A premier event in Singapore, the Singapore Arts Festival holds tremendous significance to the local art culture. Celebrating the ingenuity and remarkable talent of Singapore’s diverse communities, the highly anticipated event sheds light on varied art forms, which has helped transform the city’s landscape into the cultural capital it is today.  Among the events in Singapore, the Singapore Arts Festival stands out the most, being a catalytic power in shaping the artistic and cultural life of Singapore.

Founded in 1977, the Singapore Arts Festival is the brainchild of the National Arts Council. Taking the local art culture into an entirely new level, the iconic festival has generated an increasing public demand for the arts. A platform for developing and honing artistic talent, the Singapore Arts Festival has strengthened the cultural scene of present day Singapore, highlighting its lively atmosphere and dynamic lifestyle.

In 2010, the Singapore Arts Festival experienced a defining moment, where key initiatives were implemented with the introduction of a year-long participation program, com.mune. Under the leadership of Low Kee Hong, it was a stepping stone for the extravagant festival as the platform of com.mune helped sustain the relationship with the public, beyond the shows staged during the event.

Since then, the Singapore Arts Festival has journeyed from one milestone to another to become an internationally recognised event. Ideal for art lovers and enthusiasts, the Singapore Arts Festival 2011 will be the perfect opportunity to catch a glimpse of a stunning showcase of art and ideas, portraying the distinctive Asian flavour. Held from 13th May to 5th June, few of the programmes travellers can look forward to are Dance Greats, Histories and Personal Memories.