A Perfect Art Venue For Hire - Beautiful Modern Event Space at AZ@Paya Lebar, MacPherson

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Event Space for Hire at East Singapore - Paya Lebar Area! (up to 100pax capacity)

MacPherson Gallery and Art Studio event space for hire East Singapore Visual Arts Centre

Suitable for all events ( Art Workshop, Art & Design Exhibition, Private Gathering, Social Events & Party, Business Networking, Birthday Party, Fashion Show Events, Brand Pop-up Events, Design Product Launch, Corporate Retreats, Dance Party, Charity or CSR event, Family Day, Company Dinner, Proposal / Solemnization / Wedding, Press Conferences, Team Bonding or Team Building Event)

Spacious Event Space for Hire at East Singapore  MacPherson – Paya Lebar (opposite MacPherson MRT exit A & direct ramp-up parking)

Visual Arts Centre MacPherson Gallery and Studio Events Venue Hire Calendar 2025 is Open! Organise & Plan Your Events With Us! ( Click to WhatsApp Us!) 

( Beautiful & cozy environment | Free publicity | Flexible & Customised Accommodating Space | Highly Accessible to MacPherson MRT & parking | Professional & Experienced Event Planning Team )

Available for min 3H hire (Price to be discussed)

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MacPherson Gallery and Art Studio event space for hire East Singapore Visual Arts Centre

Visual Arts Centre’s MacPherson Gallery and Studio is a beautiful, spacious and brightly-lit space suitable for a variety of art events and activities. As the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic eased, businesses in Singapore are quickly recovering. Arts industry and market have also seen much improvement over time with an increased frequency of art exhibitions, art appreciation events, art auction, art party, art workshop etc. Hire our MacPherson Gallery and Studio, plan and organise your events in this coming year 2025!

With convenient parking and close proximity to MacPherson MRT, Visual Arts Centre – AZ@Paya Lebar is a highly accessible and dedicated event space with bright-lighted sophisticated interior artistic design for venue hire for events, art exhibitions, art workshops and social functions! Plan and organise your events with us in this coming year of 2025!

Visual Arts Centre MacPherson Gallery & Studio Event Venue Hire with beautiful interior greenery gallery space with high ceilings and professional hanging systems, suitable for any event's decorations

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Amenities

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MacPherson Gallery & Studio, space for hire, venue hire for exhibition gallery, top central venue for rent in Singapore, Visual Arts Centre
Indoor catering are allowed within MacPherson Gallery & Studio (without extra charge)
Fridge storage is available within MacPherson Gallery & Studio
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MacPherson Gallery & Studio, space for hire, venue hire for exhibition gallery, top central venue for rent in Singapore, Visual Arts Centre

Professional hanging system and spotlight lighting system are available within MacPherson Gallery & Studio

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Our MacPherson Gallery & Studio comes with high ceilings of 4.8m

Visual Arts Centre Art Exhibitions and Activities @ AZ@Paya Lebar Gallery & Studio

Visual Arts Centre MacPherson Gallery has hosted art exhibitions like ‘Commemorating Liu Kang – An Exhibition of his Paintings and Calligraphy’, Art of Fan Shao Hua – Art Appreciation Event《范少华艺术鉴赏》, ‘Reminiscence: Nostalgic Scenes of Old Singapore’, and ‘Life Portrait Watercolour Painting Masterclass by Fan Shao Hua’.

MacPherson Gallery and Art Studio event space for hire East Singapore Visual Arts Centre

Visual Arts Centre MacPherson Gallery & Studio has hosted art workshops, art-themed parties, art jamming birthday parties, art jamming team bonding, art seminars, private cocktail events and is available for hire for event organisers to plan the perfect event! 

Visual Arts Centre MacPherson Gallery & Studio Event Venue Hire is located just opposite MacPherson MRT exit A and convenient direct parking right outside of the studio is available. Easy and direct logistics loading and unloading arrangements are possible! This space is wheelchair users-friendly. 

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Great Venue For Hosting Art Exhibitions

The MacPherson Gallery & Studio is a great venue to hire for hosting art exhibitions. The space is fully equipped with professional art hanging system, spotlights and is offers more than thirty metres of hanging space. Various major art exhibitions have been held at the VAC MacPherson Gallery & Studio.

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Visual Arts Centre MacPherson Gallery & Studio Event Venue Hire for art exhibitions. Professional hooks & hanging systems and lightings are available with spacious high ceiling. Plan and organise your exhibition event with us!

