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Art Open Calls in Singapore

Active grants, residencies, and exhibitions for artists in Singapore.

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5 active opportunities linked to Singapore — from local foundations to international programs accepting artists based in or targeting this region. Resolved from location fields, organizers, and verified metadata. Sign in free for interactive maps, AI search, and calendar integration.

Young Photographers' Mentorship Programme (YPMP) 2026FELLOWSHIPFully Funded

Young Photographers' Mentorship Programme (YPMP) 2026

Objectifs – Centre for Photography and Film

Absolutely free participation in an exclusive incubator program for up to 12 selected participants. Close mentorship with leading Singaporean visual arts mentors (Hong Shu-ying, Lee Chang Ming, Noor Iskandar). Includes conceptual development of a personal project, group critical analysis, and a public presentation (work-in-progress) in the Objectifs gallery space.

Aug 31, 2026No direct fundingSingapore
Presentation and Participation Grant (General)GRANTPartial Funding

Presentation and Participation Grant (General)

National Arts Council (NAC) Singapore

Covers up to 70% of the project budget for individuals and NGOs, and up to 50% for commercial organizations. Provides institutional backing and integration into Singapore's arts ecosystem.

Aug 14, 2026Up to 100,000 SGD per yearSingapore (international collaborations allowed)
New Scripts Garage 2026 ResidencyRESIDENCYFully Funded

New Scripts Garage 2026 Residency

Centre 42

Multi-month curatorial support (November-December 2026), a specialized laboratory with actors (January-February 2027), and a closed reading as part of the center's spring program (March 2027).

Oct 10, 2026No direct fundingSingapore
Presentation and Participation (P&P) GrantGRANTPartial Funding

Presentation and Participation (P&P) Grant

National Arts Council (NAC) Singapore

Exceptional capital injection covering up to 70% of total project costs for non-profit entities and individual creators, and up to 50% for for-profit commercial entities.

Aug 14, 2026Up to $100,000 SGD per financial year.Singapore
New Scripts Garage 2026 (Cycle 2: English; Cycle 3: Malay)FELLOWSHIPFully Funded

New Scripts Garage 2026 (Cycle 2: English; Cycle 3: Malay)

Centre 42

Individual consultations with professional dramaturg-curators, written feedback from an expert panel, and participation in an open text analysis (Script Circle).

Aug 10, 2026No direct fundingSingapore

FAQ

How is country matching done?

We combine physical venue location, organizer country, city references, and program eligibility (not just keyword searches in titles) to give you the most accurate pool.

Do I need to speak the local language of Singapore?

In 90% of international programs, English is sufficient. If the organizers require local language skills, we list this clearly in the requirements section.

Do grants in Singapore cover visa and travel costs?

This varies. Fully funded opportunities and residencies often cover travel expenses or provide travel grants, while others only fund local accommodation.

Can artists from any country apply to programs in Singapore?

Most listed opportunities are open internationally. Any citizenship or residency restrictions are structured and highlighted on the program card.

Which art organizations in Singapore are most active?

We aggregate programs from leading art academies, museums, private galleries, and non-profit spaces. You can filter by organization type in your dashboard.