How to support Singapore's arts scene

The first step to supporting artists in Singapore is to fill your space with works by some of our homegrown talents. Art prints are a great alternative for those who can't afford to invest in original pieces of art just yet. In fact, a lot of artists sell their prints for a lot less as a way to make some cash flow and to get their art out in the world to more people – so you'll definitely be contributing to a greater cause. 

You can purchase affordable prints at these best places to buy art in Singapore. 

With more choosing to stay home, social media is more important now than ever to spread awareness and help support artists. Share the works of the artists you love to amplify their voices and talents. Who knows, you might land them their next potential buyer. 

If you're not comfortable going into physical theatres for live performances now, opt to pay to watch a virtual play instead. From a new interactive murder mystery production to a line-up of virtual talks, workshops, playlists, performances and more at SIFA 2021, we've curated some for you to watch here. 

With the added restrictions, museums and galleries now have even smaller capacities for walk-in guests. Not to mention that certain festivals – such as SIFA – had to be paused or put on hold. But you can still be among like-minded folks by signing up for online discussions or virtual exhibition openings. 

Joining an art class is one of the best ways to flaunt your creativity, learn a new skill and connect with like-minded individuals. But with added measures, the number of participants in each class will have to be downscaled. Thankfully, there are many online classes you can take part in. Check out Soul Deelight's online watercolour and calligraphy workshops – which includes modern calligraphy, loose floral watercolour, copperplate calligraphy and more online.