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Best Holiday Art Programmes for Kids (6-9YO)

• Drawing and Sketching

• Acrylic Painting

• Watercolour Painting

• Manga Drawing & Coloured Illustration

• Digital Drawing and Painting

• Art Immersion 3 Medium Course (Drawing and Sketching, Acrylic Painting & Watercolour Painting)

• One Day Art Camp (10am-4pm) – option of Manga Drawing/ Acrylic Painting/ Watercolour Painting/ Digital Drawing / Chinese Calligraphy & Ink Painting

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About Visual Arts Centre

Best Professional Art Courses In Singapore

Established in 2016, Visual Arts Centre is an art education institution that is supported by Singapore Government. We provide professional art courses with art-academic style approach under full professional teachers' guidance. Located above Dhoby Ghaut MRT, within lush Dhoby Ghaut Green Park, our art studio is a great place for everyone to learn art.

Exhibition Gallery Space for Hire In Singapore

Visual Arts Centre is a 5500 square feet glass-house exhibition gallery and art studio located directly above the Dhoby Ghaut MRT and housed within the beautiful, lush green habitat of Dhoby Ghaut Green.

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Featured Art Courses For 2026

Featured Art Courses & Workshops

Teens & Youths (10-18YO)

Children & Kids (6-9YO)

Adults

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(Beginners friendly | All art materials provided | Full professional teacher’s guidance | Ongoing registration)
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Best Art Courses For Adults

Best Art Courses For Teens & Youths (10-18 Y.O.)

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(Regular)

1 Day Art Camp

Holiday Art Programmes/Bootcamps

Ongoing Registration!

(All art materials provided * except digital device | Full professional teacher guidance)

Class schedules within Registration link

What to expect from Teens Holiday Art Immersion Course – Drawing & Sketching:

Suitable for Teens 10-18 Years Old
Achieve these objectives:

Develop stronger observational drawing and sketching techniques through structured academic exercises
Learn proportion, perspective, form construction, composition, and tonal rendering techniques
Gain a strong foundation in still life sketching and be able to explore a wider range of subjects including still life, landscapes, architecture, figures, and imaginative illustration
Improve pencil rendering, shading, line quality, texture studies, and depth creation
Build confidence in visual interpretation, artistic expression, and independent sketch development
Complete refined pencil drawings, coloured pencil works, and detailed illustration artworks

Students will complete a series of guided drawing and sketching artworks with full professional guidance by experienced art instructors. The course is suitable for teens who wish to strengthen foundational drawing techniques, improve artistic observation, and develop more advanced creative and technical skills in drawing and illustration.

Drawing and Sketching [12 Sessions] [$698nett]

What to expect from Teens Holiday Art Immersion Course – Acrylic Painting: Suitable for Teens 10-18 Years Old

By the end of the course, teens will be able to:

Develop a stronger understanding of colour theory, colour harmony, tonal values, and acrylic painting techniques
Learn acrylic brush painting strokes and techniques
Learn to paint a wider variety of subjects including landscapes, still life, imaginative themes, and even explore your own creative compositions
Understand composition planning, lighting, depth, and spatial arrangement in painting
Improve confidence in painting independently while developing personal artistic expression
Explore different acrylic painting styles ranging from realism to expressive contemporary approaches
Complete finished acrylic paintings with greater complexity and technical refinement

Students will complete a series of guided acrylic painting artworks with full professional guidance by experienced art instructors. The course is suitable for teens who wish to deepen their painting techniques, strengthen artistic foundations, and explore creative expression through acrylic painting.

Acrylic Painting [12 Sessions] [$768nett]

What to expect from Teens Holiday Art Immersion Course – Watercolour Painting: Suitable for Teens 10-18 Years Old

By the end of the course, teens will be able to:

Understand and confidently use professional watercolour painting materials and techniques
Explore watercolour methods such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, glazing, layering, colour blending, and tonal control
Learn to paint landscapes, architecture, botanical subjects, still life, and expressive illustration works
Develop stronger brush control, composition planning, colour sensitivity, and observational skills
Explore transparency, light, atmosphere, and texture creation through watercolour techniques
Improve patience, concentration, and confidence in handling more sophisticated painting compositions
Complete refined watercolour paintings and mixed-media illustration artworks using watercolour, markers, and other materials

Students will complete a series of guided watercolour painting artworks with full professional guidance by experienced art instructors. The course is suitable for teens who wish to strengthen technical watercolour skills while developing creativity and artistic confidence through expressive painting.

