In Celebration of Artitute’s 16th Anniversary
To mark 16 years of advocating for contemporary arts and fostering creative communities in Singapore, ARTITUTE is proud to announce its inaugural juried exhibition, Cancel Culture – A Juried Exhibition about what we choose to erase, overlook and remember. Launching this November at Tanjong Pagar Distripark in Singapore, this milestone exhibition serves as a critical platform for visual dialogue, reflection, and community engagement.
About The Exhibition
ARTITUTE invites contemporary artists to explore and deconstruct the concept of “Cancel Culture” far beyond its contemporary social media definition. We welcome artistic investigations into the mechanics of societal erasure. Examining what is systemically overlooked, silenced, forgotten, or intentionally excluded from public consciousness. Through diverse contemporary media, this exhibition aims to ignite vital conversations surrounding identity, cultural memory, historical representation, and the friction between the dominant and marginalized narratives that shape our collective world.
Key Exhibition Parameters
- Open Call Launch: Jul 13, 2026
- Submission Deadline: Sep 11, 2026, 11:59PM SGT
- Curatorial & Jury Review Period: Sep 12, 2026–Sep 25, 2026
- Artist Notification & Results: Oct 02, 2026
- Artwork Delivery Window: Nov 09, 2026–Nov 13, 2026
- Exhibition Setup: Nov 17/18, 2026
- Exhibition Duration: Nov 19, 2026 2026–Dec 02, 2026
- Exhibition Venue: Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore
- Selection Cap: A maximum of 40 participating entries will be selected for the final exhibition layout.
- Supported Mediums: Open to all contemporary art practices, including painting, sculpture, photography, digital media, video art, installation, and mixed media (subject to venue space limitations).
The 2026 Curatorial Jury Panel
To ensure a rigorous, multi-perspective selection process, ARTITUTE has assembled an esteemed panel of external jurors comprising prominent practicing artists, educators, researchers, and gallery leadership:
- Suzanna Low, ARTITUTE: Driving the vision for this inaugural showcase, Suzanna brings over a decade of dedication to documenting, advocating, and building communities within the Singaporean contemporary art landscape.
- Chow and Lin: Renowned for their collaborative, research-driven contemporary practice, Chow and Lin create typographic, photographic, and statistical installations that challenge global social, economic, and political narratives.
- Adeline Kueh & Hazel Lim, Artists, Critical Craft Collective: As artists, educators, and co-founders of the Critical Craft Collective Singapore, Adeline and Hazel bring deep expertise in material culture, site-specific installations, and the reclamation of overlooked or domestic histories.
- Priscilla Quek, Gallery Manager, Whitestone Gallery Singapore: Bringing vital commercial and institutional insights, Priscilla steers curation and gallery management within the international contemporary art landscape, bridging regional talent with broader markets.
Application Terms
ARTITUTE has structured this open call to ensure administrative viability while maintaining an accessible pathway for selected artists by eliminating post-selection participation fees:
- Administrative Submission Fee: SG$50 flat fee per artist (covers the administrative and curatorial jury review for up to 3 distinct artwork entries; non-refundable).
- Exhibition Participation Fee: SG$0. There are no additional hanging, utility, or staging fees for selected artists.
- Gallery Commission: ARTITUTE will retain a 30% commission on the retail sale price of any artwork sold during the physical exhibition period, or within six (6) months post-exhibition resulting from inquiries, online showcases, or leads generated directly through ARTITUTE. Artworks not for acquisition must be clearly designated as NFS (Not For Sale).
Submission Checklist
Before proceeding to the application portal, please ensure you have prepared the following assets:
- Artist Biography & Profile: A brief biography (max 250 words) alongside relevant portfolio links.
- Artwork Documentation: High-resolution images (max 1MB per file; JPEG/PNG format) for up to 3 artworks. Each entry requires a Main View image/video and an Alternate/Detail View image/video.
- Conceptual Alignment: A short statement (max 150 words per piece) outlining how the artwork navigates the themes of erasure, memory, or omission.
- Payment Verification: Proof of fee clearance via PayNow (SG$50) or PayPal/Credit Card (SG$55 inclusive of processing fees) to be attached via the application form.
