The National Arts Council seeks Project Managers to join its Visual Arts Department to oversee project management for SAW's flagship event. This role sits within the "Events Management & Hospitality" division under SAW and involves managing the SAW Opening Reception in partnership with key stakeholders.
National Arts Council
Manager/Senior Manager, Visual Arts (Events, Singapore Art Week)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 02 Apr 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Event Project Management:
- Serve as primary liaison with Joint Organisers and Events Management Company
- Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and budget management for the SAW Opening Reception
- Manage stakeholder relationships through effective communication and problem-solving to ensure seamless event execution
- Handle contract negotiations, procurement processes, and vendor coordination
Event Operations:
- Develop and secure approval for partnership agreements (MOUs) with key stakeholders
- Coordinate invitations for SAWW members and develop comprehensive event programmes
- Liaise with vendors and authorities to obtain necessary licences and permits
- Oversee event setup, execution, and teardown logistics
- Manage staffing deployment and engage additional event partners as required
VIP and Protocol Management:
- Coordinate VIP nomination processes across NAC and SAW Workgroup networks
- Maintain accurate VIP attendance tracking and guest management systems
- Prepare briefing materials and factsheets for Guest of Honour engagements
- Collaborate with Protocol teams to arrange high-level meetings and ceremonial activities
What we are looking for
- Strong knowledge of the visual arts sector with at least 5 years of experience in event management, arts festivals, large scale platforms and related events
- Proven stakeholder coordination and vendor management abilities across diverse industries with excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated event project management, problem-solving, and organisational capabilities
- Ability to work independently on multiple concurrent event components whilst adapting quickly in fast-paced environments
- Experience with event logistics, procurement, contract management, and budget oversight
- Detail-oriented, collaborative team player who thrives under pressure during high-profile events
- Prior experience in government organisations, public sector events, or protocol management highly desirable
About your application process
This job is closing on 02 Apr 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within National Arts Council or the wider Public Service.
About National Arts Council
The National Arts Council champions the arts in Singapore. By nurturing creative excellence and supporting broad audience engagement, our diverse and distinctive arts inspire our people, connect communities and profile Singapore internationally. We preserve our rich, cultural traditions as we cultivate accomplished artists and vibrant companies for the future. As a statutory board in the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, our support for the arts is comprehensive – from grants and partnerships to industry facilitation and arts housing. The Council welcomes greater private and corporate giving to and through the arts so that together we can make the arts an integral part of everyone’s lives.
At NAC, we have a team of creative and dynamic staff who share this common vision.
If you have a strong passion for the arts, we welcome you to join us for a challenging and fulfilling career.
Learn more about National Arts Council