Watercolour Painting [12 Sessions] [$768nett]

What to expect from Teens Holiday Art Immersion Course – Digital Drawing & Painting: Suitable for Teens 10-18 Years Old

By the end of the course, teens will be able to:

Understand and confidently use essential digital drawing and painting software and tools
Explore layers, clipping masks, brush settings, rendering techniques, colour adjustments, and digital workflows
Learn digital sketching, character illustration, colouring, lighting effects, composition, and painting techniques
Develop stronger understanding of visual storytelling, perspective, anatomy, and digital illustration structure
Explore different digital art styles including stylised illustration, concept art, manga art, and semi-realistic rendering
Improve creativity, visual communication, and confidence in producing original digital artworks
Gain exposure to professional digital art processes and creative experimentation
Complete a series of refined digital illustration and painting projects

Students will complete a series of guided digital artworks with full professional guidance by experienced art instructors. The course is suitable for teens who are interested in developing stronger digital illustration and painting skills while exploring creativity through contemporary digital art practices.

Digital Drawing and Painting [12 Sessions] [$1,088nett]

What to expect from Teens Holiday Art Immersion Course – Manga Drawing & Coloured Illustration: Suitable for Teens 10-18 Years Old

By the end of the course, teens will be able to:

Develop stronger manga and anime-style character drawing techniques with improved anatomy and proportions
Learn expressive facial features, dynamic poses, costume design, perspective, and visual storytelling
Explore character development, world-building, and composition planning for illustration works
Improve line art quality, colouring techniques, shading, lighting effects, and illustration rendering skills
Strengthen creativity, storytelling ability, and personal artistic style through guided illustration exercises
Build confidence in designing original manga characters, scenes, and narrative artworks
Complete polished manga illustrations and coloured character artworks with greater technical refinement

Students will complete a series of guided manga drawings and coloured illustration artworks with full professional guidance by experienced art instructors. The course is suitable for teens who are passionate about anime, manga, and digital or traditional illustration while building stronger artistic and creative foundations.

Manga Drawing and Coloured Illustration [12 Sessions] [$858nett]

What to expect from Teens Holiday Art Immersion – 3 Medium Art Course: Suitable for Teens 10-18 Years Old

By the end of the course, teens will be able to:

Explore and gain exposure to three major art mediums — Drawing & Sketching, Acrylic Painting, and Watercolour Painting
Develop stronger foundational art skills across dry and wet mediums through guided academic exercises
Learn composition, perspective, tonal rendering, colour theory, shading, brush control, and observational techniques
Understand the differences in techniques, materials, textures, and artistic approaches across multiple mediums
Experiment with creative concepts, personal expression, and different visual art styles
Improve artistic confidence, technical control, concentration, and creative problem-solving abilities
Build a broader understanding of fine art practices while exploring their preferred artistic medium
Complete a series of refined artworks across different mediums with professional guidance

The combination of 12 sessions across three art mediums is flexible. We may suggest focusing more on two main mediums first to allow students to strengthen both one dry medium and one wet medium more effectively.

Students will complete a series of guided artworks across different mediums with full professional guidance by experienced art instructors. The course is suitable for teens who wish to explore multiple art forms while developing stronger technical, observational, and creative art-making skills.

Art Immersion 3 Medium Course [12 Sessions] [$798nett]

One Day Art Camp (10am-4pm) [$171nett/pax with lunch provided]

option of Manga Drawing/ Acrylic Painting/ Watercolour Painting/ Digital Drawing / Chinese Calligraphy & Ink Painting

6-18YO One Day art camp Holiday Art Course bootcamp Visual Arts Centre manga drawing

6-18YO One Day art camp Holiday Art Course bootcamp Visual Arts Centre acrylic painting

6-18YO One Day art camp Holiday Art Course bootcamp Visual Arts Centre Watercolour Painting

6-18YO One Day art camp Holiday Art Course bootcamp Visual Arts Centre Digital Drawing

6-18YO One Day art camp Holiday Art Course bootcamp Visual Arts Centre Chinese Calligraphy & Ink Painting

Be introduced to beginner friendly Manga drawing on popular characters like Pokemon

Explore your kid’s creativity & enhance their observational skills with hand-eye coordinations through interesting subjects like manga characters, still life, landscape etc.

