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Best Venue Location For Hire In Central Singapore

Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery

Rental Event Space For Hire In Central Singapore, Dhoby Ghaut

Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery is a dedicated art space for international and local exhibitions of art and design and is available for rental/hire to individuals or groups. The exhibition gallery presents a spacious, open, customisable and comfortable space, fully equipped with facilities to support various exhibitions, events like Pop-up, Fashion show, Flea market, Product launch, Private wedding solemnization or birthday party, training workshops, media functions, presentations. This rental event space is also suitable for hosting solo and group shows for local and international artists, collectors’ private art collection exhibitions, art auctions, book launches and art workshops/seminars.

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Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery is a dedicated venue for art and design exhibitions and is suitable for various event hire purposes such as:
  • Art exhibition by international art groups / societies and independent artists
  • Art auctions
  • Local art exhibitions by art societies / art groups and independent artists
  • Pottery and craft exhibitions
  • Furniture / product model showcases
  • Fashion exhibitions and showcases
  • Lifestyle boutique fairs, flea markets and popup fairs
  • Book launch and signing seminar
  • Networking seminar and talks
  • Media functions and product launches
  • Private and closed door events
  • Other events and functions

Great Centralised Location & High Accessibility

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Located in the prestigious Art, cultural and Heritage district, Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery is just above the Dhoby Ghaut MRT and runs along the parallels of Orchard Road and Penang Road, Singapore’s most buzzing district. There is high accessibility with various modes of transportation with convenient parking, and trains and buses within a one minute walk, making it the best location to rent a venue space!

Art exhibition opening night at city central Dhoby Ghaut Green Park with large crowds turnout. Convenient for guests to turn up through easy access to Dhoby Ghaut MRT and nearby Plaza Singapura or UBS parking during opening ceremony & gallery opening hours.

Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery Venue Hire for rent – Supported by the National Parks Board, Visual Arts Centre is a 5,500 square feet glass-house exhibition gallery and studio housed in the beautiful, lush green habitat of the Dhoby Ghaut Green. In the midst of the busy Orchard Road, Visual Arts Centre within the Dhoby Ghaut Green is a peaceful oasis – bringing one a unique experience of visual art in the city. Located in the heart of the arts, cultural and heritage precinct of Dhoby Ghaut and in a prime city central location. Our Exhibition Gallery space is just 3-8 minutes walk from national museums, art centres and schools: the National Museum of Singapore, the National Gallery Singapore, Singapore Management University, Nanyang Academy of Fine Art, Lasalle, SOTA and the newly established University of the Arts Singapore. Our Exhibition Gallery space is highly accessible via all modes of transport like private vehicle parking, public buses and MRT. Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery is a dedicated art space for various international and local exhibitions of art and design. The exhibition gallery presents a spacious, open and comfortable space located just right above Dhoby Ghaut MRT (with sheltered walkway of 20m left turn from exit B Penang Road).

The exhibition gallery is a dedicated venue to rent for art exhibitions, avant-garde presentations, art auctions, book launches and art workshops/ seminars.

Beautiful & Versatile Glasshouse Gallery Space

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The gallery features a stunning glasshouse design, with transparent walls that allow natural light to brighten the space. This not only enhances the visual appeal of the artworks but also creates an open and inviting atmosphere. The open floor plan of the gallery provides flexibility in arranging exhibits. Movable panels and modular display units allow for the customisation of the space to suit different types of exhibitions, from large installations to more intimate showcases depending on your needs.

Spacious Exterior Corridor Within A Green Oasis

Visual Arts Centre Opening Night in 2016

The gallery features a wide, open-air sheltered corridor that serves as the main artery of the space. This corridor is lined with glass walls that provide unobstructed views of the surrounding greenery, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere for those who enjoy busking in nature. The corridor is nestled within a lush, landscaped Dhoby Ghaut Green Park, filled with a variety of plant and tree features. This natural setting enhances the tranquility of the space and provides a refreshing backdrop for the art displayed.

Fully Equipped Exhibition Gallery

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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.

