Young Talent Programme

The Young Talent Programme is a significant platform for young artists to be spotted by galleries and art institutions, and be introduced to the art-loving public. Our objective is to identify young talents early, providing guidance and commentary on their artistic development.

The Programme creates an opportunity for emerging artists to build a strong CV and experience in the art industry and to be in a programme which provides a focal point for contemporary art dealers and their collectors to access fresh artists’ works from the region.

The Prize
Selected artists win an opportunity to exhibit their works at Affordable Art Fair in November 2012. Of these, two or three artists will win the coveted chance of a solo exhibition provided by ION Art. The winning artists will work with our programme curator, allowing them a year to develop their practice.

The 2012 Advisory Commitee of trusted and recognized supporters of the visual arts in Singapore comprises Dr Charles Merewether, Benjamin Hampe, Camilla Hewitson, Wendy Cheong and programme curator Seah Tzi Yan.

The programme is open to artists 18 – 30 years old in 2012, who are born/resident in South East Asia, and who do not have gallery representation.

About ION Art
ION Art is a unique proposition of ION Orchard, bringing to the landmark mall an ‘integrated mall experience’, featuring the best in shopping, dining art and design from the world over.

The structured art and design programme is focused on the exhibition of modern and contemporary art and design, and offers ION Orchard’s visitors an opportunity to savour a diverse range of visual arts, including multi-media and digital art.

The initiative includes significant sculpture and media installations at the mall, as well as an annual programme of art-based events and exhibitions at ION Art Gallery, now a major Orchard Road art destination. Through collaborations with the art community and other strategic partners, ION Art is committed to bringing quality art programming for ION Orchard.

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