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Open Call for GAC and TKS [2018]. INFO PACK
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Application for Open Call opens : 16 May 2018 (Wednesday)
Open Call Site Briefing : 30 May 2018 (Wed) 3 pm (GAC)
for Arts
31 May 2018 (Thur) 3 pm (TKS)
Closing Date for Application : 27 June 2018 (Wed) 5 pm
Spaces Notification of Results : Dec 2018
(2018)
Information Pack
Open Call for GAC and TKS [2018]. INFO PACK
** Please refer to the NAC website (www.nac.gov.sg) for updates on the dates and times
CONTENTS
1. The Art Centres – Goodman Arts Centre & Telok Kurau Studios - Page 3-4
2. Applying for Arts Spaces – What you need to know - Page 5-6
3. Support Schemes and Assessment Criteria for Arts Spaces - Page 7-11
4. Arts Spaces for Lease & Shared Facilities - Page 12-13
5. Application Procedure - Page 14-15
ANNEXES
A. Floor Plans
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Open Call for GAC and TKS [2018]. INFO PACK
Goodman Arts Centre
The Goodman Arts Centre (GAC) is the pilot project launched under the Framework for Arts Spaces in
2011. Located at 90 Goodman Road, GAC is within walking distance from the Mountbatten MRT
station. The vision of GAC is to be a vibrant arts centre providing a wide range of arts offerings, bringing
different communities together to experience and be engaged through the arts.
GAC consists of 13 blocks with a total floor area of about 14,000 sqm, comprising tenanted arts spaces
and shared facilities such as project and music studios, a black box, meeting and seminar rooms for
short term hire on a project basis. Successful tenants for GAC may be offered tenancy under the
Incubation Scheme, or the Scheme for Developing Artists and Arts Groups under the Framework for
Arts Spaces (FFAS) (Refer to Section 3).
To learn more about GAC, please visit the website - www.goodmanartscentre.sg
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Telok Kurau Studios
Launched in 1997, the Telok Kurau Studios (TKS) is the first arts housing project with a focus on visual
arts. Located at 91 Lorong J Telok Kurau Road, the nearest MRT station is the Eunos MRT station.
With a floor area of about 4,680 sqm, TKS currently houses 30 visual artists and arts societies. On the
premises is also a gallery for artists to exhibit their works. Successful tenants for TKS will be offered
tenancy under the Arts Housing Scheme only (Refer to Section 3).
If you are a part time group, you are encouraged to jointly apply under Co-Tenancy
To ensure that spaces are better utilised, NAC is encouraging applicants who are members of part-
time or non-professional groups to team up with one or more artists/arts groups for this application
through the Co-Tenancy option. Co-Tenancy denotes two or more artists/groups putting in a joint
application.
Applications under the Co-Tenancy option will be based on merit of the proposal and all applications
will undergo rigorous assessment.
All Co-Tenancy applications must be submitted under a single application, including the detailed
information of all individual/groups. Please note that Co-Tenancy must be done with the consent of
all parties involved and at the applicants’ own discretion. NAC will not be the coordinating party for
arranging Co-Tenancy between individuals/arts groups for the application.
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2 Steps to Apply for Arts
Spaces
NAC’s Arts
Housing
Scheme
Telok
Kurau
Studios
(TKS)
- 1 year term
with
Option to
renew for 1
year.
- Renewal
subject to
Assessment.
This Open Call invites applications for spaces
available at: - The maximum
tenure shall
(1) Goodman Arts Centre (GAC) not exceed 2
(2) Telok Kurau Studios (TKS) years
The arts spaces offered under this Open Call
You may refer to Section 3 – Support
will receive support as follows:
Schemes for Arts Spaces for more details.
Support Location Tenancy Period
Scheme 1. Your organisational and artistic
Framework Goodman Incubation development
for Arts Arts Scheme Consider how your organisational and
Spaces Centre - 3 years, non- artistic development, programmes and
(GAC) renewable plans, and whether these align well with the
objectives for Goodman Arts Centre (GAC)
Scheme for and Telok Kurau Studios (TKS) [refer to
Developing Section 1 for details].
