Ongoing Studies

Arts & Disability Landscape Study

The National Arts Council (NAC) is conducting a landscape study on arts accessibility and participation for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Singapore. This study aims to understand the current state of arts accessibility, identify barriers and opportunities, and to inform strategies to increase PwDs' involvement in the arts both as audiences and participants.

As part of Our SG Arts Plan (2023-2027) and in alignment with the Enabling Masterplan 2030, this study supports NAC's vision of building a Connected Society where communities come together through shared arts experiences. The study will examine participation motivations, access barriers, organisational capacity, and ecosystem-wide strategies to promote greater inclusion in Singapore's arts sector.

Research and consultancy agency, Verian, has been commissioned to carry out the study between July 2025 to March 2026. They will engage with various stakeholders through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and observations.

For enquiries about the administration of the research, you may reach Verian via this email:
WenWei.Chong@veriangroup.com

For verification, please contact:  

Mr Jason Ang
National Arts Council (Access & Community Engagement)
Email: Jason_ANG@nac.gov.sg

Mr Dennis Auyang
National Arts Council (Access & Community Engagement)
Email: Dennis_AUYANG@nac.gov.sg

Visual Arts Industry Study

The National Arts Council (NAC) is undertaking a comprehensive Visual Arts Industry Study to evaluate Singapore's current visual arts landscape, benchmark it internationally, and identify key growth opportunities for the sector. The insights gathered will be crucial for supporting market development, directing infrastructure enhancement, and optimising resource investments to ensure the sector's long-term sustainable growth. Furthermore, this study will inform the implementation of targeted and impactful interventions towards fostering a connected society, realising a distinctive city, and expanding our creative economy.

The study is scheduled to run from May 2025 to November 2025, and NAC has commissioned Deloitte Consulting Pte Ltd to conduct interviews during this period.

For enquiries about the administration of the research, please contact:

Ms Neha Tejuja
Deloitte Consulting Pte Ltd
Email: ntejuja@deloitte.com

For verification, please contact:

Mr Ian Goh
National Arts Council (Visual Arts)
Email: ian_goh@nac.gov.sg

Arts Spaces Study

The National Arts Council (NAC) is undertaking an Arts Spaces Study to inform planning and policies on spaces for the arts. The insights gathered will guide development of cultural infrastructure that is grounded in the needs of the arts community, while providing views on diversification of spaces for arts usage.

Fieldwork for the study is scheduled to run from July 2025 to September 2025, and NAC has commissioned Arup Singapore Pte Ltd to administer surveys, conduct interviews and focus group discussions during this period.

For enquiries about the administration of the research, please contact:

Ms Kate Hardwick
Arup Singapore Pte Ltd
Email: Kate.Hardwick@arup.com

Ms Arina Koul
Arup Singapore Pte Ltd
Email: Arina.Koul@arup.com

Ms Archana Kannan
Arup Singapore Pte Ltd
Email: Archana.Kannan@arup.com

For verification, please contact:

Mr Ahmad Naeem
National Arts Council (Infrastructure Planning & Development)
Email: Ahmad_NAEEM_from.TP@nac.gov.sg

Ms Chen Zhi Xin
National Arts Council (Research)
Email: chen_zhi_xin@nac.gov.sg

Population Survey on the Arts 2024

The National Arts Council (NAC) is actively seeking feedback from residents in Singapore in order to improve the way we bring arts and culture-related activities closer to where you live, work and play. As part of this ongoing initiative, NAC has commissioned Verian, an independent market research firm, to conduct face-to-face interviews for the Population Survey on the Arts 2024 in the period of January to March 2025, between 10am to 9pm daily. This survey requires approximately 20 minutes to complete. Verian will also be conducting focus group discussions in July 2025. Findings from the survey and FGDs will help NAC to understand how Singaporeans engage in arts and culture in Singapore.

Arts Manpower Demand Study For The Care Sector

The National Arts Council (NAC) is conducting a study on the demand for arts manpower for the Care Economy in Singapore. This study seeks to identify arts manpower and skills gaps, as well as job demands in the intersection of the Arts and Care sectors, particularly in the areas of healthcare, wellness, community care, and social services.

As the NAC embarks on Our SG Arts Plan (2023-2027), unlocking opportunities to develop the capabilities of our artists is key to a Connected Society. The Care Economy is a sector poised for growth in which artists can potentially apply their skills and learn new ones.  Hence, NAC would like to invite our valued partners, art practitioners and organisations in the Care Economy to share your views on how the arts can contribute substantially to the growth of this sector.

Research and consultancy agency, Verian, has been commissioned to carry out this exercise between March and July 2025.  They will be engaging stakeholders through one-to-one discussions on topics related to growth areas and opportunities for the arts/arts practitioners within your sector, challenges in growing the pie for the arts in the care space, and micro- and macro-environment changes you anticipate in future.

For enquiries about the administration of the research, you may reach Verian via this email:
artsxcare@veriangroup.com

For verification, please contact:  

Mr Nicholas Tse
National Arts Council (Manpower Development)
Email: nicholas_tse@nac.gov.sg

Mr Gaius Lee
National Arts Council (Manpower Development)
Email: gaius_lee@nac.gov.sg