Logistics available:

  • 17 Built in panels and 14 movable panels
  • Hooks, Sturdy & adjustable hooks hanging system
  • Spotlights
  • Built-in sound system (through bluetooth or USB connection)
  • Storage Cabinet
  • WIFIs
  • Complimentary usage of 3800 Lumens projector for exhibition opening/programmes/talks per hire (maximum 2 hours- additional charges may apply)
  • Complimentary usage of 2 wireless microphones on exhibition opening day/events/workshops (up to 4 hours – additional charges may apply)
  • Provision of 2 Foldable tables, up to 20 mix chairs and 2 benches

Logistics available:

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

Publicity Support & Media Release

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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.

Product Launch and Lifestyle Events With A Creative Vision

( Pop-up, Fashion show, Flea market, Product launch, Private wedding solemnisation, Birthday party, Training workshops, Media Functions, Presentation, etc )

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The exhibition gallery is open and accepting of product launch events with a creative and artistic approach. Some of the most inspiring and different product launches have been held at the Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery, such as the first COCO Chanel Cafe Pop Up Exhibition presenting art activities and a cafe experience, and the Asahi Super Dry – The Art of Taste presenting a unique light and art installation for the public. 

Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery Venue Hire – Lifestyle boutique fair, Flea market and pop-up events. Hire/Rent our city centralised gallery space to promote your product and services! Create a unique brand awareness and visually appealing display through customised entrance at our outdoor exhibition gallery green corridor area. You may install partition entrance with your company logo and pop-up event title and bring your mascots alive and to create a special Instagrammable posts and memorable experience for your pop-up event patrons! 

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Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery Venue Hire – Fashion show event. Transform our spacious open space into catwalk runway, display your wonderful fashion designs to the world in our flexible event space!

Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery Venue Hire – Fashion showcases and launch. 

The exhibition gallery allows for various fashion presentations such as catwalk shows, photoshoots and fashion and jewellery display, often with collaborations with designers and artists too! Come up with your own innovative product showcase exhibition and launch experience to woo and wow your audience!

Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery Venue Hire – Product launch event. Features customised art installation, bringing alive captivating and sensorial musical light show!  
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Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery Venue Hire – Outdoor performance event. Transform our spacious gallery space into your own intimate performance art theatre, bring your musical ambience alive!

Asahi had a pop-up right at Visual Arts Centre, utilising the space in the gallery as well as the exterior corridor within the green oasis.

Product Launch and Lifestyle Events With A Creative Vision

The exhibition gallery is open and accepting of product launch events with a creative and artistic approach. Some of the most inspiring and different product launches have been held at the Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery, such as the first COCO Chanel Cafe Pop Up Exhibition presenting art activities and a cafe experience, and the Asahi Super Dry – The Art of Taste presenting a unique light and art installation for the public.

8. No hidden fee

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No hidden fee incurred for the usage of audio visual equipment like built-in sound system, 2 wireless mics, projector. Event marketing promotion and circulation to our patrons and mailing list is provided. There is no additional cleaning fee incurred. For major Pop-up, Fashion show, Flea market, Product launch, Private wedding solemnization or birthday party, training workshops, media functions, prize presentations etc event setup and installation or VIP receptions, you are advised to bring your cleaning team and security clearance team for traffic control.

10. Technical supports available

We at Visual Arts Centre understand that for events like Pop-up, Fashion show, Flea market, Product launch, Private wedding solemnization or birthday party, training workshops, media functions, prize presentations etc, there will be handful logistics preparation and coordination required from floorplan setup and design, unloading and loading at loading bay, amenities usage and instructions like aircond, tables and chairs for registration and guests, microphones and sound system check, vendors arrangements etc

During handover and event day till teardown day, our experienced professional event planner team are available to guide on hooks hanging and installation and ensure good acoustic for microphones without echo. We are also available to troubleshoot and advice loading bay usage and AV sound system issue. This will ensure smooth event operation and good event experience!

