NAC Arts Resource Hub

📣 OPEN CALL: Traditional Arts Residency 2026 📅 Application deadline: 15 July 2026, 11:59PM The Traditional Arts Residency 2026 supports the incubation of innovative work in traditional performing arts, as well as intercultural and cross-disciplinary projects. Over four to six months, up to three artists will receive funding, a dedicated workspace, and mentorship from international mentors Topi Lehtipuu and Ivan Ludlow of Long Play Lab — with access to their extensive international network of cultural executives and practitioners. This year, the residency opens its doors wider to welcome both traditional arts practitioners and all local artists with experience integrating traditional arts into their work. In the last edition, artists-in-residence T.I.M.E. were selected for Pitching Works at the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo 2026! 🔗 Apply via this link #TraditionalArts #Residency #OpenCall #SingaporeArts

📣 OPEN CALL: HAN@Punggol — Call for Collaboration 📅 Submission deadline: 30 June 2026, 11:59PM OH! Open House invites proposals for arts and heritage projects that explore Punggol's lesser-known histories and stories. Projects can take any format — artwork, workshop, walk, installation — and happen anywhere in Punggol. Selected proposals can receive up to $8,000 in funding support, alongside mentorship, marketing, and partnership support from OH! Open House. HAN@Punggol is presented by OH! Open House and supported by the National Heritage Board, as part of Heritage Activation Nodes. 🔗 Submit your proposal: go.gov.sg/han-cfc #HANPunggol #HeritageActivationNodes #OHOpenHouse #OpenCall

📣 OPEN CALL: FreshTake! — Objectifs Short Film Festival 📅 Submission deadline: 29 June 2026, 11:59PM If you're a student, recent grad, or youth in Singapore with a short film completed in 2025 or 2026, FreshTake! is a platform dedicated to showcasing first-time and early-stage filmmakers at the Objectifs Short Film Festival this October. 🔗 Apply via this link: https://www.objectifs.com.sg/freshtake2026-opencall/ #FreshTake #Objectifs #ShortFilm #YoungFilmmakers #Singapore

📢 Announcement Please be informed that CWS@GAC will be temporarily closed on 23 Jun (Tue), 10am – 3pm for maintenance works. The space will resume normal operations after 3pm. We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience caused. Thank you! — ARH Team

Groundworks is an artist development programme for Singapore-based artists engaging with digital tools. Selected via public open call, the programme brings together five artists, facilitating mentorship and studio visits to strengthen each artist’s ability to develop ambitious digital works and articulate their practices. Presenting Groundworks is the culmination of this process, gathering new works that address central preoccupations for each artist—as first articulations of a new direction, or extensions of ongoing lines of inquiry. The programme is curated by Clara Peh, produced by Deanna Dzulkifli and Mary Ann Ng, presented by Common Protocol, supported by National Arts Council’s Arts x Tech Lab initiative. 20–28 June 2026 Arts x Tech Lab # 02-05, Aliwal Arts Centre, Singapore 199918 June 20, 3.30PM: Artist walkthrough, followed by opening reception June 27, 3PM: Artist panel Register for both events this link. Credit: Ninaad Kothawade

📢 ARH x Evan Low SOUNDCHECK: Real Talk for the Realistic Music Creative Panel 4 Who owns your song once it's out? Who gets paid from it — and how? For Session #4, we're getting into: ✅ Publishing rights and song ownership ✅ How royalty systems actually work ✅ Sync licensing opportunities in Singapore and beyond ✅ Building recurring income from your music With: Daina Ariffin Gregory Tan Kevin Foo 🎶 Quickfire Feedback Segment: Submit your demos to stand a chance to be selected for feedback, or even mentorship! 📅 23 June, 6:30–9:30pm 📍 ARH @ 42 Waterloo St 🔗 Limited spots - Sign up now: https://go.gov.sg/soundcheck-4 SOUNDCHECK is created by music producer and director Evan Low in collaboration with the Arts Resource Hub (ARH).