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MacPherson Gallery and Studio Art Exhibition, space for hire, venue hire for exhibition gallery, top central venue for rent in Singapore, Visual Arts Centre

Venue Hire For Workshops ​

Visual Arts Centre MacPherson Gallery & Studio space comes with spacious and flexible accommodating arrangement. This space has a spacious floor area of 1400 square feet, with a high ceiling height of 5m, and a beautifully decorated interiors with plant decorations. The spacious and tall white walls are lined with exhibition hanging system and is a perfect space for an art exhibition, or product launch event with versatile set up arrangements.

The event hire calendar for 2025 is open for Visual Arts Centre MacPherson Gallery & Studio space, as well as for Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery @ Dhoby Ghaut. Visual Arts Centre team has professional event planning and organising experience and expertise and is able to provide art exhibition and event organisers with complimentary consultation on event planning and support the publicity efforts of organisers with a range of publicity platforms associated with Visual Arts Centre. Additionally, the curatorial and event planning team may be engaged for further event organising, workshop collaborations and support services.

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Venue Hire For Workshops

The VAC MacPherson Gallery & Studio is a beautiful and conducive space for hosting events and workshops. From arts and craft workshops, corporate workshops, team bonding workshops and functions, the MacPherson Gallery & Studio is the most suited venue to accommodate various activities and events.
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Visual Arts Centre MacPherson Gallery & Studio Event Venue Hire for art workshops. We conducted Chinese Ink Painting and Calligraphy Workshops within this spacious art studio. We can provide logistics like tables, chairs for your event!

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Batik Painting workshop at MacPherson Gallery & Studio, space for hire, venue hire for exhibition gallery, top central venue for rent in Singapore, Visual Arts Centre

Visual Arts Centre MacPherson Gallery & Studio Event Venue Hire for art workshops. We conducted Batik Painting Workshops within this spacious art studio. We can provide logistics like tables, chairs for your event! And contact our partner table and chair supplier at preferential rate!

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Visual Arts Centre MacPherson Gallery & Studio Event Venue Hire for art workshops. We conducted Batik Painting Workshops within this spacious art studio. We can provide logistics like tables, chairs for your event! And contact our partner table and chair supplier at preferential rate!

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The Visual Arts Centre team consists of professional art facilitators who are specialised in organising creative teambonding events, art social functions, meetings, art themed lunch or dinner events. Activities and programmes such as Chinese ink painting before a dinner party, or Christmas card making workshop, Bachelorette Art Jamming Party or even a Nude Life Drawing Workshop!

Visual Arts Centre MacPherson Gallery & Studio Venue Hire for your corporate event! We had conducted many fun and engaging Corporate Team-bonding Art Jamming Session  ( Click here to learn more and enquire with us! ) within this spacious art studio. Plan, engage and celebrate your team through customised collaborative art jamming! Additional hour rental at affordable $150nett/hour are available for town hall meetings, discussions and lunch catering too! We can provide logistics like tables, chairs for your event! 

Choose from Acrylic painting – mural / individual / group art jamming, Watercolour Painting art jamming, Chinese Ink Painting and Calligraphy – scroll, painting, mounted fan art jamming, Portrait sketching art jamming, Urban landscape sketching art jamming, Tote bag painting art jamming, Graffiti spray painting art jamming, Batik painting art jamming, Infographic Illustration sketching art jamming and many more! 

( All art materials provided | Full professional facilitators guidance)

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Venue Hire For Birthday Party & Private Event!

The Visual Arts Centre MacPherson Gallery & Studio Venue Hire is the perfect venue for hire for birthday parties, a unique themed bachelorette or bachelorette party. Organise your kid birthday party event with a unique arts theme together with us at Visual Arts Centre! Customise art theme birthday party to any of your kids most creative ideas for a birthday bash is possible at Visual Arts Centre!
With flexible catering and food options for private birthday parties and functions, plenty of set up and tear down time, you’ll be able to decorate the space for a fun-filled birthday art party, and be able to have lots of fun! Visual Arts Centre offers an option of various creative art activities and workshops which can be an add on for the venue hire for a private function. Rates are affordable and usually may be conducted for various group sizes!
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Birthday party programme – T-shirt Painting Workshop

Choose from Birthday party art jamming ideas such as T-shirt painting art jamming , Acrylic painting on canvas art jamming, Animal figurine moulding art jamming, Face mask painting art jamming, Manga drawing and illustration art jamming and many more!

( All art materials provided | Full professional facilitators guidance)

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Birthday party programme – Music Drumming Session

Venue Hire For Bachelorette Party!