Venue: Dhoby Ghaut Studio & Chinatown Studio

*parents can choose to mix and match the courses options according to preferred schedule dates, and mediums

Best Art Courses For Children (6-9 Years Old)

(Regular)

Holiday Art Programmes/Bootcamps

Ongoing Registration!

(All art materials provided * except digital device | Full professional teacher guidance)

Class schedules within Registration link

What to expect from Kids Holiday Art Immersion Course – Drawing & Sketching:

Suitable for Kids 6-9 Years Old
Achieve these objectives:

Learn and improve on drawing and sketching, and illustration
Complete finished pencil drawings, colouring pencil drawings and coloured drawing illustrations
Attain a better confidence and understanding of drawing and sketching

Art students will complete a series of guided sketching exercises and artworks with full professional guidance by art instructors. The course is suitable for beginners and young learners who wish to build a strong artistic foundation while exploring creativity through drawing and sketching.

Drawing and Sketching [12 Sessions] [$698nett]

What to expect from Kids Holiday Art Immersion Course – Acrylic Painting:

By the end of the course, children will be able to:

Learn basic colour theory, colour mixing, and blending techniques
Explore different acrylic painting brush techniques and textures
Learn subjects such as animals, landscapes, and imaginative subjects with guided step-by-step instruction
Develop a better understanding of composition, layering, and painting structure
Improve and gain a better confidence and understanding of acrylic painting
Complete finished acrylic paintings of various subjects!

Students will complete a series of guided acrylic painting artworks with full professional guidance by experienced art instructors. The course is suitable for beginners and young learners who wish to explore painting creatively while building strong foundational art skills through acrylic painting.

Acrylic Painting [12 Sessions] [$768nett]

What to expect from Kids Holiday Art Immersion Course – Watercolour Painting :

By the end of the course, children will be able to:

Understand and use essential Watercolour Painting materials and tools confidently
Learn basic watercolour techniques such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering, and colour blending
Paint various such as landscapes, flowers and botanical subjects, and your own choice of subjects with guided instruction
Develop a better understanding of composition, brush control, and tonal values
Improve observation skills, concentration, patience, and hand-eye coordination through painting exercises
Build creativity and confidence in expressing ideas through soft and expressive watercolour techniques
Complete finished watercolour paintings of various subjects! May explore multi-media coloured illustration with watercolour painting, acrylic and markers!

Students will complete a series of guided watercolour painting artworks with full professional guidance by experienced art instructors. The course is suitable for beginners and young learners who wish to explore watercolour painting creatively while building strong foundational art skills.

Watercolour Painting [12 Sessions] [$768nett]

What to expect from Kids Holiday Art Immersion Course – Manga Drawing & Coloured Illustration:

By the end of the course, children will be able to:

Learn how to draw expressive manga-style characters, facial expressions, hairstyles, poses, and costumes
Explore character drawing and design, storytelling, and composition techniques
Develop line drawing, outlining, colouring, and shading skills for manga illustrations
Improve creativity, imagination, and visual storytelling through guided illustration exercises
Build confidence in creating their own original manga characters and artworks
Strengthen observation skills, hand-eye coordination, and artistic expression
Complete finished manga art illustrations

Students will complete a series of guided manga drawings and coloured illustration artworks with full professional guidance by experienced art instructors. The course is suitable for beginners and young learners who enjoy anime, manga, and character illustration while building strong foundational art skills.

Manga Drawing & Coloured Illustration [12 Sessions] [$858nett]

What to expect from Kids Holiday Art Immersion Course – Digital Drawing & Painting:

By the end of the course, children will be able to:

Understand and use essential digital drawing and painting tools and software confidently
Learn basic digital art functions such as layers, brushes, colouring, and selection tools
Explore digital sketching, colouring, shading, and painting techniques
Create digital illustrations, characters, and simple compositions with guided instruction
Develop creativity, visual thinking, and confidence in digital art creation
Improve observation skills, hand-eye coordination, and digital drawing control
Gain exposure to creative digital art workflows and artistic experimentation
Complete several digital art projects

Students will complete a series of guided digital artworks with full professional guidance by experienced art instructors. The course is suitable for beginners and young learners who are interested in exploring creativity through digital drawing and painting.

