Rediscovering Art in Singapore

“The purpose of art is washing off the dust of daily life off our souls” - Picasso

Embracing and discovering art can often be refreshing and revitalising in our fast-paced Singaporean society. However, do not mistake visual arts for the only form of art you can find here in Singapore. The SG arts scene is vibrant and bustling with music, theatre, dance, pottery, and so much more! If you are looking to discover or rediscover the arts locally, read on to find out what you can do and where you can visit!

How can the arts promote well-being?

The arts are a necessary medium in which we all need to be able to escape to when things get too hectic in our daily lives. It provides a creative outlet that allows you to be both the audience and the artiste. The rules of the arts are purely made up by you and for you, empowering you to take control in that short time that you interact with a piece of visual art or when you are molding a pottery piece. Here are 4 main ways the arts can improve your well-being:

1. Creative wellness

2. Introspectiveness 

3. Safe space of calm, tranquillity and empowerment 

4. Challenging your own assumptions and world view which leads to personal development. 

Forms of art and where to find them in SG

Visual arts

Museums are a great place to locate visual art pieces, and some are even free to visit! 

• National Gallery 

• Singapore Art Museum 

• National Museum of Singapore

• Asian Civilisations Museum 

Theatre

Catching plays and musicals are more than just indulging your drama mama side. Theatre is a great way to gain new insights and dip your toes in some introspective reflection! Let’s also not forget how entertaining they can be!

• Wildrice! 

• Pangdemonium

• Singapore Repertory Theatre

• Checkpoint theatres 

Dance

Want to be more ‘active’ in the arts? What better way than taking a dance class or two at our very own SG dance studios! Watch out for them, as they might even put up dance recitals from time to time.

• Legacy Dance Co.

• Danz People

• AKreates

• O School

• Noooice Academy 

Whatever you choose to do, do it with an open mind and an open heart and you shall be rewarded :)

Written by: See Kai Wen

09/2024