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World's Performing Arts leaders convene in Singapore for International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) 2026 Singapore Congress
19 May 2026 – Over 400 performing arts leaders from more than 40 countries gathered in Singapore today for the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) 2026 Singapore Congress, to exchange ideas and forge new creative collaborations over the next four days. This marks the Congress’ first return to Southeast Asia in over two decades, reinforcing the city-state's role as an international convergence point in the region. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam was the Guest-of-Honour at the opening of the Congress with Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Senior Minister of State for Education, Mr David Neo as Special Guest.
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NAC and Changi Airport Group enter partnership to expand reach of Singapore arts to air travellers
27 April 2026 - The National Arts Council (NAC) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced a three-year partnership today, to explore ways to present Singapore’s artistic excellence to the world through Changi Airport which handles about 70 million passengers annually . This collaboration aims to create new opportunities for both local and international passengers to experience Singapore’s arts and culture, through a series of curated art displays, live performances and activations within the airport’s terminals.
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NAC’s response on Pangdemonium’s decision to close by end 2026
The National Arts Council has proudly supported Pangdemonium since 2017 as it grew into a financially sound and critically acclaimed theatre company in Singapore. Our support of Pangdemonium remains steadfast, and our collective focus now is on a smooth transition. We will actively match affected staff with new career opportunities to keep their expertise within the sector. We remain committed to fostering the vibrant theatre ecosystem that Pangdemonium helped build.
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Public insights and sector collaboration shape new Playbook to grow audiences in Singapore
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Mrs Elaine Ng takes over as new Chief Executive Officer for National Arts Council from 1 March 2026
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Seven arts practitioners honoured with Cultural Medallion and Young Artist Award as Singapore celebrates the role of the arts in the nation’s journey
Seven artists were conferred the Cultural Medallion and Young Artist Award at the Istana today, in recognition of their exemplary contributions to Singapore’s arts sector. The nation’s 60th year of independence provides a fitting backdrop to honour the growth of the arts in our nation-building journey.
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