This weekend in Singapore: Istana Art Event 2012

Sunday, 5 August 2012  | 8:00am to 5:00pm Istana (entrance via the Orchard Road main gate) The Istana Art Event 2012 is an annual outreach event organised by the National Heritage Board and led by the Singapore Art Museum. Taking place on 5th August 2012 at the Istana, visitors can look forward to the annual On-the-Spot Art Competition and fun craft activities at the Arts and Heritage Village. Programme Highlights 8.00am - 10.00am: On-The-Spot Art Competition: Collection of Official IAE Art Paper 9.00am - 11.00am: On-The-Spot Art Competition: Submission of Entries 9.00am - 5.00pm: Activities at the Arts & Heritage Village 12.30pm: Announcement of Winners for On-The-Spot Art Competition 12.30pm - 5.00pm: Exhibition of Winning Entries for On-The-Spot Art Competition 1.00pm - 1.30pm: Prize Presentation Ceremony for Winners of On-The-Spot Art Competition by President Tony Tan Please note that all times shown are indicative and may be subject to change. Istana Art On-The-Spot Art Competition  Celebrate our Nation’s birthday with a difference! Calling all children aged 3 to 12, this is the chance to showcase your creativity by joining the Istana Art Event On-The-Spot Art Competition. The first 1000 participants who submit their artworks will stand to receive an Istana Art Event goodie bag. Prizes Junior Category (Ages 3 to 6)*  First Prize: $150 worth of prizes Second Prize: $120 worth of prizes Third Prize: $80 worth of prizes Merit Prize: 6 x $50 worth of prizes Intermediate Category (Ages 7-12)* First Prize: $200 worth of prizes Second Prize: $150 worth of prizes Third Prize: $100 worth of prizes Merit Prize: 6 x $80 worth of prizes *Age at 31st January 2012. Note: Only official IAE Art Paper will be provided and accepted as entries. Participants may use their choice of colouring mediums. The judges’ decision is final, organisers reserve the right not to award prizes if submitted works are not up to standard. All winners must be present at the prize presentation ceremony to qualify for their prize. All unclaimed prizes at the end of the ceremony will be forfeited. *General Information on the Istana Open House  Admission hours will be from 8am to 5pm. Entrance to the Istana grounds is via the main gate at Orchard Road. Entry to the Istana grounds will be free for Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents, and S$1 for others. Entry into the Istana Main Building is ticketed at S$2.00 each. Entry into the Istana Main Building is complimentary for all On-The-Spot Art Competition participants. All entry admissions charged will go towards supporting the President’s Challenge. For more information about the Istana Art Event and the On-The-Spot Art Competition, please refer to this list of FAQs.