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Coco Chanel Cafe Pop-up event at Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery 

Endless possibilites! Clarins held a live showcase during their product launch event at Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery Space

Venue Hire For Art & Design Exhibitions, Product Launches, Boutique Flea Markets and Events

  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$4,800/7days
&
S$650/days
for each subsequent day
S$150
for every additional hour
*first day Tue by dafault
Mon-Fri
S$2,000 nett/day
Sat-Sun
S$2,500 nett/day
S$150 /per additional hour
Fri-Sun
S$3,600 nett
Mon-Thu
S$950 nett/day
S$150 /per additional hour
*(SPECIAL PROMOTION)
for Thu to Sun
11am-8pm or 1pm-10pm
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 deily 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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Product Launch and Lifestyle Events With A Creative Vision

( Pop-up, Fashion show, Flea market, Product launch, Private wedding solemnisation, Birthday party, Training workshops, Media Functions, Presentation etc )

The exhibition gallery is open and accepting of product launch events with a creative and artistic approach. Some of the most inspiring and different product launches have been held at the Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery, such as the first COCO Chanel Cafe Pop Up Exhibition presenting art activities and a cafe experience, and the Asahi Super Dry – The Art of Taste presenting a unique light and art installation for the public. 

Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery Venue Hire – Lifestyle boutique fair, Flea market and pop-up events. Hire our city centralised gallery space to promote your product and services! Create a unique brand awareness and visually appealing display through customised entrance at our outdoor exhibition gallery green corridor area. You may install partition entrance with your company logo and pop-up event title to bring your mascots alive and to create a special Instagrammable posts for your pop-up event patrons! 

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Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery Venue Hire – Fashion show event. Transform our spacious open space into catwalk runway, display your wonderful fashion designs to the world!

Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery Venue Hire – Fashion showcases and launch. 

The exhibition gallery allows for various fashion presentations such as catwalk shows, photoshoots and fashion and jewellery display, often with collaborations with designers and artists too! Come up with your own innovative product showcase exhibition to woo and wow your audience!

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Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery Venue Hire – Product launch event. Features customised art installation, bringing alive captivating and sensorial musical light show!  
space for hire, venue hire for exhibition gallery, top central venue for rent in Singapore, Visual Arts Centre
space for hire, venue hire for exhibition gallery, top central venue for rent in Singapore, Visual Arts Centre
Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery Venue Hire – Outdoor performance event. Transform our spacious gallery space into performance art theatre , bring your musical ambience alive!
The Exhibition Gallery is a spacious rectangular space of 23 metres long and 7 metres wide, with a capacity of 160 people standing. It is fully equipped with amenities and logistics to cater to your event needs.
The Exhibition Gallery is a 23 by 7 metre space that can hold 160 standing people, fully equipped for event needs.
To enquire about hire rates for less than 7 full days or for more days, please contact us:

Opening Night

It is always nice to have an opening ceremony for your event or exhibition  to celebrate its success and to create more awareness to the public. We will provide you with the required logistics such as wireless microphones, a small podium, cocktail tables, and seatings. We also work very closely with Stamford Catering and can arrange food and refreshments for your event!

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The Exhibition Gallery is a spacious rectangular space of 23 metres long and 7 metres wide, with a capacity of 160 people standing.

In close proximity to nearby shopping and entertainment centres – the Plaza Singapura Shopping Centre –  and just a few steps away from Dhoby Ghaut MRT, Visual Arts Centre is directly accessible by public transportation and boasts a high walk-in traffic rate.  Art lovers and patrons attending professional art training courses at the studio are regular visitors to the exhibition gallery.

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Location

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

Directions to Visual Arts Centre

  • By Driving

    If you are driving, parking is available at nearby malls and buildings: Plaza Singapura, UBS and The Cathay, all within a short walk. Visual Arts Centre is visible when driving from both Penang and Orchard Roads. Drop-off point is at Penang Road/Orchard Road.

  • By Public Transport

    Taking the MRT, alight at Dhoby Ghaut train station, which is an interchange for all three distinct lines (i.e red, yellow, and purple lines). Visual Arts Centre is a 60 metre walk from either Exit B or Exit A of the Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, with direct lift access available from the basement Dhoby Ghaut MRT exchange (shops & eateries). Bus stops and taxi stands are available within a 100 metre radius.

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