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Our story

Mission
To deepen thinking and creativity in cultural institutions and build professional capabilities in the administration of culture in Singapore

The Culture Academy (CA) of the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), plays a key role in championing the development of the next generation of Singapore’s cultural leaders. It is a centre of excellence for cultural thought leadership that develops and aligns cultural leaders of MCCY institutions towards MCCY ’s strategic outcomes, centered on two key areas: Leadership & Corporate Development and Research & Partnership.

Vision
To be the centre of excellence for the development of culture professionals and administrators


Our Logo

The Culture Academy Singapore Logo takes the form of a layered platform that illustrates the Academy’s role in providing a platform to raise the profile of our cultural leaders. The multiple layers also represent accumulating papers illustrating a growing discourse and the thought leadership that Culture Academy hopes to cultivate.

Envisioned in red and white, the logo is made up of Singapore’s national colours pointing to the role that Culture Academy plays in grooming the next generation of cultural leaders for Singapore.

To groom the next generation of cultural leaders in the public sector.

Key Programmes

CA Conference

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The conference brings together esteemed thought leaders from Singapore, the region, andbeyond for in-depth discussions on pertinent issues within the arts and culture community. This platformfosters the exchange of best practices and innovative ideas, facilitating a rich environment for mutualinspiration, networking, and invaluable learning opportunities. Past conferences have led to many newnetworks and collaborations in the sector.

The Fireside Chats present a unique opportunity to leverage existing international engagementsin local events and cultivate relationships with cultural leaders. These events aim to strengthen connectionswith thought leaders from the arts and culture sector, providing a platform for insightful discussions and networking opportunities. By bridging international and local initiatives, our goal is to foster a vibrant exchange of ideas and best practices, contributing to the growth of the arts and culture community.

Leadership Programmes

At CA, we take pride in offering leadership programmes for cultural leaders to gain a better appreciation of the existing leadership needs for them to chart future challenges and opportunities in the Arts, Culture, Heritage and Creative Economy. The programmes also help one to build network, camaraderie and collaborations within and outside the Culture Sector.