Artists & Arts
Groups
2. You are encouraged to attend the Site
- 3-year for Briefing
each term, Please refer to the NAC website
subject to mid- (www.nac.gov.sg) for the date of briefing
term review. and timing. While you may still apply for the
arts spaces if you did not attend the Site
- Renewal of Briefing, you are encouraged to attend the
each term session as it will be useful for your proposal
subject to submission.
Assessment.
- Maximum
Tenure of 3 3. Read this Information Pack before
Terms (not submitting your proposal
exceeding 9 This Information Pack is prepared to help
years. you get started on your application and it
contains information that will assist you in
the submission of your application.
Open Call for GAC and TKS [2018]. INFO PACK
Eligibility Application
Applications for arts spaces at Goodman ALL applications must be submitted online.
Arts Centre (GAC) and Telok Kurau Studios Please visit the NAC website –
(TKS) are open to artists
and arts groups. NAC will accept applications www.nac.gov.sg to access the Online
from individuals and not-for-profit Application Form.
organisations. Organisations must be
Singapore-registered Public Companies All interested applicants will need to register
Limited by Guarantee or Societies registered online for a new account to apply for this
with the Registry of Societies. Open Call, including those who have
previously registered one with NAC.
For co-tenancy application, please refer to
Section 1. If you require any technical assistance
during your online application, please call
Singapore Citizen(s) or Singapore the system support team at Tel: 6760 8855
Permanent Resident(s) who is/are currently during office hours (9am - 6pm, Mondays to
living and working in Singapore are eligible Fridays).
to apply.
NAC will assess the eligibility of each Late Application
applicant and NAC’s decision will be final. Late submissions received past the closing
time will be automatically disqualified.
We regret that applicants with overdue
financial obligations to NAC and/or its Place Please note that any request for technical
Manager will not be eligible for this Open assistance/ clarification of the online
Call. application system requires reasonable
response time.
Assessment Criteria While we endeavour to assist you as fast as
Your proposal should strongly demonstrate we can, we encourage you to plan for your
relevance to the assessment criterion in submission in good time to avoid the risk of
Section 3. We would like to draw your unforeseen technical challenges which the
attention that open call spaces are typically System Support Team may not be able to
oversubscribed; where there are more immediately respond for last minute
applicants than the spaces available. submissions. This may result in late
applications that will be automatically
disqualified.
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3 Support Schemes and Assessment Criteria for Arts Spaces
Overview of the Support Schemes
Framework for Arts Spaces (FFAS)
A review of the Arts Housing Scheme was conducted at the start of 2010. A new framework –
Framework for Arts Spaces (FFAS) was introduced in December 2010 to support the development
needs of a growing and increasingly diverse arts sector.
Goodman Arts Centre (GAC) is the pilot project launched under FFAS in 2011. The second project
under FFAS is Aliwal Arts Centre (AAC) which was launched in March 2013.
The FFAS aims to support the professional and artistic development of artists and arts groups, and
bring about a closer collaboration between arts disciplines, a greater sharing of resources, and a
deeper engagement with the community.
A Place Manager appointed by NAC manages the day-to-day operations of GAC, overseeing the
maintenance and upkeep of the facility and compound. The Place Manager works closely with the
tenants to create platforms for public outreach and community engagement so there is a greater
appreciation of the arts by the community at large, hence promoting the vibrancy of the Arts Centre.
Successful applicants for the arts space at Goodman Arts Centre (GAC) under this Open Call will be
eligible for support under the Framework for Arts Spaces.
The Art Housing Scheme
The Arts Housing Scheme (AHS) was implemented in 1985 to provide affordable spaces to arts groups
and artists. Its main purpose is to give arts groups and artists a home within which they can develop
their activities and enable them to play a greater role in the cultural development of Singapore.
