A record 506 patrons were recognised for their significant contributions to Singapore’s arts scene at the 2024 Patron of the Arts Awards, where the National Arts Council celebrated a landmark year for arts patronage since the awards began in 1983.

In 2023, contributions to the arts soared to $50.2 million, a 56% increase from the $32.1 million in 2022, with cash donations alone rising by 36% to reach $34.8 million. It’s also the highest amount recorded over the past three years. 

On this episode of Morning Shot, Sam Lay, Director for Strategic Partnerships & Engagement at National Arts Council and Suzanna Low, Lead for the Professional Artist Programme & Exhibitions at ART:DIS Singapore share their perspectives on what's driving this renewed interest in art philanthropy and why it is so crucial for the society on a broader level.

Presented by: Emaad Akhtar
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: ART:DIS Singapore

A record 506 patrons were recognised for their significant contributions to Singapore’s arts scene at the 2024 Patron of the Arts Awards, where the National Arts Council celebrated a landmark year for arts patronage since the awards began in 1983.
In 2023, contributions to the arts soared to $50.2 million, a 56% increase from the $32.1 million in 2022, with cash donations alone rising by 36% to reach $34.8 million. It’s also the highest amount recorded over the past three years. 
On this episode of Morning Shot, Sam Lay, Director for Strategic Partnerships &amp; Engagement at National Arts Council and Suzanna Low, Lead for the Professional Artist Programme &amp; Exhibitions at ART:DIS Singapore share their perspectives on what's driving this renewed interest in art philanthropy and why it is so crucial for the society on a broader level.
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: ART:DIS Singapore

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