ARH IGNITE Mentorship Programme 2.0
The IGNITE Mentorship Programme aims to address the development needs at different SEP career stages and to create opportunities for sustained engagement within the arts SEP community, following the pilot run in 2024.
Last updated 9 March 2026
IGNITE 2.0 in 2026: Growing Your Practice with Young Artist Award Recipients
The Arts Resource Hub's (ARH) IGNITE Mentorship Programme returns in January 2026 with nine Young Artist Award (YAA) recipients as mentors!
IGNITE 2.0 is a six-month structured mentorship programme designed to guide early-career arts practitioners. The programme provides art form-specific approaches and networks in developing their artistic practice through the guidance of Singapore’s leading arts talents.
These mentees represent a diverse range of artistic disciplines, including performing arts, visual arts, and more. Each will be paired with an experienced mentor to guide them on their seven-month journey.
Mentees were selected through an interview process. And they will go through monthly group sessions featuring sharing by mentors and guest speakers, accessing networking opportunities and fostering communities of practice among participants.
Here is the full list of IGNITE 2.0 mentors and mentees:
Mentors | Mentees | |
|---|---|---|
Dr Chen Yan Yun Multi-disciplinary artist exploring grief, scars, and time's impact on botanical and human forms through drawing, animation, installation, and sculpture | Tan Hui Ying Natalia | Visual artist and co-founder of Singapore Eco Arts Festival who incorporates weaving and community-engaged arts in her practice |
Esme Tan Hui Xuan | Graduate from University of the Arts London whose practice explores the intimate relationship between humans and their surroundings through pigments on silk and memory drawing | |
Ezzam Rahman Multi-disciplinary artist specialising in installation and performance art, known for using unconventional materials and exploring themes of impermanence and value | Tang Wen Yu Dorcas | Artist, illustrator and children's book author passionate about sustainable well-being |
Fatin Nur Anisah | Illustrator-researcher keen on community and grassroots-led movements in the creative scene | |
Evan Low Award-winning music producer and director known for cross-disciplinary work, co-writing National Day songs, and mentoring emerging talent through various platforms | Afiqah Amir | Co-Founder and Creative Director of AKAR, a hybrid creative label supporting local musicians through storytelling-driven marketing and audience engagement strategies |
Dr Philip Tan Internationally renowned creative director, composer and educator with 30+ years experience creating multimedia storytelling works across over 30 countries | Ng Han Siong Edmund | Composer, songwriter, and music producer passionate about storytelling through music |
Ruth Ling Award-winning artist, producer and entrepreneur bridging creativity and commerce, with experience touring internationally and founding Red Roof Records | Tan Ting Yan Rebecca | NAFA graduate specialising in music composition, arrangement and sound design for theatre |
Lim Shien Hian | Theatre practitioner interested in the role of arts for Singaporeans and internationalisation efforts for local works | |
Ian Loy Theatre-maker and founder of MySuperFuture Theatrical Productions specialising in theatre for young audiences, with extensive work in community and educational projects | Zhang Yuan Peggy | Year 2 Masters student at NAFA focusing on contemporary Chinese theatre and children's theatre |
Meryllyn-Faith Tan Hsin Yuen | Writer and applied drama practitioner whose work explores performance, memory, and cultural storytelling | |
Liu Xiaoyi Artist, curator, educator, cultural strategist, and Artistic Director of Emergency Stairs; known for pushing theatrical boundaries and building cross-border platforms for independent artists | Tay Kai Xin Ranice | Founder of WUSHIREN Theatre and Fei Mu Best Actress Award recipient |
Tan You Jia Euginia | Multi-disciplinary writer with experience in poetry, creative non-fiction, translation and playwriting | |
Zhuo ZiHao Contemporary dance artist and founding member of T.H.E Dance Company, now working as independent artist collaborating with children and people with disabilities | Zhao Xiaoqing Daisy | Theatre practitioner trained at ITI whose work moves between devised theatre, puppetry and community-based performance |
Benedict Lim Fang Jun | Writer and theatremaker fascinated by the fluidity of relationships and liminal moments | |
Gabriel Chan Lighting designer working across theatre, dance, music concerts and live events, known for designs with Singapore Repertory Theatre and National Day Parade | Darren Lee | Theatre practitioner transitioning from lighting technician to lighting designer after 13 years in the industry |
The mentorship programme is conceptualised and produced by Jeffrey Tan, Theatre Director, Arts Educator, and Creative Producer.
We look forward to witnessing the artistic growth and professional development of these talented mentees as they embark on their mentorship journey with Singapore's leading arts practitioners.
Check out this interview to learn more about the mentorship programme.
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Past Participants:
The ARH IGNITE Mentorship Programme was launched in 2024, providing structured guidance and professional development, supporting early-career, self-employed arts practitioners.