For brides-to-be and grooms-to-be, you can plan a memorable Bachelorette Party with an arts theme if she enjoys an art class, such as organising a group Watercolour Painting Workshop, Acrylic or Oil Painting Workshop to create paintings for his or her future home, and or simply art jam and let your hair loose by indulging in a therapeutic art session of art jamming. For something more unique, surprise your girlfriend to a Nude Life Drawing Bachelorette Party just for her! Experience drawing and painting with a life nude model at the Visual Arts Centre Art Studio, and give her an artistic and memorable Bachelorette party with drinks, snacks and art!
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Small Scale Nude Life Drawing Bachelorette Party

Fret not if you prefer painting or drawing other than Nude Life Drawing, we also have friendly art instructor to provide some tips and assistance to participants. Our Nude Life Drawing with Artist Guidance workshop is an regular and highly popular workshop suitable for art learners. Other group workshops we have available are Chinese ink painting – Fan style workshop, Chinese calligraphy writing workshop, Batik Handkerchief Painting Workshop, Tote Bag Design and Painting Workshop and more! Group Workshops and Teambonding Workshops and activities are highly customised, and themes, duration and venue can be chosen! If you are planning a unique party and would like to incorporate an art workshop, or would like to find out more about workshop themes and ideas on our artsy venue, do contact us and our team of specialised event experts will be able to help you out!

Venue Hire For Dancing Party!

For dance lovers, you can plan a memorable brides-to-be and grooms-to-be, you can plan a memorable Bachelorette Party with an arts theme if she enjoys an art class, such as organising a group Watercolour Painting Workshop, Acrylic or Oil Painting Workshop to create paintings for his or her future home, and or simply art jam and let your hair loose by indulging in a therapeutic art session of art jamming. For something more unique, surprise your girlfriend to a Nude Life Drawing Bachelorette Party just for her! Experience drawing and painting with a life nude model at the Visual Arts Centre Art Studio, and give her an artistic and memorable Bachelorette party with drinks, snacks and art!
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Post-Event Group Photo at our AZ@Paya Lebar MacPherson Gallery & Studio

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Alternative Venue: Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery @ Dhoby Ghaut

活动场地出租

Established in 2016, the Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery has been chosen as the event venue for many local and international art exhibitions and art activities. Its prime location at Dhoby Ghaut, its beautiful park ambience, and a full suite of exhibition amenities and complimentary publicity services, Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery has been a prominent arts venue in Singapore, and a popular space for hosting annual large scale art events.

The Visual Arts Centre Art Studio is also an established Singapore art school providing a range of fine art classes and workshops for teenagers and adults since 2016. With the kids art curriculum being introduced since 2018, kids are provided with a comprehensive creative art programme catered to ages five and above. With the popularity of the Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery @ Dhoby Ghaut, the Visual Arts Centre MacPherson Gallery & Studio was established in 2021 to provide a beautiful arts themed venue suitable for events hire and as to provide various art activities and programmes for art learners and lovers.

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Publicity Support for Events

In addition, exhibitions and programmes will be broadcasted on the Visual Arts Centre official website and sent to Visual Arts Centre’s database of art lovers, collectors and high profile art patrons.

We will help to broadcast your events through various platforms, to help you get the event out to the public.

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Our Location

Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio

Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio​

Address:

10 Penang Road, #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green,
Singapore 238469

Exit from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station Exit B and turn left, we are there in 30m!

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MacPherson Art Studio

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Address:

AZ@Paya Lebar, 140 Paya Lebar Road, #03-04,
Singapore 409105

Exit from Macpherson MRT Station Exit A and turn left, we are right across the road, 1 minute walk away!

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Visual Arts Centre

  • Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio

    10 Penang Road,
    #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green,
    Singapore 238469

  • MacPherson Art Studio

    140 Paya Lebar Road,
    #03-04 AZ@Paya Lebar Building,
    Singapore 409015

  • 6255 0711

  • info@visualartscentre.sg

  • 62550711

  • 67332155

  • Opening Hours

    Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
    Monday to Sunday: 11am – 8pm Closed on Public Holidays, except by appointment.

    MacPherson [Office & Storage]
    By appointment only

VISUAL ARTS CENTRE

Visual Arts Centre is an exhibition gallery and art studio at Dhoby Ghaut Green supported by the National Parks Board and the National Arts Council.

Since its initiation on 31 January 2016, the Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery has hosted over two hundred international and local art and design exhibitions, boasting a diverse range of art styles and programmes.

