Submission Guidelines:
1. As a response to the theme of SAW 2025 ‘Art Takes Over’, you can choose to create your stamp artwork relating and responding to any of the 5 major art spaces where Singapore Art Week 2025 is taking place:
– Bras Basah Bugis
– Civic District & Marina Bay
– Tanjong Pagar
– Gillman Barracks
– Beyond the White Cube (alternative spaces such as HDBs, neighbourhoods, parks etc.)
2. Submit 1X artwork that is 20mm in diameter, in the form of a circular ink stamp.
3. All submissions need to be submitted before 2359 on 13 December (Friday). The artwork should be submitted in a high-res digital format (JPG, PNG, TIFF or BMP).
10 artists will be selected from the open call to respond to specific exhibitions and shows from SAW 2025. All selected artists will be provided with an honorarium of $50 each, and their artworks will be produced as a series of collectible ink-stamps for art visitors to collect on their art adventure in their Singapore Art Week Passport 2025 from 17 – 26 January 2025.
Open Call Timeline:
28 Nov Open Call launch
13 Dec Deadline for submission
14 Dec Selected artists will be notified and required to create 3 artworks
21 Dec Final submission of artworks in response to selected exhibitions
We look forward to your contributions!
Link to apply in the comments below ↓↓↓
Application form: https://forms.gle/1EGTLpMcSzimLuZG8
FAQ for Stamp Art Open Call
What is the theme for the stamp art?
Artwork inspired by the locations:
– Bras Basah Bugis
– Civic District & Marina Bay
– Tanjong Pagar
– Gillman Barracks
– Beyond the White Cube (alternative spaces such as HDBs, neighbourhoods, parks etc.)
What will happen if we are selected
Who can participate?
The open call is open to all artists, regardless of age or nationality.
What are the submission requirements?
What is the deadline for submission?
The deadline for submission is 2359 on 13 December (Friday).
Are there any restrictions on the art style?
There are no restrictions on art style. However, do note that your artwork will be made into a 20mm stamp so there are limitations with the material in terms of colour and resolution. Feel free to use any medium or style that best expresses your creativity.
What are the benefits for selected artworks?
We will be offering an honorarium for the final selected artwork.
What colour is the ink stamps?
The ink-stamps will be in black colour.
What is the process of this open call?
10 artists will be selected from the open call to respond to specific exhibitions and shows from SAW 2025.
Each artist will create 3 artworks responding to specific exhibitions. All selected artists will be provided with an honorarium of $50 each, and their artworks will be produced as a series of collectible ink-stamps for art visitors to collect on their art adventure in their Singapore Art Week Passport 2025 from 17 – 26 January 2025.
Can I submit more than one artwork?
Yes, you can submit up to artworks.
Who do I contact for more information?
For any questions or additional information, please contact [insert contact information].
What rights do I retain for my artwork?
Artists retain all rights to their artwork. By submitting, you grant [insert organization] the right to use the artwork for promotional purposes related to the open call.
Is there an entry fee?
No there is no entry fee.