UOL x ART:DIS Art Prize
Newly launched in May 2023, the UOL X ART:DIS Art Prize is a platform to recognise talented artists with disabilities in Singapore. This art competition aims to support winning artists in their artistic journey by showcasing their excellent works to the public and opening up more opportunities for them to deepen their practice and gain market exposure.
The inaugural Art Prize has two categories. The Open Category is for young students aged 6 to 18 from special education (SPED) schools in Singapore, and the Closed Category is for artists aged 19 and above, who are part of the ART:DIS’ network of artists. All shortlisted entries will be exhibited at The Arts House from 5 – 14 August 2023, with an awards ceremony on 4 August 2023 to announce the winners.
| Open Category | Closed Category | ||
| Child (6 – 12 years old) | Youth (13 – 18 years old) | Emerging Artist (19 – 35 years old) | Mature (36 years and above) |
| Winner $1,000 and 1 year of free classes at ART:DIS | Winner $1,000 and 1 year of free classes at ART:DIS | Winner $5,000 and an Industry Mentorship Programme with ART:DIS | Winner $10,000 and a solo exhibition |
| Highly Commended $500 | Highly Commended $500 | Highly Commended $2,500 | Highly Commended $4,000 |
| A further 20 merit prizes worth $200 will be awarded to 5 artworks across all categories. | |||
- Submissions must be accompanied by a completed form and physical artworks. Download OPEN category form or CLOSED category form.
- All artworks & forms are to be sent to ART:DIS @ Changi City Point (5 Changi Business Park Central 1 #03-01 Changi City Point, Singapore 486038).
- Closing date is 7 July 2023 (6pm).
- For enquiries, please email artprize@artdis.org.sg
- 2D artworks in any medium will be accepted.
- Only original artworks will be accepted.
- Existing artworks at ART:DIS are not eligible.
- Applicants who submit copied or plagiarised artworks are disqualified from the Art Prize.
| 18 May | 7 July | 10–14 July | 17 July | 4 August | 5–14 August |
| Open Call Commences | Submissions Closed | Judging Commences | Shortlisted Winners Informed | Awards Ceremony (by invite only) | Exhibition Period |
 Mae AndersonChairman at Art Outreach and Managing Director at BNP Paribas Wealth Management |  Dee ChiaDeputy Director of Audience Engagement at National Gallery Singapore |  John TungIndependent curator and former Assistant Curator at the Singapore Art Museum |  Adeline KuehSenior Lecturer at LASALLE College of the Arts Singapore |  Liam Wee SinGroup Chief Executive at UOL Group Limited |