A message from Art Outreach
The 2023 edition of the IMPART Art Prize marks the sixth and final chapter of this remarkable initiative. Over the course of six years, we've celebrated 18 exceptional awardees and recognized 7 Honourable Mentions. Now, as we pave the way for a new paradigm in art support, we want to express our profound gratitude for the support we've received for the Prize and for the extraordinary talents we've had the privilege of acknowledging and rewarding.
As we bid farewell to this chapter, we do so not with sadness but with a profound sense of accomplishment and excitement for what lies ahead. The conclusion of the IMPART Art Prize is not the end of our commitment to nurturing and promoting artistic endeavours. Instead, it signifies a transition to a new chapter that will empower us to have an even broader and more profound impact on the art community.
Our team is hard at work on a fresh and dynamic initiative that will continue to nurture and empower artists. We are confident that this evolution will usher in exciting opportunities and new horizons for the art community. Please stay connected with us through our social media channels and mailing list for the latest updates.
IMPART Art Prize
Supporting emerging talent in Singapore's visual arts
The Forest Institute, co-initiated by Robert Zhao Renhui, Randy Chan & John Tung (IMPART Art Prize Winner 2023) , 14 Jan to 14 Mar 2022.
Image Courtesy of The Forest Institute.
Established since 2017, the IMPART Art Prize aims to support the professional development of emerging artists and curators in Singapore by providing impactful career building opportunities, while building an awareness and appreciation of local art and practitioners.
Each year, up to three visual arts talents will receive a cash prize of SGD20,000 each, alongside opportunities for professional development and networking, to enable them to grow and sustain their chosen careers in the arts.
Key Dates
July
Call for applications open
September
Call for applications close
October/November
Jury deliberation
January
Winners announced
Tan Boon Hui Curatorial Prize
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tan Boon Hui on 7 July 2022, a prolific figure and trailblazer in Singapore’s art scene who has not only been an advisor to Art Outreach since our inception, but also a dear friend.
Boon Hui served as the Chair of our IMPART Art Prize Jury and Curatorial Advisor for our IMPART Collectors’ Show since 2017, generously dedicating his time and expertise to advocating for local practitioners and cultivating art appreciation in the community.
His visionary leadership also left an indelible mark on the many institutions and museums he helmed across Singapore and the US, where he revitalised a focus on contemporary Asian art and created spaces for performance art practices to thrive.
Boon Hui’s unwavering commitment to championing Asian arts and culture around the world has inspired many, and his dynamic presence will be greatly missed. We thank him for all he has done for the local art scene and for Art Outreach.
In honour and celebration of his legacy, the IMPART Art Prize for Curators will be renamed the "Tan Boon Hui Curatorial Prize".
I think what really helps with winning this Prize is that it gives you a certain level of recognition and, beyond that, also the motivation to know that you are on a right path in terms of your practice and what you’re pursuing.
Kent Chan
IMPART Art Prize 2023
Winner (Artist)
Hot House, 2020, Wood, PVC strips, heater, humidifier, dimensions variable.Courtesy of artist
IMPART Art Prize
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Jury
We have assembled an influential panel of internationally respected art industry practitioners, artists and art patrons, who will be serving as esteemed judges to select the winning entries.
Patricia Chen
Art Writer and Film-maker
Catherine David
Deputy Director
Musée National d'Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris
Honor Harger
Vice President
Attractions & ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands
Russell Storer
Head Curator
International Art,
National Gallery of Australia
Adele Tan
Senior Curator
National Gallery Singapore
Advisory Panel
The panel gives advice and recommendations on the governance, management, and programmatic aspects of the awards and affiliated IMPART events.
