Entire Space at Visual Art Centre - Macpherson Gallery

Creative Space in a Gallery · Whole venue

  4 reviews  â€“ 
140 Paya Lebar Road, #03-04 AZ@ Paya Lebar Building, Singapore 409015, Singapore, 409015 –
Macpherson MRT Station (100 m)

About this space

The perfect event venue in Singapore for art exhibitions, birthday parties, pop-up and boutique fairs, corporate networking / meeting functions, product launches, book launches and various private or corporate events!

> Centralised location - Visual Arts Centre MacPherson Gallery & Studio (1400SQF)
> Highly accessible via both driving (direct parking), and MRT (1 minute walk from Exit A), wheelchair-friendly
> Versatile event uses and set up
> Full hanging system and artwork hanging hooks
> Affordable hire rates
> Provision of logistics such as tables and chairs
> Provision of projector ($80/day) or $40/half day
> Pantry area with hot and cold water, tea bags and coffee provided

Hire Rates:
Weekday Mon- Fri: $110/hour (minimum 4H), additional hour at $100/H
Weekend Sat - Sun: $500/3 hours (from 1pm onwards*), additional hour at $100/H

*Weekday or weekend hire which requires hire timing between 7am-12 midnight may be discussed.
$500 refundable security deposit applies

Type of events:
- Art & Design Exhibitions
- Pop-up or Flea Market
- Corporate Meetings
- Team Bonding or Staff Retreat Workshops
- Training Program
- Product Launches
- Media Functions
- Birthday Party
- Hen's Night Party
- Social Party
- Private Dancing Event
and many more!

Capacity of venue
- Theatre sitting 90pax, cluster or boardroom seating at 70pax
- Standing capacity at 125pax

Logistics:
1. 75cmx1.8m Standard table (IBM table or foldable table) X 3
- able to accommodate 6pax under cluster table sitting
2. Chairs X 20 pieces (white foldable)
3. Professional Art Hanging System
4. 30 Hooks (more may be requested depending on availability)
5. Sound and microphone system
6. Toilet within space (additional toilet available on the same level)
7. Pantry area - with hot and cold water, tea and coffee provided & inclusive of the hire
Remarks: all provided and complimentary for exhibitors hiring the Gallery Space


Event offers and packages

Hen Party Offers

S$850 min. spend
Optional Catering: $25nett/pax with min 25pax
HEN'S NIGHT LIFE DRAWING PARTY
S$850 minimum spend
HEN'S NIGHT LIFE DRAWING PARTY (Suitable for anyone from 16YO!)
Choose from male or female model!
( Full professional teacher's guidance | All art materials provided )
$850nett for up to 12pax, every additional pax – $65nett

Duration: 2H
Workshop outline:

Settle down in studio along with the bride-to-be and other beautiful bridesmaids.
>> You are free to bring along wine & food ( mini fridge available!) of your choice to make it as wild as you like!

The studio will be set up just right for the workshop, where all of you will be surrounding the model.

Model will either be doing some short poses or a long pose, with some breaks in between.
During his/her pose, you will all be observing him/her facial features and/or details on his/her body.
>> You may decorate the studio as you wish and/or bring your own props for the model!

At the end of the workshop, bond over this new experience and bring back home the masterpieces you created that night!

Kids Party Offers

S$850 min. spend
Optional Catering: $25nett/pax with min 25pax
Art Jamming Birthday Party
S$850 minimum spend
ART JAMMING BIRTHDAY PARTY ( Suitable for anyone below 8YO and above!)
Choose from Art and Craft Activity, Acrylic Painting, Chinese Ink Painting, Tote Bag Painting, Mask Painting, Jumping Clay Sculpting or other customised activities!
( Full professional art trained instructors guidance | All art materials provided )
$850nett for up to 12pax, every additional pax – $65nett

Durations:
For ages 8YO and below: 1.5 hrs of art activity
For ages 8YO and above: 2 hrs of art activity

> They can bring home all of their masterpieces after a fun day!
All materials including canvas, paints, brushes, tools, and aprons will be provided!
Light refreshments and drinks are complimentary.


(1) Art Jamming Themed Birthday Party
2 Hours art jamming programme with choice of theme for minimum 12pax
> Canvas size of 30 x 30cm or 30 x 40cm flat canvas (1 canvas per pax)
> All art materials and facilitation provided

(2) Kids T-shirt Painting Birthday Party
2 Hours programme for 8 years old
> Choice of theme for Art Jamming (Cartoon, Anime, Animal and various themes)
> Bring your own T-shirt to paint
> All art materials provided, t-shirt painting tools, paints and brushes

Optional Catering: $25nett/pax with min 25pax

Birthday Party Offers

S$850 min. spend
Optional Catering: $25nett/pax with min 25pax
Art Jamming Birthday Party
S$850 minimum spend
ART JAMMING BIRTHDAY PARTY ( Suitable for anyone below 8YO and above!)
Choose from Art and Craft Activity, Acrylic Painting, Chinese Ink Painting, Tote Bag Painting, Mask Painting, Jumping Clay Sculpting or other customised activities!
( Full professional art trained instructors guidance | All art materials provided )
$850nett for up to 12pax, every additional pax – $65nett

Durations:
For ages 8YO and below: 1.5 hrs of art activity
For ages 8YO and above: 2 hrs of art activity

> They can bring home all of their masterpieces after a fun day!
All materials including canvas, paints, brushes, tools, and aprons will be provided!
Light refreshments and drinks are complimentary.


