Event Highlights

Meet the President: Discover Your Endless Possibilities

Meet the President: Discover Your Endless Possibilities

18 January

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Consult with NAFA's Faculty: Your Journey in the Arts Begins Here

Consult with NAFA's Faculty: Your Journey in the Arts Begins Here

Campus 1, Wing A, Level 1, Lim Hak Tai Gallery

17 January to 18 January

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Campus Experience

Campus Experience

Campus 1, Wing A, Foyer

17 January to 18 January

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Ask-Me-Anything: Admissions

Ask-Me-Anything: Admissions

Campus 1, Wing A, Level 1, Lim Hak Tai Gallery

17 January to 18 January

9:59 am - 5:00 pm

Art & Creatives' Market

Art & Creatives' Market

Campus 1, Wing B, Level 2, Seminar Room

17 January to 18 January

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Performance: Swing UAS

Performance: Swing UAS

Campus 1, Foyer

18 January

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Talk: Art & Design - Portfolio

Talk: Art & Design - Portfolio

17 January to 18 January

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm + 3 more

Workshop: Tai Chi

Workshop: Tai Chi

18 January

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Showcase: Dancers@Work & Forum

Showcase: Dancers@Work & Forum

18 January

2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Showcase: Day in the life of a BA (Hons) Performance Making student

Showcase: Day in the life of a BA (Hons) Performance Making student

17 January to 18 January

11:00 am - 1:00 pm + 1 more

Talk: What is Arts Management?

Talk: What is Arts Management?

17 January to 18 January

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm + 1 more

Echoes of Experience: A Showcase of Musical Journeys

Echoes of Experience: A Showcase of Musical Journeys

Campus 3, Wing A, Level 4, Multi-purpose Hall

17 January to 18 January

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Flagship Genius featuring Văn Miếu-Quốc Tử Giám II

Flagship Genius featuring Văn Miếu-Quốc Tử Giám II

Campus 1, Wing B, Level 1, Ngee Ann Kongsi Galleries 1 & 2

17 January to 9 February

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Event Agenda

16
JAN

Catch faculty members from the NAFA School of Music in action as they showcase their artistic excellence and sensitivity in this multi-faceted presentation at the Lee Foundation Theatre. Not to be missed!

Sign up here.

17 - 18
JAN

Guess what? We have awarded a whopping $1.3 million in scholarships, merit awards, and bursaries last year! Want the inside scoop? Watch this video where our students spill all the tea on what you need to know before applying for your NAFA Diploma or Degree. 👀

✏️ Diploma students may receive up to S$6,000
📚 Degree students may receive up to S$15,000

Stop by our Scholarships booth at Campus 1 and chat with our friendly team, or explore the range of schemes that will help support your NAFA tuition fee here.

17 - 18
JAN

Got questions about starting your admissions journey into NAFA’s Diploma, Degree, or Master’s programmes? Join Cherie Ng from our Admissions team in this video as she breaks down everything you need to know to kickstart your journey. 

If you need more information, stop by our Admissions booth at Campus 1 and chat with our friendly team!

17 - 18
JAN

Immerse yourself in the art of storytelling, where ideas transform into captivating experiences. Start by selecting keywords, emotions, and objects to shape your narrative. Bring your story to life with a designer's flair, visualizing your ideas with creativity and precision. Finally, step into the world you’ve created using interactive technology, and proudly showcase your masterpiece.

Create Your Own Story
Fill in the blanks to craft a personalized short story that’s uniquely yours.

Design Your Visuals
Enrich your story with illustrations, stickers, and finishing design touches to bring it to life.

Showcase Your Creation
Step into your story’s world and capture the moment with a portrait alongside your work.

17 - 18
JAN

BA (Hons) Fine Art, Year 1:
Showcase of BAFA1 selected studio works. These works are part of "Beyond Flesh", a collaborative exhibition reimagining and redefining the representation of the body. With students coming from diverse backgrounds, the exhibition serves as a looking glass into each student's unique perspective, as well as how they interpret the theme of alternate bodies. The exhibition articulates the body as a complex entanglement of personal, social, and cultural inscriptions rather than a mere vessel. Viewers are invited to engage with these emerging cartographies of the alternate body – mappings that blur distinctions between interior and exterior, physical and metaphysical, presence and absence.
 
BA (Hons) Fine Art, Year 2:
This showcase features collective artworks by the second-year BA (Hons) Fine Art cohort. Working as artist collectives, students responded to place-based investigations of Waterloo Street (Unit 5: Positions 2), and reflected on care work, art and healthcare through an ongoing partnership with Assisi Hospice (Unit 6: Collective and Collaborative Practices).
 
BA (Hons) Fine Art, Year 3:
Open Studio - presenting selected art studio researchand work-in-progress by students from graduating cohort of the BA (Hons) Fine Art, exploring various mediums such as painting, sound art, documentary films, and installation art.

17 - 18
JAN

Dive into the fascinating world of metalsmithing and 3D printing! Uncover the artistry of working with diverse materials and machines in this hands-on demonstration, unlocking a realm of creative possibilities.

17 - 18
JAN

Biophilic design transcends aesthetics by integrating natural elements into a variety of environments, from urban spaces to indoor and outdoor settings. Discover how the BA (Hons) Biophilic Design programme nurtures critical thinking, user-centred design, and ecological principles to create healthier, more engaging spaces. Through hands-on projects, students develop the skills necessary to meet the growing demand for sustainable, human-centric design solutions.

17 - 18
JAN

A demonstration highlights the nuances of painting and showcases the artistry of Year 2 diploma students. Observe the mastery of colour mixing, the precision of brushwork, and the balance of visual harmony with artistic creativity.

17 - 18
JAN

Engage with MFA students’ research interests ranging across experimental ceramics, ink and drawing, hyperrealities and AI, notions of loss and rites, of body and gender, of walking, and the open seas.

17 - 18
JAN

Discover a creators' bazaar like no other! Our talented students are presenting their artistic creations for sale. Seize this unique opportunity to acquire one-of-a-kind art pieces and support local talent. Join us for a celebration of creativity and craftsmanship.

Why NAFA

 

The Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) is Singapore’s pioneering arts institution, established in 1938. Over the decades we have nurtured many diverse, award-winning artistic talents who are today trailblazers in their fields.

We offer foundation, diploma, bachelor’s degree and master’s degree programmes, through our three faculties and with overseas partner universities.

All our students will enjoy a strong industry-led and experiential learning journey in their inspiring arts education with us. Our programmes, which are backed by years of heritage and strong pedagogy, will ultimately empower our students to have the courage to create as they continue to grow through the arts they pursue.

 

Explore Our Programmes →
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Dedicated Faculty

Our dedicated team of experts and specialists will inspire your learning and help you become a confident leader in your chosen field.

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Practice-led Curriculum

Our curriculum embraces a contemporary practice that leverages on our cultural heritage, with the aim of nurturing your creative attitudes and critical thinking.

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Industry-led Learning

We offer authentic learning opportunities through industrial attachments and internships, industry and community projects, and teaching practices through a steadfast network of esteemed creative industry partners.

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Overseas Learning Experience

Our overseas programmes will enable you to gain critical insight and global exposure to current ideas and innovations.

Frequently asked questions

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Yes, you will need to register for the NAFA Open House here.

No, this registration is for the NAFA Open House 2025 only. You should apply for our programmes here: https://www.nafa.edu.sg/apply-now

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The event will be held in Singapore, at our campuses.