Under the Scheme, rental charges by the Singapore Land Authority are heavily subsidised by NAC.
Utilities and maintenance costs are borne by the tenants. For single-tenanted properties under this
scheme, tenants will be in charge of the day-to-day maintenance of the properties. For multi-tenanted
properties, tenants are to elect a Management Committee (MC) who will collect Management Fees
from the tenants for the management and maintenance of the common areas.
Successful applicants for the arts space at Telok Kurau Studios (TKS) under this Open Call will be eligible
for support under the Arts Housing Scheme.
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The arts spaces available in this open call are supported under the following housing support scheme
– (i) Incubation Scheme, (ii) Scheme for Developing Artists and Arts Groups (for GAC only); and (iii)
Arts Housing Scheme (for TKS only);
Details of the 3 support schemes are as below:
Incubation Scheme
This Scheme is targeted at new, young artists, arts companies, associations and societies,
community/amateur arts groups within the first three (3) years of practice or establishment.
The aim is to give new, young artists and arts groups the opportunity and platform to develop
their artistic and organisational foundations, in an environment where they can interact with
and learn from other artists, arts groups and the community around them.
Support will be given in the form of a rental grant amounting to 80% of the head lease rental,
capped at $800 per month, whichever is lower. In addition, artists and arts groups will be
required to pay Service Charge to the Place Manager for general maintenance of common
spaces such as cleaning of common areas, pest control and security services. The Service
Charge is determined by the NAC’s appointed Place Manager, Arts House Limited.
Tenants can also book shared facilities in the Arts Centres at discounted tenants’ rates to meet
other needs such as meeting, seminars, rehearsal, practice, etc.
The assessment criteria for the 3-year programme/proposal for the applications are as follows:
i. (40%) Strength of vision and the role they want to play in the arts community, and the
programmes and projects they will organise to fulfil that vision
ii. (20%) Strategies to engage target audiences/ participants / community
iii. (20%) Proposed use of space and contribution to placemaking efforts to realise the
vision of the arts centre
iv. (20%) Building their organisation structure and financial sustainability:
(For all applicants) Financial sustainability and ability to make prompt
payments and upkeep the space
(For organisation only) Plans to build up their core organisation structure
No Renewal Under the Incubation Scheme
Under the Incubation Scheme, the tenancy will lapse after 3 years and there will not be any
renewal. NAC expects that some artists and arts groups will either find alternative work spaces
as they develop greater resources and networks, or decide to step down or dissolve their
activities. For others, they may choose to apply for further support under the Scheme for
Developing Artists and Arts Groups, described below.
Scheme for Developing Artists and Arts Groups
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This Scheme is targeted at existing practising artists, arts companies, associations and societies,
community/amateur arts groups with more than three (3) years of practice and a track record of
activities and artistic growth.
The aim is to provide such artists and arts groups a suitable and stable space to strengthen their
artistic and organisational foundations, and to develop key programmes that will further their
artistic, organisational and audience or outreach objectives.
Support will be given in the form of a rental grant amounting to 80% of the market rental, capped
at $3,000 per month, whichever is lower.
This higher quantum (than the Incubation Scheme) is to enable the groups to take on bigger
spaces or dedicated studios for rehearsal and practice, if it meets their needs. In addition, artists
and arts groups will be required to pay a Service Charge for preventive, routine repairs and general
maintenance such as cleaning of common areas, pest control and security. The Service Charge is
determined by the NAC’s appointed Place Manager for Goodman Arts Centre, Arts House Limited.
The assessment criteria for the 3-year programme/proposal for the applications are as follows:
i. (40%) Ability to sustain artistic development & quality content / programmes
ii. (20%) Contribution to community with active engagement of target
audiences/participants/community
iii. (20%) Contribution to placemaking efforts to realise the vision of WGS and use of space*
iv. (20%) Sound management capabilities & strong governance. Financial ability to make
prompt payment and properly upkeep the space.
