UOB Artbeat
Experience art beyond the canvas
From 29 to 30 August and 4 to 6 September 2026
Opening hours: 11am to 6pm
Venue: Artspace@Helutrans
39 Keppel Road, #01-05, Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Singapore 089065
Opening hours: 11am to 6pm
Venue: Artspace@Helutrans
39 Keppel Road, #01-05, Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Singapore 089065
Admission is free.
As part of UOB's long-standing commitment to championing the arts and making art more accessible to the community, UOB Artbeat aims to create opportunities for visitors to explore, learn and be inspired through interactive exhibits and hands-on workshops.
To mark the opening of UOB Artbeat, UOB is proud to be the co-presenter of Art After Hours, a programme under 2026 Singapore Gallery Month, organised by Art Galleries Association of Singapore (AGAS). UOB Artbeat will serve as a key highlight of the programme, with extended viewing hours as galleries across Tanjong Pagar Distripark remain open into the evening.
As part of UOB's long-standing commitment to championing the arts and making art more accessible to the community, UOB Artbeat aims to create opportunities for visitors to explore, learn and be inspired through interactive exhibits and hands-on workshops.
To mark the opening of UOB Artbeat, UOB is proud to be the co-presenter of Art After Hours, a programme under 2026 Singapore Gallery Month, organised by Art Galleries Association of Singapore (AGAS). UOB Artbeat will serve as a key highlight of the programme, with extended viewing hours as galleries across Tanjong Pagar Distripark remain open into the evening.
Celebrating Talent, Inspiring Minds
This festival features the 2026 UOB Painting of the Year (POY) Emerging Artists
Finalists’ Showcase, as well as the UOB Art Collection: Beyond the Canvas and art
conservation workshops.
2026 UOB Painting of the Year Emerging Artists Finalists’ Showcase
2026 UOB Painting of the Year Emerging Artists Finalists’ Showcase
This showcase highlights outstanding artworks from this year’s UOB POY
competition, recognising the creative contributions of emerging artists and
encouraging them to continue developing their craft. See it up close and get
inspired!
UOB Art Collection: Beyond the Canvas*
UOB Art Collection: Beyond the Canvas*
Discover the UOB Art Collection through a sensory experience, where you can
explore art-making materials through touch and gain fresh insights into the
creative process behind each piece.
A special highlight is the showcase of works by Cultural Medallion recipient and UOB Painting of the Year artist Goh Beng Kwan.
A special highlight is the showcase of works by Cultural Medallion recipient and UOB Painting of the Year artist Goh Beng Kwan.
Art Workshop*
Art Workshop*
Step behind the scenes and experience the art of conservation. Learn how artworks
are preserved and uncover the craftsmanship involved. Perfect for curious minds
of all ages, these free workshops offer a unique opportunity to connect with art
beyond the canvas.
Recommended for 7 years old and above.
Workshop slots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Recommended for 7 years old and above.
Workshop slots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
1. Hidden Images: Discovering Art through Infrared
What secrets can a painting hold beneath its surface? In this workshop,
participants will discover how conservators use infrared examination to
investigate paintings, revealing underlying drawings, inscriptions and traces of
an artwork's making. Guided by conservators from BARC Labs, you'll create your
own artwork with concealed layers before using infrared imaging to uncover the
surprise beneath.
2. Filling in the Blanks: The Art of Conservation
How do conservators restore a damaged artwork when parts of the original image
have been lost?
This is a workshop that introduces participants to the principles of visual reintegration and the thoughtful decisions that shape conservation practice. Guided by conservators from BARC Labs, participants will discover how retouching is used to reintegrate areas of loss while respecting the integrity of the original artwork. Through a hands-on exercise using Tratteggio and Mimetic techniques, participants will experience the careful balance between restoration, interpretation and preservation.
See workshop schedule and register here.
This is a workshop that introduces participants to the principles of visual reintegration and the thoughtful decisions that shape conservation practice. Guided by conservators from BARC Labs, participants will discover how retouching is used to reintegrate areas of loss while respecting the integrity of the original artwork. Through a hands-on exercise using Tratteggio and Mimetic techniques, participants will experience the careful balance between restoration, interpretation and preservation.
See workshop schedule and register here.
*Proudly commissioned by UOB and led by BARC Labs.
Come join us for these events!
UOB Artbeat x Art After Hours
UOB Artbeat x Art After Hours
Co-presented by UOB and AGAS
The event is an activation of Tanjong Pagar Distripark, where art galleries within the premises will open late into the night, accompanied by various fringe activities as a celebration of art. UOB Artbeat will headline the evening, allowing visitors to view the 2026 Emerging Artists Finalists’ Showcase and UOB Art Collection: Beyond the Canvas, at extended hours.
Pick up an Art Passport and collect all seven stickers at participating art galleries to redeem an instant photo and exclusive art merchandise. Redemption is available while stocks last.
Additionally, be among the first 50 participants to complete the passport and enjoy a complimentary Flowerscape Workshop by Hullabaloo Studio – A flower-arrangement workshop by the social enterprise in support of PWD (people with disabilities) artists’ livelihoods.
No registration required. By walk-ins only
Saturday, 29 August (One night only)
5pm to 9pm
The event is an activation of Tanjong Pagar Distripark, where art galleries within the premises will open late into the night, accompanied by various fringe activities as a celebration of art. UOB Artbeat will headline the evening, allowing visitors to view the 2026 Emerging Artists Finalists’ Showcase and UOB Art Collection: Beyond the Canvas, at extended hours.
Pick up an Art Passport and collect all seven stickers at participating art galleries to redeem an instant photo and exclusive art merchandise. Redemption is available while stocks last.
Additionally, be among the first 50 participants to complete the passport and enjoy a complimentary Flowerscape Workshop by Hullabaloo Studio – A flower-arrangement workshop by the social enterprise in support of PWD (people with disabilities) artists’ livelihoods.
No registration required. By walk-ins only
Saturday, 29 August (One night only)
5pm to 9pm
How to get here
By Bus
Hop onto any of the buses: 10, 30, 57, 80, 97, 97e, 100, 131, 145 and alight at
bus stop no. 14061 (Opposite former Railway Station) along Keppel Road.
By MRT
Alight at nearest MRT station – Cantonment MRT (Circle Line).
Exit via 1 and walk 4 min (220m)
Exit via 1 and walk 4 min (220m)
By Taxi / Private Transport
Alight at Singapore Art Museum, walk up the stairs, turn left and walk
straight.
By Car
Parking is available along the front and sides of Blk 37 and 39. Parking fee
applies.