Open Call: Art Outreach Summit 2026
Art Outreach
A Transformative Support For The Arts
Now in its third edition, the Art Outreach Summit is an annual visual arts workshop for artists and curators. Selected based on merit, participants will gain exclusive access to impactful presentations and critical portfolio reviews, guided by experts from renowned global art institutions.
Features
Critical portfolio reviews by renowned global art institution experts
Access to exclusive pre-recorded faculty lectures
No application fees
No participation fees for all successful applicants
Targeted at Singapore based art practitioners
Overseas participants are welcome to apply
* Successful overseas participants are required to fund their own travel and accommodation (at their own choice of hotels as we do not make any travel and accommodation arrangements)
Exclusive Pre-Recorded Faculty Lectures
To ensure participants gain the most from their time at the Art Outreach Summit, they will be given access to pre-recorded lectures by our esteemed faculty.
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This initiative underscores our participant-centric approach, allowing attendees to delve deeply into crucial topics and come prepared for more interactive and personalised sessions during the event.
Pre Recorded Lecture Topics
FUNDING & RESIDENCES
Alessio Antoniolli
Director, Triangle Network London
Practical advice on securing financial backing for your projects, building long-term relationships with patrons and institutions, and finding the right residencies to expand your practice and network
PROGRAMMING AS PROCESS
Dr. Zoe Butt
Director, In-Tangible Institute,
Lead Advisor, Kadist Art Foundation
Best practices to conceptualise programmes that foster meaningful interactions with art and spark dialogues
EXPAND YOUR PRACTICE BEYOND THE LOCAL
Dr. Sook-Kyung Lee
Director, The Whitworth, Manchester;
Curator, Japan Pavilion, 60th Venice Biennale 2024
Strategies to make your art practice relevant on regional and international stages and communicating artistic research and specificities to an audience.
YOUR VOICE IN THE CROWD
Dr. Zoé Whitley
Director, Chisenhale Gallery
In an international art world fostering a diversity of voices and practices, how does one stand out? Insights into effective ways to confidently share and present unique aspects of your practice; encouraging peer-to-peer exchange and initiating active conversation with a range of audiences.
Eligibility
You are committed to elevating your professional competency and impact.
Your portfolio demonstrates a sustained engagement with the art ecosystem.
You are based in Asia.
Key Dates
July 2026
Call for applications open
September 2026
Call for applications close
November 2026
Successful applicants will be notified
January 2027
Art Outreach Summit