SINGAPORE - The Singapore Art Week is making a return from January 13 to 19 this year, presenting more than 70 events across the island.
National Arts Council (NAC) - one of the co-organisers - has commissioned and is supporting more than 20 arts projects and 32 artists and arts groups for the week, ranging from exhibitions, tours, performances and parties.
The other organisers in the multi-agency effort are the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).
In addition, to encourage more Singaporeans to attend and appreciate the arts, the NAC is boosting the Art Week campaign with stronger local marketing and outreach.
NAC said in a media release that the Singapore Art Week presents an opportunity to raise the profile of Singapore artists to the international community, and showcase the depth and diversity of Singapore's visual arts scene.
One of NAC's key initiatives, specifically commissioned for Art Week, is the Aliwal Urban Art Festival.
The event will feature a line up of local live bands, DJs, street art and performances by some of Singapore's most talented artists, such as RSCLS, Masia One, Funkimunkees, Darker Than Wax, O$P$ and +65 Drum & Bass.
Visitors to the Kampong Glam area will also be able to look forward to other unique events by the Independent Archive & Resource Centre (iARC), Objectifs, Angkatan Pelikis Aneka Daya (APAD), as well as performances by artists Tang Ling Nah and Malvina Tan.
To add to the diversity of offering at Art Stage Singapore, NAC is also presenting three panel discussions at the fair on January 19.
Some of the featured speakers include highly regarded Southeast Asian curators Iola Lenzi and Charles Merewether, as well as prominent Singapore artists such as Michael Lee and Charles Lim. Details on the talk and speakers can be found on Art Stage's website.
You can find out more about the Singapore Art Week 2014 or download the official event guide at www.artweek.sg.
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