Digital Drawing & Painting [12 Sessions] [$1,088nett]

What to expect from Kids Holiday Art Immersion – 3 Medium Art Course:

By the end of the course, children will be able to:

Explore and experience three different art mediums — Drawing & Sketching, Acrylic Painting, and Watercolour Painting
Understand and explore using a variety of essential art materials and tools
Develop foundational drawing, painting, colouring, and composition skills
Learn basic shading, colour mixing, brush techniques, and observational skills
Experiment with different artistic styles, textures, and creative approaches across mediums
Improve creativity, concentration, patience, and hand-eye coordination through guided art exercises
Build confidence in expressing ideas visually through multiple forms of art-making
The combination of 12 sessions – over three art mediums is flexible, we may suggest picking two main art mediums first for students to learn and and focus more on one wet medium and one dry medium

Students will complete a series of guided artworks across different mediums with full professional guidance by experienced art instructors. The course is suitable for beginners and young learners who wish to explore different art forms while building strong foundational art skills creatively and confidently.

Art Immersion 3 Medium Course [12 Sessions] [$798nett]

One Day Art Camp (10am-4pm) [$171nett/pax with lunch provided]

option of Manga Drawing/ Acrylic Painting/ Watercolour Painting/ Digital Drawing / Chinese Calligraphy & Ink Painting

Be introduced to beginner friendly Manga drawing on popular characters like Pokemon

Explore your kid’s creativity & enhance their observational skills with hand-eye coordinations through interesting subjects like manga characters, still life, landscape etc.

Venue: Dhoby Ghaut Studio & Chinatown Studio

*parents can choose to mix and match the courses options according to preferred schedule dates, and mediums

Seniors & Retirees

Upcoming Exhibition | Events | Workshop

SG Culture Pass Art Workshops

Open for registration

Still Life Drawing and Sketching Workshop

This is an introductory session focused on still life drawing and sketching. Students will develop their abilities in tonal drawing and sketching, ultimately producing a still life piece that showcases the skills and methods of realism in tonal drawing and sketching.

Prices

Retail: $50

Event Date

Start: 1 Sep 2025
End: 31 Dec 2026

Schedule:

Monday
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June
• 11.00–13.15 (4 pax)
• 17.00–19.15 (4 pax)
• 19.30–21.45 (4 pax)

Tuesday
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June
• 15.30–17.45 (4 pax)

Wednesday
3, 10, 17, 24 June
• 11.00–13.15 (6 pax)
• 13.30–15.45 (6 pax)
• 17.00–19.45 (6 pax)

Thursday
4, 11, 18, 25 June
• 10.30–12.30 (4 pax)
• 13.00–15.15 (4 pax)
• 15.30–17.45 (4 pax)

Friday
5, 12, 19, 26 June
• 11.00–13.15 (4 pax)
• 17.00–19.15 (4 pax)
• 19.30–21.45 (4 pax)

Open for registration

Introduction to Digital Art Workshop

Explore the world of digital drawing and painting in this 2 hour 15 mins workshop designed for adults (18+)! Whether you’re new to digital art or looking to sharpen your skills.

Prices

Retail: $90

Event Date

Start: Sep 1 2025
End: 31 Dec 2026

Schedule:

Monday
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June
• 14.30–16.30 (8 pax)
• 19.30–21.45 (6 pax)

Wednesday
3, 10, 17, 24 June
• 15.30–17.45 (6 pax)

Thursday
4, 11, 18, 25 June
• 10.30–12.30 (8 pax)
• 13.00–15.00 (8 pax)

Friday
5, 12, 19, 26 June
• 11.00–13.00 (8 pax)

Open for registration

Caricature Drawing Workshop

This 2-hour caricature drawing workshop is a highly engaging workshop. This workshop is perfect for art enthusiast and those looking for a fun and interactive experience.

Prices

Retail: $55

Event Date

Start: 13 Nov 2025
End: 31 Dec 2026

Schedule:

Thurs (7.30pm-9.30pm)
19 March

Open for registration

Botanical Watercolour Painting For Beginners

Capture the beauty of plants through art with our botanical watercolour artcard painting workshop!

