Indie Creative Forum 2A: A Deep-Dive Into Being an Indie Visual Artist

Kickstart your creative career with a series of insight-sharing forums and guided workshops by practising independent artists and musicians.

✔ Get insights and an overview of the independent visual art and music landscape

✔ Be equipped with practical tools and an actionable roadmap to build yourself a sustainable and fulfilling arts career

✔ Meet mentors and like-minded individuals to exchange ideas for future collaborative opportunities

Click here for an overview of the full program (PDF).

• Guest Introduction: who they are and what they do within their niches (Typical projects or gigs in their chosen niche)

• Their journeys towards becoming a professional within their niches

• Differences between the different paths and what aspiring artists can expect in that role

• Unique challenges they have encountered in their industry, and insights to overcoming them

• How they have used social media and technology to expand and grow their careers in visual art

• QnA

Date: 24th September 2021 (Friday)

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Venue: National Gallery Singapore, Rooftop Studios, Level 5

Event Advisory:

Due to COVID restrictions, seating capacity is limited. A token fee of $5 is required to reserve a seat in this forum.

There will be no ticket sales at the door. All tickets must be purchased by 24th Sept 2021, 1200hrs.

As the event is supported by National Arts Council (NAC), attendee names will be made known to NAC after the event.

Please note that proof being fully vaccinated (2nd dose of vaccination more than 14 days before event date) or a negative PET (valid for 24 hours, including duration of event) is required for all attendees. There will be no on-site testing for this event.

All sessions will be conducted in line with prevailing SMM guidelines.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes earlier for SafeEntry check-in and registration.

In the event of cancellation due to COVID-19, your ticket will be fully refunded. Please allow us 3-5 working days to process the refund.

Click here for a PDF with details of the full program.

Kelly Limerick

Kelly Limerick is a Singaporean artist working primarily in crochet and knit. Having first picked up crochet in 1997 when she was 7 years old, she has stretched this traditional craft beyond predictable patterns and challenges the stigma of crochet being a ‘granny craft’. Often freestyled without sketches, her creations range from soft sculptures to large-scale installations, which aim to provide immersive experiences by engaging the site. While pursuing technique by delving deep into crochet and its long history, her work aims to reframe this craft in contemporary times and question the relevance of slow art in a fast-paced society. @kllylmrck

Elisa Liu

Elisa Liu is a contemporary visual artist, who works primarily with texture mediums and acrylic paints. One of Singapore's emerging artistic talents, she brings an exciting new perspective into the art world through her vibrant and expressive-style paintings. An active contributor to the local and regional arts sector, Elisa is frequently engaged to conduct talks and workshops at various corporate, charity and community events. To date, she has worked with international schools and MOE schools, as well as established organizations such as Club Rainbow Singapore, Xin Yuan Community Care, Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH), Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (CPAS) and Touch Community Services.@elisaliuart

Jin An

Jin An is a singer-songwriter and music producer in the mandopop industry. With over 8 years of songwriting and performance experience, she has been signed by various music publishing companies for her musical talents. Since her first independent release in 2016, Jin An has headlined in numerous events in Singapore, Taiwan and China, such as the ‘好in::乐’series by Esplanade and Wake Up Festival in Chiayi, Taiwan. She also produces multi-disciplinary projects like "Wallflowers: Sights and Sounds of Singapore" and hosts a podcast called the "Why Why Why Show". @chengjinan

Indie Creative is an initiative by independent artists and musicians, for aspiring artists and musicians.

Founded by Jin An, Pew and Elisa Liu, it stems from their mutual wish for a platform to meet mentors and peers, back when they were first starting out on their independent music and art careers.

As creatives, they believe in the importance of community, and the synergies that come with collaborating and learning from each other.

We hope that this network can serve as a starting point for aspiring and emerging creatives, and that you'll join us on this journey!

Follow us on social media for program updates:

Instagram: @indiecreativesg

Facebook: Indie Creative Sg

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Supported by the National Arts Council. #SGCultureAnywhere

Limited seating. Reserve your seat now!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

National Gallery Singapore, 1 Saint Andrew's Road, Singapore, Singapore