Best Event Space In City Central Singapore: Suitable for Exhibitions, Product Launches, Fashion Shows, Team-building & Art Workshops
Best event space in City Central Singapore: Suitable for Exhibitions, Product Launches, Fashion Shows, Team-building & Art Workshops
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Best Large Venue & Events Space for Rent in City Central

Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery Event Space

Spacious Art Gallery & Creative Event Space for Hire in Dhoby Ghaut – near to Dhoby Ghaut MRT exit A/B & convenient parking is available!

(20,000sqft indoor & exterior space | Accommodate up to 150-200 pax seating | Available for Full Day hire from $950/hr!)

Considerations to hire the right venue for your events:
Events: Art exhibitions, art auctions, art lectures, (art) workshops, new book launches and lectures, team bonding & fashion shows. Fashion design exhibitions, fashion & boutique sales, birthday parties, farewell bachelorette parties, proposal parties, private events etc.
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Visual Arts Centre is perfect for your Events -Venue Space for Hire/Rental – Exhibition Gallery! In City-Central, just right above Dhoby Ghaut Exit B

6 Factors to consider when choosing an event venue for Art exhibitions, art auctions, art lectures, art workshops, new book launches and lectures, team bonding/building, filming, fashion shows. Fashion design exhibitions, fashion & boutique sales, birthday parties, farewell bachelorette parties, proposal parties, private events:

  1. Choose a city centralised event venue space
  2. Affordable hire rate 
  3. Flexible & Spacious layout
  4. Accommodating capacity according to requirements
  5. Fully equipped facilities & logistics
  6. Supportive marketing promotion & publicity

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If you want to hold your fashion show and pop-up event in a place that is very convenient to your participants/visitors, you should find a location that is easily accessible. Such as the availability of bus stops and MRT stations near the venue. Convenient parking nearby will also help those that are driving. Also, venue near to malls would be an advantage as people would usually grab a bite before or after visiting your event. Accessibility also includes wheelchair and disabled friendly, with a lift or ramp slope to the venue as you would want it to be inclusive for everyone.

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Lifestyle boutique fairs, Venue for your Art exhibition

Host your Project Launch Fashion Show in the City-Central at the Best Event Space in City Central Singapore!

It is convenient for people from all over to attend the event. Singapore Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery event venue space is located above Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station on Upper Orchard Road, Singapore, Dhoby Ghaut MRT Exit B left turn 30m, and the MRT lines include the North South Line and the Circle Line. Nearby parking at UBS and Plaza Singapura shopping mall are available too!

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  Art & Design Exhibitions or Meetings Product Launches or Media Functions Flea Market & Boutique Fairs
<7 days 7 days and more 1 day Minimum hire period Minimum Fri - Sun
Rates (NETT)  
Mon-Thu
S$950/day
Fri-Sun
S$1200/day
S$150
for every additional hour
 
S$5,800
(U.P. S$7,800)
nett/7days
&
S$650/days
for each subsequent day
S$150
for every additional hour
*first day Tue by dafault
Mon-Thu
S$2,200 nett/day
Fri-Sun
S$2,500 nett/day
S$150 /per additional hour
Fri-Sun
S$4,300 nett
Mon-Thu
S$950 nett/day
S$150 /per additional hour
*(SPECIAL PROMOTION)
S$300nett for half day 4H (2pm-4pm)
S$550nett for full day 9H (11am-8pm)
Timing
11am to 8pm daily inclusive of set-up & tear-down
11am to 8pm daily
  • Inclusive of set-up & tear-down
  • Extended hours of up to 10pm for one day only
  • Handover to exhibitor

1th day-11pm
7th day-8pm
11am to 8pm daily Inclusive of set-up & tear-down 11am to 8pm daily inclusive of set-up & tear-down

Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery Venue Hire Rate (inclusive of setup and teardown)

*Refundable security deposit of $1000nett applies

We provide complimentary free promotion for your event

1. Minimum hire period is one day with daily hours from 11am to 8pm

2. Additional hour at $150nett/hour

No additional GST and hidden fee applies for the venue hire for Art and design exhibitions or meetings event, Non art events like Pop-up, Fashion show, Flea market, Product launch, Private wedding solemnization, Birthday party, Training workshops, Media functions, presentations and many more!

During peak, off-peak season, holidays and year end, we have the same flat rate. The more dates you hire, you may enjoy high discounts with us!

