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2 days ago
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Singapore teens stand to win S$3,000 in 13-19 Art Prize
[SINGAPORE] Budding teenage artists now have more reason to pick up their brushes and sketchbooks – the 13-19 Art Prize has almost quadrupled its top cash awards, with winners now receiving S$3,000, S$2,000, and S$1,000, respectively. Previously, winners for gold, silver and bronze awards received S$800, S$500 and S$300, respectively. Due to the prize boost, the competition deadline has now been extended from Jul 4 to 28 to encourage greater participation. The competition, now in its fifth edition, welcomes all teenagers aged between 13 and 19 from Singapore (for its physical category, which includes paintings and sculptures) and across South-east Asia (for its digital category). Meanwhile, the cash prize for the merit awards have also been increased fivefold from S$100 to S$500. Chua Rui Yan's painting Monotony previously won Gold for its depiction of our relationship with technology. PHOTO: TRCL The major prize boost is made possible by a donation from independent art space The Culture Story, founded by art collector Chong Huai Seng and his daughter Ning Chong. The older Chong is chairman of the 13-19 advisory committee. Started in 2021, the contest is organised by not-for-profit organisation TRCL (The Rice Company Limited) and supported by The Business Times. It is co-sponsored by CGS International Securities Singapore, and its venue partner is Pontiac Land. Since its inception, the contest has combined recognition with philanthropy – every winning artwork this year will be exhibited publicly for three weeks at Millenia Walk from Oct 8 to 30, and then auctioned online to raise funds for The Business Times Budding Artists Fund, a charity that provides free arts education to children and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. In conjunction with SG60, this year's participants are invited to create works that reflect on Singapore's 60th anniversary – from its diverse landscapes and cultures, to the quiet beauty of everyday life in the country. That said, the competition remains open to all themes. Past winners have explored everything from climate change to identity, memory, and personal loss. Nur Tiara Delylah Suzaine's canvas Tied Together competed in a previous edition of the 13-19 Art Prize. PHOTO: TRCL Chong says: 'The Culture Story believes in the importance of nurturing young artists. We have a flourishing arts landscape in Singapore yet many art lovers naturally gravitate to the established names. This is unhealthy in the long run as it undermines the potential of our younger talents. With the 13-19 Art Prize, I hope we can inspire more young artists to come forward with their skills.' This year, the contest also includes a special section for intellectually disabled artists. This section, called Art Without Limits, has no age limit. Any person served by the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore is welcome to take part in it. For more information on 13-19 Art Prize, visit For more information on Art Without Limits, visit
Business Times
21-05-2025
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13-19 Art Prize calls on young artists to celebrate SG60
[SINGAPORE] Supported by The Business Times, the 13-19 Art Prize returns for its fifth edition to celebrate young artistic talents in Singapore. This year's competition is special because it welcomes all Singapore-based artists aged 13 to 19, regardless of citizenship, to create works that celebrate the island-nation's 60th anniversary. What's more, the 13-19 Art Prize is also launching a special section for intellectually disabled artists. This section, called Art Without Limits, has no age limit. Any person served by the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore is welcome to take part in Art Without Limits and express anything they love about Singapore. Chong Huai Seng, chairman of the 13-19 advisory committee, says: 'We wanted all participants to celebrate Singapore in their own voice – whether through the icons, landscapes and traditions we associate with Singapore, or through the everyday joys and memories that make it home.' Yang Xinyue's painting for last year's 13-19 Art Prize touched on a variety of themes, from Chinese opera to mortality. PHOTO: TRCL Winners of both the main and special sections stand to receive prizes worth S$800 (Gold), S$500 (Silver), S$300 (Bronze) and S$100 (Merit). The artworks will also be auctioned to the public, with proceeds going to The Business Times Budding Artists Fund – a charity that provides free arts education to children and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. On top of that, the winning artworks will be publicly exhibited for three weeks at Millenia Walk, from Oct 8 to 30. The contest is organised by arts and culture non-profit TRCL. It is sponsored by CGS International Securities Singapore, a leading financial services firm, and The Culture Story, an independent art space. The venue partner is Pontiac Land. Now in its fifth edition, the contest had previously attracted hundreds of young artists from diverse backgrounds, producing works that range from paintings and sculptures to digital art and animation. With its expanded format and inclusive spirit, this year's edition hopes to not only spotlight emerging talent, but also champion the idea that creativity has no boundaries. The top winner of 13-19 Art Prize in 2024 was Myra Jade Wee, whose painting depicted her and her grandparents walking home together. PHOTO: TRCL Last year's top winner was a poignant painting by 14-year-old Myra Jade Wee, which moved the judges with its depiction of her grandparents accompanying her home from school while she was recovering from a leg injury. Other winning artworks explored a range of subjects, from bustling hawker centre scenes to abstract concepts. Chong adds: 'The winners of the previous four editions have demonstrated exceptional skill and sensitivity. With this year's theme of SG60, we hope to see works that stir something in us – reflections of Singapore not just as a nation, but as a place filled with heart and meaning.' For more information on 13-19 Art Prize, visit For more information on Art Without Limits, visit
