The Business Times Budding Artists Fund

13/08/2026

ChildAid 2026 is back on 13 & 14 November! For the first time as a festival with free admission, it will unfold over several hours, with audiences being able to move between and check out more performances.

Another first - adult performers can now audition, as long as their act features at least one key performer aged 19 or below, allowing cross-generational collaboration and mentorship.

Now in its 21st edition, the event has raised more than S$32 million for two charities, one of which is The Business Times Budding Artists Fund, collectively helping more than 230,000 disadvantaged children and youth over the years.

Check out The Business Times' feature!

The annual charity event is opening up to a wider community with free admission and a flexible experience Read more at The Business Times.

30/07/2026

Psst psst... ahead of the month celebrating Singapore's National Day, we were told that Cafe One O at 10 Square will be launching a Chef's Edition of local favourite Mee Siam, celebrating the nation's birthday while supporting The Business Times Budding Artists Fund.

We asked our chefs why Mee Siam, and were let in on how our chefs made Singapore their home after leaving their native country - yes, you guessed it, Thailand, or once known as Siam. Word has it that Mee Siam literally means "Siamese noodles". Having made its way into the lives of Singaporeans now, our chefs are offering their version of it from 📅Mon 3 Aug📅 at Cafe One O!

We want you to see and savour the dish in person - and tell us if you taste our chefs' Thai-inspired culinary style, shaped by their life and experiences in Singapore.

21/07/2026

With Spain newly crowned FIFA World Cup 2026™ champ (and fans of different timezones settling back to routine), we thank the 16 business leaders have come together for The Business Times World Cup 2026 CEO Challenge, a friendly initiative held in support of and raised S$17,000 for The Business Times Budding Artists Fund (BT BAF).

The CEO Challenge celebrates the spirit of sport while bringing together Singapore's business community in support of a meaningful cause. The enthusiastic participation underscores a shared commitment to giving back through BT BAF, which aims to provide children and youths from underserved or financially disadvantaged backgrounds the access to arts education and opportunities, helping them develop confidence, creativity and potential through the arts.

Till the next World Cup ⚽

22/06/2026

Art has the power to tell stories, spark ideas, and inspire change.
If you're 13–19 and love creating, this is your moment.
✨ Enter the 13–19 Art Prize 2026.
Submit your registration and artwork by 31 July 2026.
Link in bio

22/06/2026

Your next artwork could be your best one yet.
Create it. Submit it. Share your vision with the world.
✨ Open to ages 13–19
🎨 Painting • Mixed Media • Digital Art
Submit your registration and artwork by 31 July 2026!
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22/06/2026

POV: That artwork you create recently in your room could actually win something. 👀
Submit it to the 13–19 Art Prize.
🎨 Painting • Mixed Media • Digital Art
📢 Open to ages 13–19
Submit your registration and artwork by 31 July 2026.
Link in bio

22/06/2026

Every masterpiece starts with an idea.
What's yours?
Submit your artwork to the 13–19 Art Prize and let your creativity shine.
Submit your registration and artwork by 31 July 2026.
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🎨 Open to youths aged 13–19

04/06/2026

Last chance to visit.
Exhibition is only open till 5 June, 4pm.

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience—and be part of—Collected Chapters: Christine Mak.

29/05/2026

An evening of art, stories, and meaningful conversations. ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening preview of Collected Chapters: Christine Mak on the evening of 26 May.

Bringing together works spanning decades of the artist’s life and practice, the exhibition offered a rare glimpse into the memories, reflections, and journeys behind each piece — reminding us how art can quietly hold the stories of a life lived.

More than an exhibition, Collected Chapters is also about impact. Proceeds from artwork acquisitions support The Business Times Budding Artists Fund (BT BAF) and The Olive Tree Fund, extending these stories beyond the gallery and into the communities they serve.

We’re deeply grateful for the support, conversations, and shared moments from the evening.

The exhibition is now open to the public from 27 May to 5 June, 11am to 8pm at the Visual Arts Centre (Dhoby Gaut). Exhibition will close at 4pm on 5 June.

We look forward to welcoming you. 🤍

27/05/2026

Hello! How are you? ✨

This June holiday, we are excited to introduce our new friends from 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞! Together with 𝗔𝗶 & 𝗔𝗶𝗸𝗼, come along to meet James and his Grandma on a heartwarming little adventure filled with stories, laughter, play, and discovery ✨

From 𝟐𝟐 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟒 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞, children will step into a world where stories come alive and every adventure invites them to explore, imagine, and connect.

𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗡𝗢𝗪! We’d love to see you there.
· Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years old.
· Schools are welcome to attend as a group.

🔗 RSVP via https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Wq01csF1Lq