Ngee Ann Cultural Centre
The Ngee Ann Cultural Centre was set up in 1998 in the distinctive Teochew Building on Tank Road. The Centre aims to promote awareness of Chinese culture, in particular Teochew heritage - through the medium of visual and performing arts - among Singaporeans.
In keeping with its strong track record of community involvement, the Ngee Ann Cultural Centre has decided to expand its engagement with the Singaporean Teochew community and its artists. Chinese calligraphy and brush painting, Teochew opera, dance, music and drama are some of the avenues for this continuing involvement.
The Centre has also been active in supporting artists and performers by offering exhibition space, facilities and organisational resources for local and international artistic and cultural activities.
A highlight of the Cultural Centre's calendar is the Annual National Teochew artists Art and Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition. Organised by the Centre on November 19 every year, the event brings together amateur and professional artists of Teochew ancestry to exhibit their works in the Centre's Ngee Ann Exhibition Hall. There is even a section showcasing talent from primary and secondary schools to encourage budding young artistes. The exhibition spans hundreds of contemporary and traditional artworks in diverse media such as Chinese brush paintings, calligraphy, watercolours, oils, acrylic and even the odd mixed media artwork. One outstanding artiste is selected from the exhibitors and honoured by having his artwork highlighted on the cover of the accompanying souvenir magazine.
In the promotion of spiritual well-being, the Cultural Centre has been involved in hosting many Dharma / Buddhist spiritual talks and initiations by Tibetan and Chinese religious teachers from all over the world. Inter-religious organisations have also held talks at the Centre.
Apart from a spacious exhibition space and an auditorium, the Centre also has 2 smaller function rooms on its premises to cater for events of a smaller scale.
The current 39th Chairman of the NACC is Mr Ang Hoon Seng, supported by Vice-chairman Mr Phua Bah Lee.
The Centre organises three annual series of exhibitions, namely: The Teochew Art & Calligraphy Exhibition, Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition, and 3D Art Exhibition.
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