Email:
info@visualartscentre.sg

Phone:
+65 6255 0711
+65 6733 2155

Art Courses 艺术课程

Featured Courses 推荐课程

  • Art Immersion 3 Medium Course 综合媒介绘画课

  • Drawing & Sketching Course 素描课程

  • Acrylic Painting Course 丙烯画课程

  • Watercolour Painting Course 水彩画课程

  • Oil Painting Course 油画课程

  • Chinese Ink Painting Course

  • Trial Sessions 试课

  • Chinese Calligraphy & Ink Painting

  • Graffiti Spray Painting Course

Portfolio Preparation Art Courses

  • Portfolio Preparation Course (Process) 作品集 (DSA)

  • Portfolio Preparation Course (Process) 作品集 (Diploma)

Specialised Art Courses

  • Professional Manga Drawing & Digital Painting Course

  • Professional Interior Design & Freehand Rendering Course

  • Outdoor Urban Landscape Sketching Course

  • Private Art Classes

Kids Art Courses

  • Creative Kids Art Immersion Course 儿童创意绘画课程

Holiday Art Courses & Bootcamps

  • 2025: Holiday Art Course for Kids & Teens 儿童和青年假期课程

  • 2025 Kids (6-9YO) Holiday Art Course 儿童假期课程

  • 2025 Teens (10-18YO) Holiday Art Course 青年假期课程

Workshops & Events
工作坊与团建

Team Bonding Programmes

  • Team Building Art Jamming

  • Art Jamming Team Bonding Catalogue

  • Team Bonding

  • Gala Dinner Art Workshop

  • Batik Painting Workshop (Mural / Individual)

  • Graffiti Spray Painting on Canvas Workshop

Themed Workshops

  • Kids Birthday Party - Art Jamming

  • Kids T-Shirt Painting Art Party

  • Batik Painting Workshop

  • Graffiti Spray and Paint Workshop

  • Therapeutic Mental Health Workshops

Current Art Workshops

  • Art Workshop

  • Workshops at SAM During SAW 2025

  • Digital Dreams - Transforming Ideas Into Art

  • Nude Life Drawing with Artist Guidance

  • Portrait Life Drawing with Artist Guidance

  • Chinese Ink Painting

  • Chinese Calligraphy & Ink Painting

Exhibitions 展览

Current & Upcoming Exhibitions

Venue Hire 场地出租

  • Hire of Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery @ Dhoby Ghaut

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Special Art Jamming Themes

  • Chinese New Year Art Jamming

  • Art Workshops for Singles and Dating

  • Women's Day

  • Labour's Day

  • National Day

  • Mid Autumn Festival

  • Deepavali Art Jamming

  • Halloween Art Jamming

  • Christmas Art Jamming

  • Best Team Building Activity

  • Art Jamming Team Bonding Catalogue

  • 零基础自助绘画（Art Jamming ）工作坊

Kids Art Jamming Birthday Party Workshops

  • 艺术生日派对-DIY粘土主题

  • Art Birthday Party With Diy Clay

  • Art Birthday Party With Tote Bag Painting 艺术生日派对-画托特包主题

  • Birthday Party With T-shirt Painting

  • 艺术生日派对-画T恤衫主题

Art Competition and Affordable Art Fair Workshops

  • Singapore Children and Youth Art Competition 2021

  • 新加坡儿童与青少年绘画大赛开始报名啦！

  • (Embracing Nature) Children and Youth Art Competition

  • Workshops & Fair Activities

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  • Commissioning Custom made portraits/nude life by professional artists

  • FAQs for Art Portfolio Preparation - DSA, Diploma & Higher Education

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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

This course on Chinese ink painting and calligraphy introduces young learners to the rich traditions of Chinese art. Through hands-on activities, students explore the basics of brush techniques, ink control, and the delicate art of Chinese script. They learn to appreciate the cultural significance of calligraphy and painting, developing skills in creating elegant strokes and expressive brushwork. The course fosters creativity, patience, and fine motor skills, while also providing insights into Chinese history and aesthetics. By the end, children gain confidence in their artistic abilities and a deeper understanding of Chinese cultural heritage.

Funk with Graffiti

Funk With Graffiti Workshop for children is an engaging and creative program aimed at introducing young artists to the vibrant world of graffiti and funk-inspired street style art. Participants learn the basics of graffiti history, techniques, and safety. Guided by professional graffiti artists, children explore the art of designing their unique tags, emphasizing creativity, expression, and individuality. The workshop includes hands-on activities, from sketching concepts to creating final designs with spray paint on provided surfaces. By the end of the session, children gain confidence in their artistic abilities and an appreciation for graffiti and funk as legitimate forms of street art. Each child completes two original artworks, which they proudly take home, showcasing their newfound skills and personal style.

Batik Tales

In the Batik Introduction Handkerchief Painting workshop, participants will learn the traditional art of batik, a wax-resist dyeing technique originating from Indonesia. The workshop begins with a brief history and overview of batik, highlighting its cultural significance and various techniques. Participants will then observe a demonstration of applying wax with tjanting tools and dyeing the fabric. Following the demonstration, each participant will design and create their own batik handkerchief, applying wax to create patterns and then dyeing their fabric. The workshop concludes with a group discussion, allowing participants to share their creations and reflect on their learning experience.