📣 OPEN CALL: International Writing Program (IWP) Fall Residency 2026 📅 Application deadline: 15 June 2026 In partnership with the National Arts Council, the IWP Fall Residency 2026 at the University of Iowa introduces up to two Singaporean writers to an international community of peers, mentors, and ideas at a UNESCO City of Literature. Over 11 weeks, writers will have the space and exposure to deepen their practice and exchange with international counterparts. Fully funded, and open to writers working in any of Singapore's four official languages: English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil. 🔗 Read more about the programme and apply via this link #IWP2026 #WritingResidency #NationalArtsCouncil #SingaporeWriters

📣 RESOURCE: Not Sure What Permits You Need for Your Next Event? If you've ever found yourself going in circles trying to figure out what licences and permits are required to put on a show, exhibition, or arts programme — this one's for you. The GoBusiness e-Adviser for Events is a handy tool that guides you through the specific licences and permits you may need based on the nature of your event. Answer a few simple questions about your event and it'll point you in the right direction — saving you the guesswork and back-and-forth. Worth bookmarking if you're in the midst of planning something, or just want to be prepared. 🔗 Check it out: eadviser.gobusiness.gov.sg/events #ArtsAdmin #EventPlanning #SingaporeArts #GoBusiness

✅ ARH x EVAN LOW SOUNDCHECK Panel Series Recap Panel 3 is a wrap. Last night, Dru Chen, Estelle Fly, and Dr. Samuel Wong joined us at 42 Waterloo Street for an honest and generous conversation on the realities of building a sustainable music career — sharing candid reflections on adapting across different roles, navigating the balance between artistic fulfilment and practical demands, and developing a practice that can evolve over time. A highlight of the night was the live feedback segment featuring selected demos by Yen Océane and Junøz Pua, and the thoughtful exchanges that followed between the panel and audience. 💛 🎧 Check out their works here: Yen Océane: https://go.gov.sg/ratiorae Junøz Pua: https://go.gov.sg/junozbeats Thank you to everyone who joined us and stayed on after for the conversations and connections. 📌 Stay tuned for the next panel: https://www.artsresourcehub.gov.sg/

Want to know what the IGNITE Mentorship is really like? We'll let our mentees do the talking. Next up is Afiqah Amir, Founder of Akar Co. and mentee from IGNITE Mentorship 2.0, who shares how the programme became a space for reflection, meaningful conversations, and finding support within a wider creative community. Round 3 applications are now open! Whether you are looking for new perspectives, support navigating challenges, or a community that understands the realities of working in the arts, IGNITE hopes to support you in that journey. ⏳ Only 3 days left to apply — deadline is 31 May 2025. Find out more and apply here: go.gov.sg/ignite3info

📢 Announcement Please be informed that the ARH co-working space at ARH@SAC will be temporarily closed on 2 Jun (Tue), 9am – 3pm for maintenance works. The space will resume normal operations after 3pm. We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience caused. Thank you! - ARH team

A three-month, practice-led and mentorship-driven prototyping programme supporting artists in experimenting with and translating interdisciplinary artistic practices into XR formats. Selected participants will showcase their work through a curated public exhibition. 📅 Upcoming Workshops 🖌️ 6 Jun (Sat) | 6:30 – 9:30pm XR Visual Translation & Storytelling by Benedict Yu 🧵 7 Jun (Sun) | 2 – 5pm Weaving Memory: Objects, Memory, Worlds by Kai Ting Koh 🕺 11 Jun (Thu) | 3 – 6pm Embodied Intelligence: Motion Capture for Movement Artists by Christopher Chew, Avventura 🏙️ 12 Jun (Fri) | 2 – 5pm Lazy Worldbuilding Workshop: Survival Economies and Tactics by Debbie Ding 🤝 2 participants per workshop will be selected for mentorship in July and considered for the public exhibition on 15 – 21 Aug 2026. ⚠️ Sign ups close 7 days before each workshop. 15 participants will be announced 5 days before. 🔗 Sign up on this link! Supported by the National Arts Council's Arts x Tech Lab initiative.

Curious about the ARH IGNITE Mentorship? Hear it straight from our mentees — read about their experiences and what they've gained from the programme. First up, hear from Julian Low, Founder of WUSHIREN Theatre and mentee from IGNITE Mentorship 1.0, and find out how the programme shaped his artistic journey and professional development . IGNITE 3.0 applications are now open - if you're looking to grow, connect with fellow independent arts practitioners, and have a mentor who can support and guide you through your career as an arts SEP, this is your sign to apply. And if someone came to mind while reading this, pass it along — they might benefit from it too. Applications close 31 May 2025. Read more about the mentorship and apply here: go.gov.sg/ignite3info Don't miss out!