(1) Art Jamming Themed Birthday Party
2 Hours art jamming programme with choice of theme for minimum 12pax
> Canvas size of 30 x 30cm or 30 x 40cm flat canvas (1 canvas per pax)
> All art materials and facilitation provided

(2) Kids T-shirt Painting Birthday Party
2 Hours programme for 8 years old
> Choice of theme for Art Jamming (Cartoon, Anime, Animal and various themes)
> Bring your own T-shirt to paint
> All art materials provided, t-shirt painting tools, paints and brushes

Optional Catering: $25nett/pax with min 25pax

Meeting Offers

S$330 min. spend
Optional Catering: $25nett/pax with min 25pax
Meeting or Staff Retreat
S$330 minimum spend
MEETING OR STAFF RETREAT ACTIVITIES
($330 for 3H space usage inclusive of setup and teardown)

> Provision of logistics such as tables and chairs
> Provision of projector ($80/day) or $40/half day
> Wireless mic is provided
Complimentary Pantry area with hot and cold water, tea bags and coffee provided

Prices

Sunday
13:00 – 0:00
from S$170 hire fee per hour
Per hour
13:00 – 0:00
from S$170 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include GST.
- Weekdays: $440/4hrs - $100/additional hour
Or $900 per day / 9 Hours, weekdays anytime from 10am-9pm, $100/additional hour beyond 9 hours
- Weekends: $500/3hrs - $100/additional hour
Or $1500 per day / 9 Hours, weekdays anytime from 1pm-midnight
Monday
8:00 – 0:00
from S$110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from S$110 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include GST.
- Weekdays: $440/4hrs - $100/additional hour
Or $900 per day / 9 Hours, weekdays anytime from 10am-9pm, $100/additional hour beyond 9 hours
- Weekends: $500/3hrs - $100/additional hour
Or $1500 per day / 9 Hours, weekdays anytime from 1pm-midnight
Tuesday
8:00 – 0:00
from S$110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from S$110 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include GST.
- Weekdays: $440/4hrs - $100/additional hour
Or $900 per day / 9 Hours, weekdays anytime from 10am-9pm, $100/additional hour beyond 9 hours
- Weekends: $500/3hrs - $100/additional hour
Or $1500 per day / 9 Hours, weekdays anytime from 1pm-midnight
Wednesday
8:00 – 0:00
from S$110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from S$110 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include GST.
- Weekdays: $440/4hrs - $100/additional hour
Or $900 per day / 9 Hours, weekdays anytime from 10am-9pm, $100/additional hour beyond 9 hours
- Weekends: $500/3hrs - $100/additional hour
Or $1500 per day / 9 Hours, weekdays anytime from 1pm-midnight
Thursday
8:00 – 0:00
from S$110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from S$110 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include GST.
- Weekdays: $440/4hrs - $100/additional hour
Or $900 per day / 9 Hours, weekdays anytime from 10am-9pm, $100/additional hour beyond 9 hours
- Weekends: $500/3hrs - $100/additional hour
Or $1500 per day / 9 Hours, weekdays anytime from 1pm-midnight
Friday
8:00 – 0:00
from S$110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from S$110 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include GST.
- Weekdays: $440/4hrs - $100/additional hour
Or $900 per day / 9 Hours, weekdays anytime from 10am-9pm, $100/additional hour beyond 9 hours
- Weekends: $500/3hrs - $100/additional hour
Or $1500 per day / 9 Hours, weekdays anytime from 1pm-midnight
Saturday
13:00 – 0:00
from S$170 hire fee per hour
Per hour
13:00 – 0:00
from S$170 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include GST.
- Weekdays: $440/4hrs - $100/additional hour
Or $900 per day / 9 Hours, weekdays anytime from 10am-9pm, $100/additional hour beyond 9 hours
- Weekends: $500/3hrs - $100/additional hour
Or $1500 per day / 9 Hours, weekdays anytime from 1pm-midnight
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Capacity

Standing
up to 125
Dining
up to 75
Theatre
up to 90
Boardroom
up to 50
Cabaret
up to 60
U-Shaped
up to 30
Classroom
up to 70

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue doesn’t provide alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

- No smoking in the building.
- Additional fee will be charged for damages.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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Reviews and ratings

(4 reviews and ratings - )

BH
Brandon H.
July 2024
Team Building · 70 guests
4.7
AB
ALLAN B.
April 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
RM
Rizwan M.
April 2024
Excellent communication
5.0

Nestled within the vibrant cityscape of Singapore, the Visual Arts Centre's MacPherson Gallery and Studio beckon art enthusiasts and event organizers alike to a haven of creativity at 140 Paya Lebar Rd,

Amidst the recovery and rejuvenation, the MacPherson Gallery and Studio offer a splendid, capacious environment, suffused with natural light, making it an ideal canvas for a diverse array of art-centric events and activities. The resurgence of businesses in Singapore is mirrored in the art sector, as evidenced by the increased frequency of art exhibitions, art appreciation events, art auctions, art parties, and art workshops.

With its strategic location, the venue presents itself as a beacon of accessibility, boasting convenient parking facilities and close proximity to the MacPherson MRT station. This dedicated event space is thoughtfully designed, featuring a sophisticated interior that bathes the surroundings in bright light, creating an ambiance that effortlessly complements the artistic spirit it encapsulates.

As you step into the Visual Arts Centre – you are greeted by a harmonious blend of dimensions and architectural features that seamlessly meld into the overall atmosphere. The spaciousness of the venue allows for the unfurling of artistic expressions, making it an ideal canvas for exhibitions and workshops alike. The artistic design of the interior serves as a backdrop, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal and providing a fitting setting for social functions.

Planning and organizing events at the MacPherson Gallery and Studio for the upcoming year of 2024 promise not only a celebration of creativity but also an immersion into an environment where artistry meets accessibility. This versatile space is not merely a venue; it is a canvas waiting to be filled with the strokes of inspiration, a testament to the evolving landscape of the arts in Singapore.


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