Open Call: Arts Programmes for ArtsEverywhere@CDC

Call for Professional Artists, Arts Groups/Collectives, Arts Organisations to submit Proposals for ArtsEverywhere@CDC

The National Arts Council is inviting proposals from professional artists, arts groups/collectives and arts organisations, to develop and present innovative arts experiences that can easily be adapted for different neighbourhood settings across Singapore as part of ArtsEverywhere@CDC from April 2025 to March 2026. 

About ArtsEverywhere@CDC

ArtsEverywhere@CDC brings arts experiences to communities where they live, work and play. Every month, members of the public can look forward to arts performances, workshops and activities around Singapore, and develop a greater appreciation for the arts through these shared experiences. This initiative is in line with our aspiration for Our SG Arts Plan (2023 - 2027) to build A Connected Society, where our social connections and national identity are strengthened through the arts.

ArtsEverywhere@CDC is a collaboration between the National Arts Council, People's Association, and the five Community Development Councils (CDCs), and is supported by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, with Catch (catch.sg) as the official arts and culture media partner.  

ArtsEverywhere@CDC takes place monthly across the five CDCs featuring a range of artforms and genres.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

• All proposed programmes should be suitable for general audiences and be accompanied by fringe activities. Fringe activities are intended to draw in the crowds, engage audiences in hands on art making and grow awareness of art forms. Fringe programmes include participatory activities e.g. drum circles, learning dance movements, craft workshops etc.  The range of programme formats is as follows:
  

i. Large scale performances of about 30-45 minutes with up to 2 accompanying fringe activities

- Requires more complex audio-visual requirements and duration to set-up
- Large group of performers (e.g.>8)

ii. Small scale performances of about 30 minutes including 1 accompanying fringe activity

- Performance should only require minimal audio-visual requirements / logistics and less than an hour set-up time

• All programmes must have strong interactive or engagement elements that provide opportunities for the community to participate in the programmes and connect with one another during the pre-show fringe activities or as part of audience engagement during performance. Examples of strong engagement could include sing-along sessions, translation of lyrics, quizzes, learning segments, etc.

• Priority will go to proposals with strong engagement elements that meet any of the following criteria:

i. Suitable for a variety of festive occasions

ii. Designed for families with children and seniors

iii. Aligned with the SG60 theme of “Building Our SG Together” in celebration of Singapore’s 60 years of nation building journey, reflecting on our shared values (e.g.  multiculturalism) that unite us, and incorporating elements of co-creation with citizens.

iv. Feature collaboration between artists/arts groups e.g. multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary

For more details on the specifications and selection criteria, please refer Section 1 and 3 of the Open Call Brief.

APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted using the templates provided: 
  

i. Proposal Submission Form

ii. Budget Template

• Proposals should include the following information:

i. Detailed programme synopsis and structure, including public engagement segments

ii. Proposed budget

iii. Curriculum vitae and biography of artists and/or producers involved

iv. Technical rider and set lists

v. Any relevant supporting documents, including links or videos to previous similar productions for reference, etc.

• Please submit your application here by 6 January 2025, 23:59.  Late submissions will not be accepted. All proposals submitted to the Council will be treated in the strictest confidence.
  

Applicants may submit up to two proposals. Successful applicants will be notified on the outcome via email by 31 March 2025.

Documents 

• Open Call Brief

• Proposal Submission Form

• Budget Proposal Template

Quick Links

• Apply Here

• Register for Online Briefing