As Active Ageing Centres and services to support ageing-in-place expand across Singapore, the demand for skilled practitioners attuned to the nuances of these community spaces has never been higher. Supported by the National Arts Council (NAC), as part of the suite of work-based training programmes, ArtsWok Collaborative has two new offerings to set you up for success in the growing community sector: 👉 Arts & Community Facilitator Programme: For those seeking guided practice and a holistic train-and-attach journey. https://artswok.org/professional-development/arts-community-facilitator-programme 👉 Fundamentals for Arts & Community Facilitators Lab: Foundational training and ethical frameworks for arts-based facilitation.https://artswok.org/professional-development/fundamentals-arts-community-facilitators Eligible practitioners enjoy up to 90% fee subsidy from NAC! ⏳ Extended deadline: Applications close 14 June.

📣 #OPEN CALL: BAGFest 2026 Exhibitors 📅 Deadline: 25 June 2026, 12pm Origame and Sing Lit Station are bringing together book and game makers for BAGFest 2026! Happening from 27–28 June 2026 @ Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, BAGFest is a great opportunity for those who create books, zines, tabletop games, to showcase their work.   🔗 Find out more and sign up: bit.ly/bagfest26 #SingLitStation #Books

WONDER is a new platform where independent artists andcreative practitioners in Singapore share their practice through workshops, mentorships, and 1-on-1 sessions. Upcoming sessions in May and June include offerings by artists and practitioners such as Alemay Fernandez, Evan Low, and Dr Philip Tan. More details can be found at dearwonder.sg. For the ARH community, WONDER is also offering 10% off bookings made in May (limited to the first 10 participants) — DM @dearwonder.sg with “ARH” for details. There is also an ongoing giveaway for 2 tickets to Aaron Gan’s studio talk on 30 May via @dearwonder.sg on Instagram.

Embracing the Flexibility and Meaning in Portfolio Careers💪🏼 If you're looking for a good read today, here’s one on portfolio careers and how they can offer more flexibility, creative autonomy, and space to build work around a diverse mix of skills and interests. It also touches on how combining roles or income streams can make work feel more adaptable and sustainable. For many working in the arts, this can feel quite familiar — where work is often already shaped across different projects, roles, and creative practices, even if it can feel uncertain at times. It’s a gentle reminder that building a non-linear path is its own form of entrepreneurship - one that is highly intentional, deeply meaningful, and a rewarding way to shape your own career. 🙌🏼 👇 Read the full feature here: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/working-life/beyond-corporate-life-why-some-singaporeans-choose-portfolio-careers

📢 ARH x Evan Low SOUNDCHECK: Real Talk for the Realistic Music Creative Panel 3 There's no single path to a sustainable music career. But the more you understand what's out there, the more confidently you can build your own. For Session #3, we're getting into: ✅ How musicians in Singapore actually make a living ✅ Ways to diversify your income as a music creative ✅ Tools and platforms to run your music like a business ✅ Setting long-term creative and financial direction as an SEP With: Dru Chen Estelle Fly Dr. Samuel Wong 🎶 Quickfire Feedback Segment: Submit your demos to stand a chance to be selected for feedback, or even mentorship! 📅 28 May, 6:30–9:30pm 📍 ARH @ 42 Waterloo St 🔗 Limited spots - Sign up now: https://go.gov.sg/soundcheck-3 SOUNDCHECK is created by music producer and director Evan Low in collaboration with the Arts Resource Hub (ARH).

☕ KOPI CHAT with NICA – Performing Arts & Enrichment Educators Edition Are you a freelance visual & performing arts or enrichment educator? Come have kopi with NICA! Freelancing comes with its own realities — juggling time to upskill, keeping up with industry changes, and navigating work opportunities. This KOPI CHAT is a relaxed, informal session with no presentations, just open conversations to share experiences, give honest feedback, and connect with fellow freelance educators. 📍 Session details are in the poster above. 👉 If you’re interested, sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/LfyghFgkbJ