Short Description:

Singapore Art Week (SAW) is an annual visual arts platform that profiles homegrown artists and
art projects. Held in January each year, SAW takes place in and around the island across various
venues where we live and work: arts and cultural institutions, private galleries, art precincts,
independent art spaces, public spaces, and homes. SAW is a platform that brings fresh and
innovative programmes to both local and international audiences.
SAW, a celebration of Singapore’s lively art landscape, is helmed by the National Arts Council
(NAC).
The 14th Edition of SAW will be held from 22 to 31 January 2026

The SAW 2026 Open Call welcomes interdisciplinary and participatory projects that foreground
collaborations between artists, disciplines, artists, and their public, as well as artists and the
environment.
Projects can take on one or more of the following formats – (a) exhibitions, (b) performances, (c)
screenings, (d) temporary outdoor artwork installations, (e) guided tours and (f) talks, lectures,
and workshops.
Applicants can also propose other formats of presentation as they deem fit for their projects.
For SAW 2026, proposals should focus on at least one of the three following programming
priorities to be considered:
a. Proposals that present collaborations and/or artistic exchanges between local and
Southeast Asian artists, curators, and/or producers;
b. Proposals that present public art within any of the key precincts of SAW, thus
offering audiences unique art experiences;
c. Highlighting young curators and emerging artists and/or our artistic legacies.
Proposals that meet one or more of the above programming priorities will be evaluated positively.

Application Requirements:

Interested applicants are required to fill up an electronic application form via FormSG and submit the required supporting documents (as stated in the brief) via Dropbox by 14 May 2025, 2355 hours.

Applicants are highly encouraged to look through the form and prepare all the necessary information and documents beforehand, prior to filling up the application form.

If you would like to discuss your proposals with us ahead of the submission deadline, please do not hesitate to contact the Singapore Art Week team at artweek@nac.gov.sg.

Eligibility:

  • Open to Singapore-based artists, curators, producers, collectives, institutions, organisations, and corporations
  • Collaborations with foreign artists are eligible if:
    • The lead applicant is a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
    • At least 50% of the artistic team comprises Singaporeans or PRs

Program Benefits or Awards:

SAW’s funding support varies by project type and applicant. All projects are evaluated by a panel
and the amount of funding received by successful projects is dependent upon an evaluation score.
Successful past projects have typically received funding between $15,000 and $50,000.1
Exceptions may be provided for outstanding projects, international collaborations or projects that
will bring about meaningful public engagement.
Applicants are expected to source for additional sources of support to bring their proposed
project to fruition and will be responsible for notifying NAC of such support.
If the applicant is a Self-Employed Person (SEP), they will be liable for the Contribute-As-You-Earn
(CAYE) Scheme. Learn more about the scheme here: CPFB | Contribute-As-You-Earn.

 Entry Fee: none

Location: Singapore

Deadline: May 14, 2025

Website link:  https://www.nac.gov.sg/singapore-arts-scene/art-forms/visual-arts/saw-2026-open-call

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