Eight outstanding individuals have been awarded the National Arts Council (NAC) Arts Scholarship this year. The Scholarship nurtures remarkable individuals to be future arts leaders and game changers in pushing artistic boundaries as they inspire growth and drive the positive development of the local arts scene.
As a reflection of the rich diversity in Singapore’s vibrant arts ecosystem, this year’s NAC Arts Scholarship recipients comprise artists, arts managers and practitioners who will pursue their studies in various fields such as fine arts, arts management, arts pedagogy, and community arts.
This speaks to the ability of the arts to impact many aspects of our lives and society, including emerging areas that the arts can play a more prominent role in, such as music therapy and arts and disability, recognising the collective power of the arts in improving one’s well-being and building an inclusive society.
The arts scene in Singapore is back in full force as we emerge stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic. With the care and creative economy forecasted to grow, so are the opportunities for the arts workforce. NAC has committed close to $500,000 over the next four years to the scholarship recipients to support talent development in the arts sector.
NAC will also partner with arts and cultural institutions to provide pathways for the Scholars to develop their careers after they return from their studies. Scholars can look forward to exposure beyond their immediate areas of training, in areas such as mentorship, career guidance and broadening of their networks. In addition to the NAC Arts Scholarship, there are numerous other avenues for the artistic and professional development of the wider arts workforce, including residency programmes, continuing education and training programmes.
NAC is formulating the next iteration of The SG Arts Plan, which will chart the subsequent phase of growth for Singapore’s arts scene from 2023 to 2027. Capability development will continue to form a vital part of the Council’s multifaceted support for the arts, such as through the NAC Arts Scholarship. NAC will join hands with the public, private and people sectors to foster a connected society, create a distinctive city, and drive sustainable growth through a creative economy.
The National Arts Council (NAC) Arts Scholarship aims to nurture outstanding individuals to contribute to the arts and cultural development in Singapore. As future leaders of the arts and culture sector, scholarship recipients will challenge themselves to push artistic boundaries and lead their peers to create positive impact on the Singapore community through the arts. The recipients will fulfil a service commitment of up to 2 years in the arts sector upon graduation. Read more here.
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