The Culture Academy’s second international thought leadership conference on Reviving and Revitalising Cities and Spaces through Arts and Culture was held on 7th December 2017. The conference discussed the role of arts and culture in the revitalisation of cities, how arts and culture can breathe new life into familiar environments and create liveable places for citizens and communities.

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Various Authors

5MB

9 Chapters

Message From Director

Ms Thangamma Karthigesu, Director, Education and Outreach, National Heritage Board

4 mins read, 480KB

Preface

Dr Kenson Kwok, Founding Director, Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum and The Peranakan Museum

9 mins read, 496KB

Revitalising Our City Through Arts and Culture – Speech by Ms Grace Fu

Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, (Former Min/MCCY)

10 mins read, 545KB

Responsibilities and Opportunities for Arts and Cultural Institutions in A Multicultural, Creative City

Mr Douglas Gautier, Chief Executive Officer and Artistic Director, Adelaide Festival Centre

11 mins read, 1MB

Is There Such A Thing As Arts and Culturally Led Economic Renewal?

Dr Rebecca Coates, Director, Shepparton Art Museum

19 mins read, 572KB

Reviving and Revitalising A Unesco World Heritage City

Mr Joe Sidek, Chairman, Penang Arts Council

21 mins read, 3MB

Anchors and Bridges: The Work of The Singapore National Arts Council in Cultural Diversity

Mr Kenneth Kwok, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Symphony Orchestra

17 mins read, 591KB

The Artist’s Role in Society

Mr Jumaldi Alfi

20 mins read, 583KB

The Catalytic Effect of Creative Place-Making

Mr Adib Jalal, Co-Founder and Director, Shophouse & Co

15 mins read, 1MB