Prices

Retail: $60

Event Date

Start: 4 March 2026
End: 4 June 2026

Schedule:

(Wednesday – Saturday):

10:30am-12:30pm, 11:30am-1:30pm, 2:30pm-4:30pm, 3:30pm-5:30pm, 4:30pm-6:30pm

(Sunday):
10:30am-12:30pm, 2pm-4pm, 3pm-5pm

Open for registration

Urban Sketching Workshop - Multiple Locations

Discover Singapore’s cityscape through art in our immersive Urban Landscape Sketching City Tour – Perfect for beginners to advanced learners.

Prices

Retail: $60

Event Date

Start: Sep 1 2025
End: 31 Dec 2026

Schedule:

Sat (9am-11am)
17th Jan – CHIJMES
7th March- Fort Canning Park

Open for registration

Colourful Expressions - Abstraction & Texture Workshop

This therapeutic 2-hour acrylic and mixed media painting workshop allows you to freely explore the endless possibilities of self-expression through colour, texture, and movement.

Prices

Retail: $75

Event Date

Start: Sep 1 2025
End: 31 Dec 2026

Schedule:

Friday
5, 12, 19, 26 June
• 19.30–21.45 (6 pax)

Open for registration

Tile Painting Workshop

Participants will create their own hand-painted ceramic tile inspired by either Singapore motifs or Peranakan tile designs. In this 2 hour workshop, participants will learn the history of traditional Peranakan tiles and iconic Singapore landmarks.

Prices

Retail: $48

Event Date

Start: Sep 1 2025
End: 31 Dec 2026

Schedule:

Monday
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June
• 11.00–13.00 (4 pax)
• 14.30–16.30 (4 pax)

Wednesday
3, 10, 17, 24 June
• 11.00–13.00 (4 pax)
• 13.30–15.30 (4 pax)

Thursday
4, 11, 18, 25 June
• 10.30–12.30 (4 pax)
• 15.30–17.30 (4 pax)

Friday
5, 12, 19, 26 June
• 11.00–13.00 (4 pax)
• 14.30–16.30 (4 pax)

Open for registration

Marquage Leather Painting Workshop

Marquage is a painting technique that allows you to create lasting personalisation for personal items like wallets, handbags, and sneakers. Whether made of PVC or genuine leather, marquage painting creates a unique, lasting design.

Prices

Retail: $80

Event Date

Start: Sep 1 2025
End: 31 Dec 2026

Schedule:

Monday
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June
• 11.00–13.00 (4 pax)
• 14.30–16.30 (4 pax)
• 17.00–19.00 (4 pax)

Tuesday
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June
• 15.30–17.30 (4 pax)

Wednesday
3, 10, 17, 24 June
• 11.00–13.00 (4 pax)
• 13.30–15.30 (4 pax)

Thursday
4, 11, 18, 25 June
• 10.30–12.30 (4 pax)
• 15.30–17.30 (4 pax)

Friday
5, 12, 19, 26 June
• 11.00–13.00 (4 pax)
• 19.30–21.30 (4 pax)

Open for registration

An Introduction to Chinese Ink Painting Workshop - Tropical Fruits & The Nanyang School

Take a peek into the Nanyang School of art and gain an understanding on how our pioneer artists came to Singapore and developed a unique Nanyang style of art in their Chinese paintings.

Prices

Retail: $58

Event Date

Start: 17 Oct 2025
End: 31 Dec 2026

Schedule:

Friday
5, 12, 19, 26 June
• 14.30–16.45 (6 pax)

Open for registration

Chinese Calligraphy Writing Workshop

Experience the beauty of Chinese calligraphy in this 2-hour 15-minute workshop designed for beginners.

Prices

Retail: $55

Event Date

Start: 21 Sept 2025
End: 31 Dec 2026

Schedule:

(Wed | 7.30pm – 9.45pm)
18, 25 March

Open for registration

The Art of Anatomy Workshop

This is an introductory workshop for adults keen to learn anatomical drawing and to begin a practise in life drawing. Suitable for those who have attended life drawing studies as well as for those who are complete beginners.