Mid-Term Review for each Tenancy Cycle
Applicants for any of the above two schemes are subject to a mid-term review for each tenancy cycle.
Depending on the outcome of the mid-term review, NAC may decide not to renew the tenancy at the
end of the tenancy cycle.
Arts Housing Scheme
The Art Housing Scheme (AHS) provides suitable and affordable arts spaces for artist and arts
organisations to facilitate their development and growth. The support provided under the AHS is as
follows:
The infrastructure support will be given in the form of a rental grant amounting to 90% of the
head lease rental. The artists and arts groups will also be required to make monthly
contributions of 5% of the head lease rental to NAC for the 5-yearly cyclical repair and
redecoration works of the property.
In addition, artists and arts groups will be required to pay such fees as may be determined by
the Management Committee (MC) which is duly elected from amongst the tenants at the
property. These fees are used by the MC to pay for the maintenance and upkeep of the
common areas of the premises such as cleaning, minor repairs and so on.
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The assessment criteria for applications by new, young artists, arts companies, associations
and societies, community/amateur arts groups within first 3 years of practice or establishment,
are as follows:
i. (60%) 3-year programme/proposal in terms of artistic development, developing
organisational/management capabilities and/or attaining operational and financial
sustainability.
ii. (40%) Contribution to the community in terms of promoting the art form, developing
and sustaining the community’s interest in the art form, realising the vision for the
arts centre, and/or interaction or collaboration with other artists and arts groups.
The assessment criteria for applications by established, practising artists, arts companies,
associations and societies, community/amateur arts groups with more than 3 years of practice
are as follows:
i. (40%) 3-year programme/proposal in terms of artistic development, developing
organisational/management capabilities and/or attaining operational and financial
sustainability.
ii. (40%) Contribution to the community in terms of promoting the art form, developing
and sustaining the community’s interest in the art form, realising the vision for the
arts centre, and/or interaction or collaboration with other artists and arts groups.
iii. (20%) Potential/Demonstrated ability to implement programme/proposal, sustain
operations, achieve greater financial sustainability, effectively upkeep the spaces,
and/or make prompt payments for rental fees and service charges.
Option to renew for 1 year will be based on the following criteria:
i. (30%) Sustained Artistic Development - What are the strategies, plans and
programmes that the artists or arts groups have or intend to implement to sustain
their artistic and/or audience development, and how would the artists or arts groups
implement the submitted proposal.
ii. (30%) Contribution to Arts Sector/ Community and/or Arts Centre - How does the
artists/ art groups contribute towards advancing the art form and adding on to the
vibrancy of the arts centre/ surrounding community and/or reach out to company/
individual’s target audience/market.
iii. (40%) Effective Usage of Premises - How the space supports the artists or art groups
towards achieving their vision/ artistic direction or outcomes.
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Submission of Reports
For greater accountability, tenants under the Incubation Scheme and Scheme for Developing Artists
and Arts Groups will be required to submit a mid-term report 18 months into the term. This is for the
purpose of reviewing the tenants’ development and progress on their submitted proposal. Feedback
on areas of improvement will be highlighted to the artists and arts groups, where relevant.
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Tenants under the Scheme for Developing Artists and Arts Groups who wish to apply for a renewal
will be required to submit the renewal application using the template provided by NAC prior to the
end of each term.
Tenants under the Arts Housing Scheme will be required to submit the evaluation and proposal
reports to review tenants’ development and progress on their submitted proposal before the 1 year
tenure expires. Feedback on areas of improvement will be highlighted to the artists and arts groups,
where relevant.
Tenants under all the Schemes will be required to submit a Term End Report prior to the end of
tenancy.
Exit from spaces (Applicable for NAC spaces only)
Tenants are at any point, free to exit from the Scheme, subject to the terms and conditions of the
tenancy agreement. The tenants shall not exceed the maximum 3 x 3 year term under the Scheme for
Developing Artists & Arts Groups.