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Flexible & Spacious Layout

Another important factor when considering a venue for your fashion show and pop-up event, would be the aesthetics of the location. Having a lush green lawn beside your venue, or maybe with a glass house surrounding the location would help your participants to feel better and uplifted. Therefore it is important to have a site visit and see if it is what you have in mind as photos often may not exactly depict the true beauty of the location. Venues with natural lighting may also be a point that you can consider if you want it to look stunning in photos and aesthetically pleasing. Look out for the logistics that the venue has to offer beforehand, so that you would know which other item you would need to prepare or rent.

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Utilised our Exhibition Gallery Space – have your ceramic exhibition works displayed 

Display all painting works across the Exhibition Gallery Space @ Dhoby Ghaut Exhibition Gallery Space! 

The Exhibition Gallery is a spacious rectangular space of 23 metres long and 7 metres wide. All panels are built-in, with a stable and secure adjustable hanging system. The panels are movable for alternative exhibition set-up and arrangement, making it flexible for your set-up.

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Spacious & Accommodating

The Singapore Visual Arts Centre covers an area of ​​11,000 square feet, with lawn park space and indoor venues. The indoor space can accommodate 120-150 people, and the outdoor space can accommodate events of several hundred people.

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To be the best spacious event space, it is important to ensure that all types of artworks are able to be placed within the vicinity!

Sculpture Art Work utilised by an exhibitor in city-central.  Artwork was placed on Visual Arts Centre’s lush green lawn right next to the Exhibition Gallery Space – have your ceramic works displayed!

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Fully equipped facilities and logistics

Another important factor when considering a venue for your fashion show and pop-up event, would be the aesthetics of the location. Having a lush green lawn beside your venue, or maybe with a glass house surrounding the location would help your participants to feel better and uplifted. Therefore it is important to have a site visit and see if it is what you have in mind as photos often may not exactly depict the true beauty of the location. Venues with natural lighting may also be a point that you can consider if you want it to look stunning in photos and aesthetically pleasing. Look out for the logistics that the venue has to offer beforehand, so that you would know which other item you would need to prepare or rent.

Furniture / product model showcases

Choose Visual Arts Centre Event Space to host your seminars, pop-up and project launches events in City Central, town area – easily accessible by the public 

Logistics available:
Exhibition panels
Hanging system
Adjustable spotlights
Built-in sound system
Wifi
Projector
Two wireless microphones
Provision of tables and chairs

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Supportive marketing promotion & publicity

The team at Visual Arts Centre is highly experienced in publicity and media releases. 

We will help to increase public awareness about your event at our gallery. We will assist to promote the featured artists, their bios and their work by creating a dedicated section on the gallery’s website with information about the exhibition, artists, and events based on the information provided. A targeted social media campaign will be implemented across platforms like Instagram, Facebook etc. We also send out regular email newsletters to subscribers with updates, featured artist spotlights, and event invitations.

Choose Visual Arts Centre Event Space to host your seminars, pop-up and project launches events in City Central, town area – easily accessible by the public 

The exhibition gallery is one of a kind as it is scenic and peaceful, spacious, serene, with lush greenery all around. The gallery is flexible and adjustable according to your needs and wants.  We offer a flat rate fee without any additional costs. With the natural lighting shining through the glass house in the mornings and afternoons, enhancing the place’s visuals, to be more stunning and beautiful in photos. The Visual Arts Centre team has experience with helping many exhibitors with their exhibitions with our expertise. Here at the Visual Arts Centre, we would gladly help you publicise and promote your event. Besides posting on our social media sites, we will also circulate  emails of your event to our database of over 10,000 people which comprises of  high profile art collectors and patrons.

Space usage: 1) Suitable for various art activities, such as art exhibitions, art auctions, art lectures, art workshops, etc. 2) Suitable for various new book launches and lectures. 3) Suitable for fashion shows and fashion design exhibitions. 4) Suitable for designers to set up their own booths to display their unique designs and sell them to the public. 5) Suitable for birthday parties, farewell bachelor parties, proposal parties, etc.

Use our event space to make a memorable entrance for your patrons and visitors!

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The possibilities are endless when your event/exhibition
are here at Visual Arts Centre Gallery Space!

Photos of past event and exhibitions held at the Visual Arts Centre Gallery Space:
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Art event, such as art exhibitions, photography artworks exhibition, art auctions, art talk, art workshops, graduation shows etc.

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Create an atmosphere for your your visitors at the event space!

You are free to decide what layout you want for your exhibition showcase, utilise the event space well!

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Art Exhibition Event Space displaying painted medium works!

