About

The 2nd World Summit brought together international leaders in arts and cultural policy making to address the theme Creating Connections: Trends in Government Support for Artistic Creativity and provoked debate on a range of key issues including global trends, balancing objectives in cultural policy, the importance of culture in development and future strategies for governments to support arts and culture. The Summit was attended by more than 150 delegates from 45 countries.

About the National Arts Council of Singapore (NAC)

The National Arts Council (NAC) champions the arts in Singapore. By nurturing creative excellence and supporting broad audience engagement, the Council’s diverse and distinctive arts inspire people, connect communities and profile Singapore internationally. The NAC helps to preserve rich, cultural traditions as they cultivate accomplished artists and vibrant companies for the future. The Council’s support for the arts is comprehensive – from grants and partnerships to industry facilitation and arts housing.