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ARTS SPACES FOR LEASE
Arts Spaces for Lease
These arts spaces available for application under this Open Call.
The following units has cement screed floor finish and plaster & paint wall. Unless otherwise
mentioned, all studios are provided with power and lighting provisions. Electrical provisions may vary
for each studio.
S/N Arts Space Area (sqm)
1 GAC Blk B #01 – 08 (Standard Studio) 147
2 GAC Blk B #04 – 14A (Standard Studio) 33
3 GAC Blk B #05 – 09 (Standard Studio) 73.5
4 TKS #115 36.3
5 TKS #116 33
6 TKS #202 54.75
7 TKS #405 51.1
8 TKS #406 51.1
Floor Plan
Please refer to Annex A for the floor plans for GAC and TKS.
Rental for Arts Spaces
FOR APPLICANTS UNDER THE FFAS INCUBATION SCHEME* (FOR GAC)
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RENTAL, SERVICE CHARGE AND FLOOR AREAS LISTED ARE INDICATIVE FIGURES AND
WILL BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND PERIODIC REVIEW BY NAC AND THE PLACE MANAGER
For Standard Studio:
(C) Rental Tenant Pays
(A) Head Lease Rental (B) NAC Subsidy after NAC (D) Service Charge** Every Month
Subsidy ($) [Before GST] ($)
80% head lease rental or
$1.80 per sqf x sqf of unit cap at $800, whichever (C) = (A) – (B) $1.04 per sqf x sqf of unit (C) + (D)
is lower.
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FOR APPLICANTS UNDER THE FFAS SCHEME FOR DEVELOPING ARTISTS & ARTS GROUPS (FOR GAC)*
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RENTAL, SERVICE CHARGE AND FLOOR AREAS LISTED ARE INDICATIVE FIGURES AND
WILL BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND PERIODIC REVIEW BY NAC AND THE PLACE MANAGER
For Standard Studio:
(C) Rental Tenant Pays
(A) Head Lease Rental (B) NAC Subsidy after NAC (D) Service Charge** Every Month
Subsidy ($) [Before GST] ($)
80% head lease rental
$1.80 per sqf x sqf of unit or cap at $3,000, (C) = (A) – (B) $1.04 per sqf x sqf of unit (C) + (D)
whichever is lower.
The subsidized Rental to be paid by tenant may be revised within the lease term with prior notice provided by Place Manager
due to Singapore Land Authority (SLA) renewal of tenancy.
**Service Charge is subject to change with prior notice to be provided by The Place Manager. Successful applicants
are to borne other costs such as Stamp Duty for Tenancy Agreement, renovation cost, administration fees for opening
an account with SP Services (water & electricity), monthly utilities cost, etc., which are not included in the rates above.
Service Charge – refers to charges on monthly basis for preventive, routine repairs for exterior and structure of
building and general maintenance such as cleaning of common areas, toilets, pest control, security and insurance for
public and fire risks.
FOR APPLICANTS UNDER THE ART HOUSING SCHEME (FOR TKS)
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RENTAL, SINKING FUND, MC FEES AND FLOOR AREAS LISTED ARE
INDICATIVE FIGURES AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND PERIODIC REVIEW BY NAC AND THE
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
For Standard Studio:
(C) Rental Tenant Pays
(A) Head Lease after NAC Every Month
(B) NAC Subsidy (D) Sinking Fund* (E ) MC
Rental* Subsidy [Before GST]
($)* Fees** ($)
$2.06 per sqf x sqf of 90% head lease (C) = (A) – $0.103 per sqf x sqf
$100 (C) + (D) + (E)
unit rental (B) of unit
*Subsidized Rental and Sinking Fund at Telok Kurau Studios to be paid by tenant will be revised within the lease term with
prior notice provided by NAC due to Singapore Land Authority (SLA) renewal of tenancy.
