Research and documentation of community-based arts help us tell the story of how the arts have impacted and continue to impact the lives of Singaporeans in areas of personal growth, education, social engagement, community building.
What you can do on this page:
- Find out about NAC’s community-based arts research objectives and priorities
- Learn about funding opportunities for research projects
- View completed research projects
- Follow links to useful resources
For a comprehensive list of general research sources, please visit Facts & Figures.
For examples of community-based arts projects, go to Case Studies.
Community-based Arts Research Objectives
We are embarking on research in and documentation of community-based arts so as to:
- Support advocacy & policy planning for community-based arts
- Build a resource bank of research that documents value of arts in social and public spheres in Singapore
- Support the development of new community-based arts practices
Community-based Arts Research Priorities (all art-forms)
Although we have a broad range of interests in community-based arts research, our priorities for 2011 – 2012 are as follows:
- Project Case Studies
- Arts for Youths, Seniors and Families
- Impact of the Arts on Society
Funding Opportunities
- NAC’s Research and Documentation Fund
- NCSS’s Funding for Social Service Research
Current and Completed Research Projects
Completed: