Shaping the Local Arts Scene
The combined effort of these art groups, events and support from the National Arts Council has helped to shape Singapore's art scene over the past few decades. The government has also been focusing more and more in arts and giving more support to it. Take Ion Orchard for example. The recent Noise Singapore 2011 exhibition was held at the basement of Ion Orchard and members of the public were allowed to free to attend.
In addition, art can be seen everywhere, from postboxes to MRT stations. For example, students and members of the public have been invited to decorate mailboxes in the city area, turning them from plain white mailboxes to works of art, in a competition called STAMP. Sculptures and murals have also been put up in major MRT stations, showing Singapore's culture and history.
In theatre, Wild Rice Productions has won many international awards for their stage productions like Animal Farm. Furthermore, all these events are affordable for those in Singapore. Students are also encouraged to take up art and drama electives in school, and specialised art schools such as the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts have been set up in order to nurture the artistic talent of Singapore's youth. All these events have helped Singaporeans bridge the gap between arts and themselves.
No longer is art for those in high places or the rich - it is accessible to everyone and easily appreciated and understood by all.
In addition, art can be seen everywhere, from postboxes to MRT stations. For example, students and members of the public have been invited to decorate mailboxes in the city area, turning them from plain white mailboxes to works of art, in a competition called STAMP. Sculptures and murals have also been put up in major MRT stations, showing Singapore's culture and history.
In theatre, Wild Rice Productions has won many international awards for their stage productions like Animal Farm. Furthermore, all these events are affordable for those in Singapore. Students are also encouraged to take up art and drama electives in school, and specialised art schools such as the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts have been set up in order to nurture the artistic talent of Singapore's youth. All these events have helped Singaporeans bridge the gap between arts and themselves.
No longer is art for those in high places or the rich - it is accessible to everyone and easily appreciated and understood by all.
