The Artist-In-School Scheme (AISS) supports sustained partnerships between Singapore arts professionals^ and mainstream and Special Education (SPED) schools to co-design customised arts learning experiences that deepen students’ engagement in and through the arts. Projects should feature at least 12 interaction hours with the artist for the same group/ cohort of students.
[New] Under the Enhanced AISS, schools can access additional funding dedicated to Traditional Arts and Multicultural Arts programmes, on top of existing AISS support.
Objectives
| AISS | [New] Enhanced AISS |
Mainstream Schools | Project co-designed by artist and school to:
| Project co-designed by artist and school to:
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SPED Schools | Project co-designed by artist and school to:
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^Arts professionals refer to artists (e.g. musicians, dancers, writers, sculptors, etc.) and other professionals (e.g. art critics, light/sound designers, etc.) with a practice in the arts industry.
Application window opens from 10 August 2026
- For projects that start from Term 1, 11 January 2027: apply by 12 October 2026
- For projects that start from Term 2, 22 March 2027: apply by 20 November 2026
Schools will be notified of results in batches from October 2026 to February 2027.
