillars

Unveiling of new Art under Viaduct Spaces project, "Trainforest" at Kembangan MRT. Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs speaking to 郭慧欣, about her artwork

Artists worry as Goodman Arts Centre hikes short-term rentals by 60 per cent

Artists renting project studios at Goodman Arts Centre have been informed of a rent hike from mid-2026.

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Performance artist Amanda Heng talks about her renaissance and the Venice Biennale

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Artist Amanda Heng, Singapore’s representative to the Venice Biennale 2026 pictured with her work at the National Gallery Singapore on Jan 21, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

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