Prices

Retail: $90

Event Date

Start: 17 Sep 2025
End: 31 Dec 2026

Schedule:

Thursday
4, 11, 18, 25 June
• 19.30–22.00

Open for registration

The Drawing Basics - Interior Spaces and Perspective

This workshop introduces learners to the basics of interior and perspective drawings. Suitable for those interested in interior or perspective drawings such as those in interior design, urban sketchers, or anyone with an interest in interior landscape drawing.

Prices

Retail: $80

Event Date

Start: 1 Sep 2025
End: 31 Dec 2026

Schedule:

Mon (11am-1.15pm)
Thur (10am-12pm)
Fri (11am-1.15pm)

Open for registration

Acrylic Landscape Painting Workshop For Beginners

Acrylic Landscape Painting Workshop- suitable for beginners, free and relaxed to wield brushes and scrapers on the canvas to paint freely and freely, it is an amazing experience. The works can be taken home for decoration.

Prices

Retail: $60

Event Date

Start: Sep 1 2025
End: 31 Dec 2026

Schedule:

Monday
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June
• 11.00–13.15 (8 pax)
• 17.00–19.15 (6 pax)
• 19.30–21.45 (4 pax)

Wednesday
3, 10, 17, 24 June
• 11.00–13.15 (6 pax)
• 13.30–15.45 (6 pax)

Thursday
4, 11, 18, 25 June
• 13.00–15.45 (6 pax)
• 15.30–17.45 (6 pax)

Friday
5, 12, 19, 26 June
• 11.00–13.15 (8 pax)
• 17.00–19.15 (6 pax)
• 19.30–21.45 (4 pax)

Open for registration

Sculpture Making Of Figurines Art Workshop

Discover the art of sculpture in this 2.5-hour hands-on workshop, perfect for beginners. Participants will learn to sculpt their own animal figurine using oil-based clay — a versatile medium known for its smooth texture and ease of use.

Prices

Retail: $70

Event Date

Start: 1 Sep 2025
End: 31 Dec 2026

Schedule:

to be announced

Open for registration

Lunar New Year Couplet Writing Workshop

Immerse yourself in the art of Chinese calligraphy during this 2-hour and 15-minute workshop specifically created for beginners.

Unleash your creativity and learn the fundamentals.

All skill levels are welcome!

Prices

Retail: $68

Event Date

Start: 7 Jan 2026
End: 31 Dec 2026

Remark:

*no session on Public Holidays (18 Feb)

Schedule:

Wednesday
3, 10, 17, 24 June
• 19.30–21.45 (10 pax)

Open for registration

Batik Painting Workshop

In this two-hour Batik Painting Workshop, participants will learn the history & evolution, techniques and explore batik art patterns.

Prices

Retail: $65

Event Date

Start: Sep 1 2025
End: 31 Dec 2026

Schedule:

Friday
5, 12, 19, 26 June
• 14.30–16.30 (6 pax)

Open for registration

Mid-Autumn Festival Learning Painting Workshop

Celebrate the spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival in this hands-on painting workshop!

Prices

Retail: $70

Event Date

Start: 1 Sept 2026
End: 30 Sept 2026

Schedule:

Thursday, 6.30pm-8pm

3,10,17, 24 September

Open for registration

Batik Tote Bag Workshop for Hari Raya Puasa

Celebrate Hari Raya Puasa with a creative Batik Tote Bag Workshop!

Prices

Retail: $90

Event Date

Start: 1st March 2026
End: 31st March 2026

Schedule:

Thursday, 10.30am-12.30pm
19.26 March

Other Service by Visual Arts Centre

Team Bonding Art Jamming / Art Workshops & Activities

Visual Arts Centre also offers Team Building Arts Jamming sessions, engaging groups in interactive art projects to enhance teamwork, creativity, and bonding among participants.

Team bonding Team-building Art Jamming

Seeking team bonding activities for employees / family day/ drop-in booth etc? Kickstart and engage your team with our customisable fun and interesting art jamming team bonding activities!

All art materials are provided and full professional instructors guidance is available!

to learn more about our activities!