* *For Telok Kurau Studios, Tenants are to pay a monthly Management Fees to the Management Committee (MC)
and monthly utilities charges as determined by the MC. MC Fee is at current rate and is subject to changes with prior
notice to be provided by The Management Committee.
Successful applicants are to borne other costs such as Stamp Duty for Tenancy Agreement, renovation cost,
administration fees for opening an account with SP Services (water & electricity), monthly utilities cost, etc., which are
not included in the rates above.
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application Instruction
Visit the NAC website (www.nac.gov.sg) to submit your Application online. Please complete all
sections as incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Section 1 – Eligibility
Fill in the relevant part for individuals/organizations and Co-Tenancy, if applicable
Please refer to page 4 of this information Pack on eligibility details
Section 2 – Contact Information
Fill in the relevant part for individuals/ organizations and Co-Tenancy, if applicable
Section 3 – Choice of Units
Description of current space
Choice of Units (Maximum 3)
Section 4 – Profile of individual/organisation (NAC spaces)
Individual/Organisation vision statement
Brief description of area(s) and nature of activities
Major achievements in the past 3 years
Organisational structure (if applicable)
Fill in the same for Co-Tenant, if applicable
Section 5 – Proposal and Programmes
Write-up of proposal
Fill in the same for Co-Tenant, if applicable
Section 6 – Financials
Financial projection detailing income and expenses for the next 3 years
Fill in the same for Co-Tenant, if applicable
Section 7 – Supporting Documents and Artistic Support Material
Option to attach supporting materials e.g. references, awards, record of past artistic works,
review/media article etc. All supporting materials are to be submitted online.
Section 8 – Declaration
To read the declaration notes carefully before signing
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Assessment of Application
All applications received in this Open Call will be assessed by NAC, and they may be assessed in
consultation with an External Industry Panel comprising arts community practitioners and arts sector-
related professionals.
Outcome of Application
Results of the outcome of the Open Call will be released in December 2018. Applicants will be advised
on the outcome of their applications in writing.
For planning purpose, successful applicants may assume occupancy of their units in March/ April 2019.
Confidentiality and Privacy of Personal Information
Privacy of all applicants will be respected and personal information provided by an individual or
organisation for this application in support for the application of arts spaces will be treated with full
confidentiality.
Contact Details
Please contact the below personnel or email to opencall@nac.gov.sg if you have any queries in the
preparation of your application.
Ms Lim Ler Min (Tel: 6346 9197)
Ms Jean Chua (Tel: 6346 9486)
15A
ANNEX
FLOOR PLANS – GOODMAN ARTS CENTRE
Unit/s for Application:
#01-08AUnit/s for Application: #04-14A
Unit/s for Application: #05-09
Telok Kurau Studios
1st Storey
Unit/s for Application:
Toilet
#115
#116
Room Room
3m
2m
3m
Room Hall
3.9m
3m
3m 3m
11.8m
WORKSHOP
Unit 115
Exhibition
12.5m
unit 116 Hall
36.3sqm
33sqm 4.2m
7.6m 12.7mTelok Kurau Studios
2nd Storey
Unit/s for Application:
#202
Rm 203
7.3m
7.3m
Rm 205
2.95m
Rm 204
2.95m
7.3m 6.9m
m
5.45
Rm 206
5.1m
202
Rm
m
7.3
7.3
54.75sqm
m
7.5m 7m
Rm 207
Rm 201
7.3m
7.3m
Rm 208
7.3m
7.3m
9.1mTelok Kurau Studios
4th Storey Unit/s for Application:
7.3m
Rm 403
Rm 404
#405
#406
6.9m Toilet Toilet 6.9m
Rm 402
Rm 405
7.3m
7.3m
51.1sqm
7.1m 7.3m
Rm 401
7.3m
7.3m
Rm 406 Rm 407
51.1sqm
4th Storey
6.9m 7.3m
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