Have you ever played Big Sweep or 4D lottery? If so, then you know there’s only a one in a million chance that you could walk away with a prize worth just a few dollars – would you still take such an expensive gamble?
Due to a generous donor, the prize has been doubled in size and expanded with an art and multimedia historical works category. This change aims to reach more Singaporeans as well as people worldwide and deepen understanding of Singapore’s rich history.
This year’s competition marks a first: it includes a new award for artistic works that aim to engage with Singapore’s past through artistic means. The Arts and Multimedia category welcomes submissions from artists, authors, playwrights, producers of artistic historical works delivered either in English or translated into it; works must capture Singaporeans’ imagination while offering fresh insights about Singapore history – nominations will remain open through 31 May 2027.
The judging panel will consist of renowned academics and historians as well as representatives of Singapore culture and heritage. This year’s panelists include Dr Joanna Lum, former Chairperson of Singapore Centre for Chinese Studies within NUS’ Department of Southeast Asian Studies; Prof John Miksic from NUS Centre for East Asia & Southeast Asia Studies; Kenfoo who is widely-recognized Singapore illustrator as well as creator of comic or graphic novel works;
Outside of its main prize, this competition also offers two merit awards for student artwork that captures Singapore’s beauty and culture. These will be given out based on scores given from judges panel judges as well as public vote votes respectively; winners of Judges Prize will receive cash awards of S$3,000 while Public Vote Prize recipients will be honored with S$1,800 cash awards.
Each winning artist will be invited to attend a special showcase hosted by the Business Times Budding Artists Fund, with works being auctioned online to raise funds for this foundation that assists low-income students pursuing an artistic career.
As part of Singapore 60 celebrations, participants this year have been asked to create works that reflect on Singapore and its diverse landscapes and cultures, while exploring themes evoking compassion, empathy, and voluntarism.
Conservation International joins this year’s TEP as a prize partner with an aim of showcasing and protecting nature’s benefits for humanity. They will assist the TEP process from start to finish, including selecting prize winners and connecting them with Conservation International’s network of partners who offer sustainable solutions that benefit people as well as our planet. Read more here.
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