Open Call: Artery Artist Accelerator (AAA) Programme for Visual Artists
Deadline for Applications: 24 November 2026
Independent Singapore non-profit organisation Artery has officially launched the open call for their 2nd cohort of the Artist Accelerator programme (AAA) and invites visual artists looking to develop a more sustainable, long-term artistic practice to apply.
Through the open call, up to six early-career artists will be selected for the five-year programme, which is split into two phases. In the first phase, which lasts for 12 months, Artery will offer artists a monthly stipend of up to S$2,000, providing curatorial mentorship, business, legal, marketing support and workspace where available. In the second phase, which lasts for the next four years, Artery will support artists through designated annual curatorial hours, sponsorship for selected overseas residencies, and S$10,000 in credit for business, legal and marketing services. Artery also commits to acquiring suitable works by the artists for its capsule collection.
Applicants will be assessed across six areas: active practice, public engagement, portfolio, career goals, alignment in needs and goals, and openness and readiness to engage with the programme.
Applications open 13 October and close on 24 November 2026, 8pm SGT.
Submission Requirements:
CV and portfolio
Three artwork samples, including title, year, medium, dimensions, price and a description of 100 to 200 words for each work
Links to a website, online portfolio, social media or other relevant platforms
Up to two references
Employment details
Responses to application questions covering artistic practice, exhibition history, current needs as an early-career artist and goals for the programme
The six selected early-career artists will be announced on 1 February 2027.
Follow Artery on Instagram and Telegram at @weareartery for updates.
There will also be an information session for interested applicants. Sign up here.
For enquiries, please email curatorial@weareartery.com.