Jackson See
Chairman
IMPART Art Prize
Darrell Ang
Artistic Director / Principal Conductor
Sichuan Symphony Orchestra
Michael Koh
Fellow
Centre for Liveable Cities, Ministry of National Development
Audrey Phng
Founding Member
Art Outreach Singapore,
Managing Director,
Asian Art Option
Jeanette Tan
Global Head of Communications for Industries and Customer Advisory
SAP
Irene Tedja
Director
PT Pakuwon Jaj
Yeoh Chee Yan
Chairman
National Heritage Board
Winners
Since introducing the Prize in 2017, Art Outreach has sustained it annually through fundraising, supporting 18 winners over the past 6 editions.
John Tung
IMPART Art Prize 2023 Winner (Tan Boon Hui Curatorial Winner)
Jon Chan
IMPART Art Prize 2023 Winner (Artist)
Kent Chan
IMPART Art Prize 2023 Winner (Artist)
Berny Tan
IMPART Art Prize 2022 Winner (Curator)
Zarina Muhammad
IMPART Art Prize 2022 Winner (Artist)
Lin Huiyi
IMPART Art Prize 2022 Winner (Artist)
Kathleen Ditzig
IMPART Art Prize 2021 Winner (Curator)
Eunice Lacaste
IMPART Art Prize 2021 Winner (Curator)
Faris Nakamura
IMPART Art Prize 2020 Winner (Artist)
Genevieve Chua
IMPART Art Prize 2020 Winner (Artist)
Zulkhairi Zulkiflee
IMPART Art Prize 2020 Joint Prize Winner (Curator)
Syaheedah Iskandar
IMPART Art Prize 2020 Joint Prize Winner (Curator)
Kimberly Shen
IMPART Art Prize 2019 Winner (Curator)
Dr. Yanyun Chen
IMPART Art Prize 2019 Winner (Artist)
Priyageetha Dia
IMPART Art Prize 2019 Winner (Artist)
Kamiliah Bahdar
IMPART Art Prize 2017 Winner (Curator)
Khairullah Rahim
IMPART Art Prize 2017 Winner (Artist)
Justin Lim
IMPART Art Prize 2017 Winner (Artist)
Honourable Mentions
This category was introduced for the first time in 2021 as an acknowledgement of the high quality of applications received, and is intended to recognise and encourage practitioners of great promise who are coming into their own.
2023
Salty Xi Jie Ng (Artist)
Clara Che Wei Peh (Curator)
Ian Tee (Curator)
2022
Kent Chan (Artist)
2021
Deborah Lim (Curator)
Seet Yun Teng (Curator)
Samantha Yap (Curator)
Media
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04 Mar 2022, Art Asia Pacific - Weekly News Roundup: March 4, 2022, IMPART Art Prize 2022 Winners Announced
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19 Feb 2022, Zao Bao Singapore - IMPART Art Prize Awardees Announced
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15 Feb 2022, National University of Singapore - Facebook Post
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14 Feb 2022, The Straits Times - Three art practitioners win Impart Art Prize, will receive $20,000 each
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11 Feb 2022, Singapore Art & Gallery Guide - Awardees of IMPART Art Prize 2022
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2017 - 2022, LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore - About the IMPART Art Prize (formerly known as the IMPART Awards)
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13 Sep 2021, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore - Marina Bay Sands reaffirms commitment to corporate giving with S$275,000 donation
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2021, Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2021, The Arts - IMPART Art Award 2019 winner, Priyageetha Dia
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15 Dec 2020, Yale NUS College, Singapore - Yale-NUS lecturer Dr Yanyun Chen wins prestigious Young Artist Award 2020
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10 Dec 2020, Sinema, Singapore - Six Outstanding Arts Practitioners Awarded With Singapore’s Top Arts Accolades
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1 Oct 2020, The Straits Times - Arts Picks: Weave a floor mat for an installation, tune in to tabletop puppetry and more
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4 Aug 2020, Home & Decor, Singapore - 12 emerging Singapore creatives shaking up the arts and design scene
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13 Feb 2019, National University of Singapore News - Impactful work wins visual art award
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12 Jan 2018, High Net Worth - Bynd Artisan Collaborates with the Inaugural IMPART Awards Winners for Art Outreach