Over $45 million was donated by 91 organisations and 313 individuals. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - More than $45 million was donated to the arts in 2022, a significant increase from $32.1 million in 2021 and $39.1 million in 2020.
Organised by the National Arts Council, the awards were created in 1983 to recognise individuals and organisations that have contributed generously to the development of the arts, whether with cash or in-kind donations. The 404 patrons is an all-time high for the awards, an increase of 25 per cent from 323 in 2021. 2022 also saw a 45 per cent rise in first-time patrons from 2021.
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