Special Art Workshops for Festivals and Holidays

Open for registration

Mother's Day Art Jamming & Bonding | Art Workshops Activities

Choose From:

Watercolour Painting & Illustration Art Workshop by Visual Arts Centre and William Sim

Watercolour Painting Art Workshop with Ong Kim Seng

Current Exhibition

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Upcoming Exhibition

The 3rd Iws Singapore International Exhibition & Competition 2026

Venue Hire

Exhibition Gallery 2026

Host your art exhibition at our centrally located, spacious, and easily accessible Dhoby Ghaut Exhibition Gallery or VAC Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio Office. The venue offers a refined setting to showcase your artwork, providing a seamless experience for both exhibitors and visitors.

Venue Hire Information – Exhibition Gallery @ Dhoby Ghaut

Venue Overview
• Located above Dhoby Ghaut MRT, within Dhoby Ghaut Green Park
• Approx. 5,500 sq ft glasshouse gallery with natural daylight
• Central arts district near major institutions (museums, SOTA, etc.)
• Suitable for large-scale exhibitions, launches, and events

Suitable For
• Art exhibitions (solo / group / curated shows)
• Product launches & brand activations
• Corporate events & media previews
• Art fairs, auctions, and showcases
• Workshops, talks, and panel discussions

Rates (Indicative)
• Weekday hire: From ~$1,200 – $1,800 per day
• Weekend hire: From ~$1,800 – $2,500 per day
• Long-term exhibition packages available (discounted rates for multi-day hire)
• Custom quotations available depending on scale and duration

Inclusions
• Professional gallery space with movable display panels
• Art hanging system (basic installation support)
• Lighting (gallery track lighting + natural daylight)
• Basic tables & chairs (upon request)
• Air-conditioned indoor space
• On-site support for setup coordination
• Cleaning before and after event

Optional Add-ons
• Artwork installation assistance (charged separately)
• Workshop facilitation / instructors
• Event staffing support
• Custom layout planning

Assisted Publicity
• Feature on Visual Arts Centre website (events / exhibitions listing)
• Social media promotion (Instagram / Facebook posts & stories)
• Inclusion in newsletters / mailing list outreach
• On-site foot traffic from existing gallery visitors
• Opportunity to tap into VAC’s art community & student base

Key Advantages
• Prime central location with high accessibility
• Large, open-concept space for flexible layouts
• Strong artistic environment and branding
• Natural light + unique glasshouse setting

Other Important Notes
• Advance booking recommended (especially weekends)
• Deposit required to secure booking (typically 50%)
• Suitable for both short-term events and extended exhibitions
• Customisation available depending on event requirements

	Art & Design Exhibitions or Meetings		Product Launches or Media Functions	Flea Market & Boutique Fairs
	<7 days	7 days and more	1 day Minimum hire period	Minimum Fri - Sun
Rates (NETT)	Mon-Thu S$950/day Fri-Sun S$1200/day S$150 for every additional hour	S$5,800 (U.P. S$7,800)nett/7days & S$650/days for each subsequent day S$150 for every additional hour *first day Tue by dafault	Mon-Thu S$2,200 nett/day Fri-Sun S$2,500 nett/day S$150 /per additional hour	Fri-Sun S$4,300 nett Mon-Thu S$950 nett/day S$150 /per additional hour *(SPECIAL PROMOTION) S$300nett for half day 4H (2pm-4pm) S$550nett for full day 9H (11am-8pm)
Timing	11am to 8pm daily inclusive of set-up & tear-down	11am to 8pm daily Inclusive of set-up & tear-down Extended hours of up to 10pm for one day only Handover to exhibitor 1th day-11pm 7th day-8pm	11am to 8pm daily Inclusive of set-up & tear-down	11am to 8pm daily inclusive of set-up & tear-down

Venue Hire Information – Exhibition Gallery @ Chinatown

Venue Overview
• Located along Mosque Street, in Chinatown heritage district
• Shophouse-style gallery + studio environment
• Cozy, intimate setting for curated exhibitions
• Strong tourist and cultural foot traffic

Suitable For
• Art exhibitions (solo / boutique group shows)
• Pop-up showcases & retail art displays
• Cultural workshops & art experiences
• Private events, launches, and creative sessions
• Artist talks & interactive programmes

Inclusions
• Gallery space (fits approx. 50–60 artworks)
• Display walls and basic hanging support
• Lighting setup suitable for exhibitions
• Tables & chairs (for workshops / events)
• Air-conditioned indoor space
• Basic setup support
• Cleaning before and after event