Visual Arts Centre’s Event Space is easily accessible in town, making it one the best event space for hire

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Fashion Show & Launches
fashion show, Fashion exhibitions and showcases event space venue hire Singapore Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery
fashion show, Fashion exhibitions and showcases event space venue hire Singapore Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery

Host your Fashion Show at Visual Arts Centre’s Event Space @ the heart of Singapore, City-Central- it is spacious for both your guest and models

Visual Arts Centre’s event Space has working air-conditioning making it comfortable for all

Fashion show venue hire Visual Arts Centre Dhoby Ghaut Exhibition Gallery (1)
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Utilised the event space in central-city town for a Live Showcase of your new project launch

Fashion Show at Visual Arts Centre’s Event Space @ the heart of Singapore, City-Central

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Pop-up Events & Flea Market

flea markets and popup fairs event venue hire Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery space for hire

Visual Arts Centre’s Gallery Event Space is located next to lush green grass making it a relaxing ambiance for your patrons to relax. 

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Book launch, New Product launch & Seminar talks event

Book launch venue hire Visual Arts Centre Dhoby Ghaut Exhibition Gallery
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Birthday party, Bachelorette parties, Marriage Proposal event

marriage proposal venue hire at Visual Arts Centre Dhoby Ghaut Exhibition Gallery .
marriage proposal venue hire at Dhoby Ghaut Exhibition Gallery
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Birthday Parties venue event space for hire at Dhoby Ghaut Exhibition Gallery

Need a location for your marriage proposal or kids’ birthday party? Well, Visual Arts Centre’s City Central – exterior space might just be the place for you! 

Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery allows you to set up your proposal too! Located in City Central Singapore, just right above Dhoby Ghaut MRT!

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Pop-up fashion event

Lifestyle boutique fairs, Pop up sales flea market MeYou Market event at Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery Venue Hire
Visual-Art-Centre-Pop-up event venue space for hire

Host a family friendly event & customise/ decorate the interior space with your preferences!

Customise your event layouts within the space!

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Workshop event

Visual Arts Centre’s Gallery Event Space is able to host various workshops for corporate/private family & friends. This venue does dance workshops, drumming training art workshops, art workshops, art team building art jamming workshops as well as music workshops.

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Enjoy discounted venue hire rate with team bonding/ team building art workshops/ art activities offered by us – experienced art event curator & planner. Customise your corporate/clients event with us with choice like batik painting (handkerchief/tote bag/ fan), Chinese ink painting & calligraphy, graffiti spray painting, acrylic painting on (canvas/tote bag/ t-shirt) etc. Find Out Here – Catalogue! 

Enquire for customised event requirements & quotation!

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FAQs about Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery - Best event space for hire in Singapore

Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery (VAC) is a glass house exhibition gallery and studio, situated in the prestigious and cultural Arts and Heritage district of Dhoby Ghaut. In the heart of town, at the start of Orchard Road, Visual Arts Centre is centrally located and conveniently accessible via all modes of transportation like bus and Dhoby Ghaut MRT.

Address: 10 Penang Road, #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green, S(238469)

  1. Art exhibition by international art groups / societies and independent artists
  2. Art auctions
  3. Local art exhibitions by art societies / art groups and independent artists
  4. Pottery and craft exhibitions
  5. Furniture / product model showcases
  6. Fashion exhibitions and showcases
  7. Lifestyle boutique fairs, flea markets and popup fairs
  8. Book launch and signing seminar
  9. Networking seminar and talks
  10. Media functions and product launches
  11. Private and closed door events
  12. Other events and functions

Art & Design Exhibitions ( 7 days )
11am – 8pm daily. Inclusive of set-up & tear-down, $150 for every additional hour. The *first day of the exhibition is Tuesday by default.
-Extended hours of up to 10pm for one day only for Exhibition Opening ceremony.
-Handover to exhibitor: 1st day – 11am 7th day – 8pm
S$5,800/7 days & S$650/day for each subsequent day

Art and Design Exhibitions or Meetings ( <7 days )
11 am to 8pm daily. Inclusive of set-up & tear-down
Mon – Thu S$950nett/day Fri – Sun S$1200nett/day $150 per additional hour

Flea Market & Boutique Fairs ( minimum Fri – Sun)
Choice of 11 am to 8pm or 1pm-10pm daily. Inclusive of set-up & tear-down
_Three Days Fri – Sun at S$3600nett, $150 per additional hour; Mon – Thu at $950nett/day _
(SPECIAL PROMOTION) S$4,400nett for Thursday to Sunday 11am – 8pm or 1pm – 10pm

Product Launches or Media Functions (1 day minimum hire period )
11am to 8pm daily Inclusive of set-up & tear-down
Mon – Fri S$ 2,200nett/day Sat – Sun $2,500nett/day $150 per additional hour.

