The National Arts Council (NAC) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have signed a three-year partnership to introduce arts and cultural programming across Singapore Changi Airport, which handles about 70 million passengers annually.
Announced on April 27, the collaboration will see curated art displays, live performances and other activations staged throughout the airport’s terminals, aimed at both local and international travelers.
The launch event took place at Changi Airport Terminal 4 and was attended by Low Yen Ling, senior minister of state for the ministry of culture, community and youth and the ministry of trade and industry. Local artists and representatives from NAC and CAG also participated, with live poetry and music performances marking the occasion.
Over the next three years, the initiative will feature multidisciplinary programming spanning literary, visual and performing arts. Planned activities include Singapore Literature (SingLit) poetry presented through live engagements, as well as music performances tied to NAC’s I Play SG Music initiative, extended into the airport environment.
During major arts festivals, the airport may also host visual art showcases, positioning it as a platform to increase international exposure for Singapore-based artists.
“NAC’s partnership with CAG turns one of the world’s busiest hubs into a creative stage for Singapore artists, providing them with access to global travelers,” said Elaine Ng, CEO of NAC.
Yam Kum Weng, CEO of CAG, added, “Changi Airport is more than a gateway to the world – it is often travelers’ first and last impression of Singapore. The airport offers an opportunity to reflect Singapore’s cultural vibrance through the creative works of our homegrown artists as part of the passenger experience. Through this partnership, we can explore ways to further enliven our airport spaces, create moments of positive discovery for passengers and reinforce Changi Airport’s identity as a world-class gateway that reflects the spirit and creativity of Singapore.”
The partnership aligns with NAC’s broader strategy to expand arts programming beyond traditional venues and into public spaces. Under its Our SG Arts Plan (2023–2027), the organization has introduced similar initiatives across the country, including art installations in MRT stations, themed trains and community art projects in public areas.
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