Optional Add-ons
• Workshop facilitation (e.g. batik, painting, calligraphy)
• Instructor-led programmes
• Event coordination support
• Customised cultural experiences

Assisted Publicity
• Feature on Visual Arts Centre website & workshop listings
• Social media promotion (targeting tourists + local audience)
• Cross-promotion with ongoing workshops at Chinatown studio
• Exposure to hotel partnerships & tourist networks
• Walk-in traffic from Chinatown visitors

Key Advantages
• Located in high-traffic heritage & tourist area
• Unique shophouse gallery experience
• Ideal for intimate, curated exhibitions
• Strong cultural storytelling potential

Other Important Notes
• 50% deposit required to confirm booking
• Cancellation policy:
• ≥ 3 months before: full refund
• < 3 months: non-refundable
• Flexible for exhibitions + workshops combination
• Suitable for both short-term pop-ups and longer exhibitions

VAC Art Gallery & Studio – Chinatown

Rates (NETT)

Mon – Thu

$750 / day

Fri – Sun

$900 / day

Hourly Rate

$400 / 3 hours minimum

$120 per additional hour

*Additional cleaning charges of $80 may apply depending on the nature of the event

Timing

10am – 7pm

Art Course

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All levels of Art Experience are Welcomed – Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced
Full Professional Teachers’ Guidance – with art academic style
All Art Materials are Provided – except digital device* (depends on availability)
Flexible Drop-in Schedules to Choose From – Monday to Sunday with options of morning, afternoon, evening and even night session (after work)
Tailored Learning Objectives & Outcomes – depends on your interested mediums & art experience
Ongoing Registrations – for holiday art program & regular art course
Convenient, Spacious & Therapeutic Art Studios – near to Dhoby Ghaut MRT & Chinatown MRT

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Full Professional Teachers’ Guidance – with art academic style
All Art Materials are Provided – except digital device* (depends on availability)
Flexible Drop-in Schedules to Choose From – Monday to Sunday with options of morning, afternoon, evening and even night session (after work)
Tailored Learning Objectives & Outcomes – depends on your interested mediums & art experience
Ongoing Registrations – for holiday art program & regular art course
Convenient, Spacious & Therapeutic Art Studios – near to Dhoby Ghaut MRT & Chinatown MRT

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All levels of Art Experience are Welcomed – Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced
Full Professional Teachers’ Guidance – with art academic style
All Art Materials are Provided – except digital device* (depends on availability)
Flexible Drop-in Schedules to Choose From – Monday to Sunday with options of morning, afternoon, evening and even night session (after work)
Tailored Learning Objectives & Outcomes – depends on your interested mediums & art experience
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Full Professional Teachers’ Guidance – with art academic style
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Tailored Learning Objectives & Outcomes – depends on your interested mediums & art experience
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All Art Materials are Provided – except digital device* (depends on availability)
Flexible Drop-in Schedules to Choose From – Monday to Sunday with options of morning, afternoon, evening and even night session (after work)
Tailored Learning Objectives & Outcomes – depends on your interested mediums & art experience
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Tailored Learning Objectives & Outcomes – depends on your interested mediums & art experience
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Venue Hire - Dhoby Ghaut Exhibition Gallery

Visual Arts Centre Dhoby Ghaut Exhibition Gallery is a 5500 square feet glass-house exhibition gallery and art studio located directly above the Dhoby Ghaut MRT and housed within the beautiful, lush green habitat of Dhoby Ghaut Green.

Suitable for: Art exhibition by international or local art groups / societies and independent artists, Art auctions, Pottery & craft exhibitions, Furniture / product model showcases, Fashion exhibitions & showcases, Lifestyle boutique fairs, flea markets & popup fairs, Book launch & signing seminar, Networking seminar & talks, Media functions & product launches, Private events or other events & functions etc

Venue Hire - Chinatown Gallery and Studio

Visual Arts Centre Chinatown Art Gallery & Studio is a spacious therapeutic gallery space. Customisable Rental Event Space For Hire (Half or Full Day) – accommodating up to 60pax from $120nett/hr!

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What to expect from Kids Holiday Art Immersion Course – Drawing & Sketching:

Drawing and Sketching [12 Sessions] [$698nett]

What to expect from Kids Holiday Art Immersion Course – Acrylic Painting:

Acrylic Painting [12 Sessions] [$768nett]

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