The Exhibition Gallery space is a fully equipped indoor glasshouse exhibition space with 31 (1.2 x 2.5m) panels, hanging system, studio lighting, inbuilt sound and microphone system, projector, long tables and foldable chairs – all provided and complimentary for exhibitors hiring the Exhibition Gallery.

Yes! We can share with you our partner contacts upon space hire confirmation.

Our space is very popular for events like art exhibition, product launch, or private events. Please get in touch with us at Whatsapp http://wa.me/6562550711 or email us at [email protected] to arrange for guided site recce and we will assist you further on the space layouts & arrangement etc!

We will require full payment of hire fee with a $1000 refundable security deposit before the event. Kindly email us the payment screenshot for us to check and confirm the hire.

The exhibitor must notify the licensor immediately in an event that a cancellation is made and may be liable to pay for all losses and damages suffered by the Licensor. For this reason, the Exhibitor will only receive a certain percentage of refund by the Licensor as follows:
In the event where notification is received on a date:
i. Less than 120 days from event date: 80% refund
ii. Less than 90 days from event date: 50% refund
iii. Less than 60 days from event date: No refund
*The security deposit will be refunded in full to the Exhibitor

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Foundation In Digital Art

Embark on a captivating journey into the vibrant world of digital art! Our Foundation in Digital Art workshop invites budding creatives aged nine and above to unleash their imagination and hone their artistic skills in a dynamic, supportive environment. From mastering basic digital tools to crafting mesmerizing digital masterpieces, children will explore a spectrum of techniques guided by seasoned mentors. Through hands-on activities and interactive sessions, participants will discover the endless possibilities of digital expression while fostering creativity and critical thinking. Join us for an exhilarating adventure where young artists transform ideas into stunning visual realities, igniting a passion for digital art

Colour & Texture Exploration With Acrylic Painting & Collage
Prepare to unleash your inner artist in a kaleidoscope of color and creativity with ‘Colour Blast: Acrylic Painting & Collage Techniques’! Dive into a whirlwind adventure where vibrant hues and mesmerizing textures collide in a symphony of imagination. From mastering the art of seamless color blending to discovering the magic of mixed media collage, this journey is a playground for your artistic soul. With each brushstroke, explore new techniques that breathe life into your canvas, transforming it into a vibrant tapestry of expression. Join us and let your creativity run wild as you embark on this colorful escapade!”
World of Manga [Foundation & Styling]
A manga art workshop for children and teenagers sounds like a fantastic idea! Here’s how you might structure it:
Introduction to Manga: Begin by introducing what manga is, its history, and its influence on popular culture worldwide. Show examples of different manga styles and genres to give participants an overview.
Basic Drawing Techniques: Start with the fundamentals of drawing, such as line work, shapes, and proportions. Provide step-by-step instructions on how to draw basic manga characters, focusing on simple shapes that can be built upon.
Character Design: Move on to character design concepts, including creating unique characters, designing their personalities, and developing backstories. Encourage participants to get creative and think outside the box.
Expression and Emotion: Teach how to convey emotions and expressions through facial expressions, body language, and positioning of characters. This can be a fun and interactive exercise where participants practice drawing various emotions.
Storytelling and Paneling: Explore the basics of storytelling in manga, including paneling techniques, pacing, and layout. Show examples of different panel structures and discuss how they affect the flow of the story.
Inking and Coloring: Introduce participants to inking techniques using pens or markers. You can also cover digital inking for those interested. Then, demonstrate basic coloring techniques using markers, colored pencils, or digital software.
Feedback and Collaboration: Provide opportunities for participants to share their work and receive feedback from their peers and instructors. Encourage collaboration by having them work together on short manga projects or collaborative drawings.
Final Showcase: End the workshop with a showcase of participants’ work. This could be in the form of an exhibition, digital gallery, or printed booklet. Celebrate everyone’s creativity and progress throughout the workshop.
Remember to create a supportive and encouraging environment where participants feel free to express themselves and explore their creativity. And don’t forget to have fun! Manga is all about imagination and passion, so let that spirit shine through in your workshop.
Academy Drawing Traditions
The academy drawing and sketching tradition, rooted in centuries of artistic practice, emphasizes disciplined study of form, proportion, and technique. Originating from Renaissance workshops and formalized by institutions like the Royal Academy, it prioritizes meticulous observation and mastery of fundamental skills. Students progress from basic exercises to complex compositions, learning to depict still life and common objects with precision and expression. This tradition values both classical principles and innovation, encouraging artists to push boundaries while maintaining a deep respect for tradition. Through rigorous training and critique, artists within this tradition cultivate a strong foundation for creative exploration and artistic excellence.
Chinese Ink Painting and Calligraphy
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Batik Tales

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