Campaign Story
*Update* 11 September 2020
To date, Pasar Glamour Art Aid has supported 216 individuals with grants of S$500 each, and a total of S$108,000 has been disbursed to freelance performing arts practitioners who are in financial need.
We are currently not accepting new applications for Pasar Glamour Art Aid at the moment. However, do keep a look out for further updates on this campaign page or at pasarglamour.com.
*Update* 17 June 2020
Launched on 7 April 2020, Pasar Glamour Art Aid has raised over S$136,000 to provide financial assistance to freelance and self-employed performing arts workers, who have lost jobs in the Singapore theatre, dance and music scene due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The fund provides a grant of S$500 to those in urgent financial need.
The original target of raising S$100,000 was achieved within the first three days of the campaign, thanks to an overwhelming show of support. As the fundraised amount has exceeded expectations, the campaign is no longer receiving donations at this time.
Of the total amount raised, S$25,000 was donated directly by Pasar Glamour from monies previously raised through our 2019 pre-loved charity sale . The other S$111,000 were gifts from staunch supporters of the Singapore arts scene, as well as public donations received through the charitable crowdfunding platform, Ray of Hope.
Our heartfelt thanks to all our donors who gave so generously, as well as to the many artists and celebrities, who helped promote the cause on social media through the #helpperformingarts challenge. Special thanks to the Ray of Hope team, who have provided us with the necessary administrative support.
To date, Pasar Glamour Art Aid has disbursed 151 grants of S$500, and a total of S$75,500 has been distributed to freelance performing arts practitioners in financial need. As we still have some funds remaining, second round of grant applications is now opened.
If you are a freelance performing arts practitioner, who has lost work in 2020 due to Covid-19 measures, do read on to find out if you’re eligible, and click below to apply.
Our best,
Janice Koh, Pam Oei, and Petrina Kow
Co-founders, Pasar Glamour
Grant Application
Grant amount
One-off grant of S$500.
Who can apply
Singaporean & PR self-employed (SEP) or freelance practitioners working in the performing arts sector, who have suffered loss of income due to cancelled or postponed projects arising from Covid-19 measures. These include performers, dancers, musicians, designers, technical and production crew, directors, choreographers, producers and playwrights.
We are specifically looking to help those working in the Singapore theatre, dance, and music scene, who were engaged for projects that were unexpectedly cancelled or postponed.
Please note that educators, full-time students and those currently in full-time employment are not eligible for this grant. Previously successful applicants of Pasar Glamour Art Aid may not re-apply.
How to apply
Applicants must fill in the application form, and provide the following supporting documents:
- Proof of previous paid work in theatre, dance or music between July 2019 – Jan 2020 (Eg. contracts or payslips);
- Proof of income loss in 2020 as a result of Covid-19 measures (Eg. contract, letter of offer, email correspondence);
- Income declaration, including IRAS Tax statement and bank statements;
- Details of dependants relying on your income in your household;
As our funds are limited, we hope you understand that priority will be given to those who bear heavier financial burdens, or who are deemed to be in urgent financial need.
Deadline for submissions is 17 July 2020. Applicants will be informed of the outcome by 31 July 2020.
PASAR GLAMOUR ART AID – FAQS
1. I am a performing arts student. Am I eligible?
The grant is targeted at helping freelance practitioners who rely on their performing arts work for a living, but have lost jobs during Covid-19. If you are a full-time student or if you are under 18 years of age, you will not be eligible for this grant.
2. I have a part-time job, but I also freelance occasionally in the performing arts. Can I apply?
Freelancers who earn some income from part-time employment are eligible to apply, although priority may be given to self-employed arts practitioners who rely completely on freelance work for their income.
3. I am a freelancer, but I do not have proof of paid work in the performing arts scene between July 2019 and Jan 2020. Am I eligible?
No. Unfortunately, with limited funds available, we prioritise those who have been working regularly as a freelancer, and whose income stream has been disrupted by Covid-19 measures. You would need to have at least one paid job in the ‘live’ performing arts scene between July 2019 and Jan 2020 to be eligible.
4. I am a freelancer, but I do not have any projects in 2020 that were cancelled or postponed. Can I apply?
No. Unfortunately, this fund is specifically targeted at helping practitioners who have lost jobs as a result of event cancellations and venue closures due to Covid-19.
5. I am not eligible for this grant, but I am a performing arts freelancer, who needs financial help. Where else can I seek assistance?
The government recently announced several new schemes to support families and workers. Under the Solidarity Payment, all Singaporeans aged 21 and above in 2020 will receive S$600. You can also find out if you are eligible for help under the Self-Employed Person Income Relief Scheme (SIRS), or the Temporary Relief Fund for those who have lost jobs, or lost 30% of their income due to Covid-19. More information can be found at this gov.sg page.
The National Arts Council may also be able to provide other forms of support. Check their website for details here.
6. Some of my projects have been cancelled or postponed, but I have received partial compensation for them. Will this affect my chances of getting the grant?
Even if you have received partial compensation for your cancelled or postponed project, you are still eligible to apply. We will assess each application as a whole, and consider other factors surrounding each applicant’s financial situation. However, if you have received full compensation for your cancelled project(s), please do not apply as we do not consider that as income lost.
7. I work in schools as a performing arts educator, helping to direct, teach or prepare students for school-based productions and/or concerts (E.g SYF). However, these shows were cancelled because of Covid-19. Am I eligible to apply?
At the moment, our financial assistance is prioritised for those who work full-time or part-time as freelancers in the ‘live’ theatre, dance and music industry. We are unable to provide support to those who work in education and in schools, as our resources are limited. If you are able to prove that you have had paid work in a performing arts event in the last 6 months, and you have also lost jobs due to show cancellations, you may apply. However, cancellations of school shows or concerts do not qualify.
8. What kind of projects qualify as proof of paid work in the ‘live’ performing arts?
Projects that qualify are ‘live’ performances in theatre, dance, or music sector, as these are the kinds of events that had to be unexpectedly cancelled or postponed due to stringent measures to prevent the community spread of Covid-19.
Projects that are not eligible for consideration include events for religious purposes or are held at a religious venue, private events not open to the public, fundraising events, and events being presented as part of the school or academic curriculum.
9. Why do you need to see my bank statements?
Your bank balance will give us a sense of how urgently you need cash to tide you through this challenging period. As our funds are limited, we may prioritise freelancers who have heavier financial burdens, or urgent essential expenses and bills that they can no longer afford to pay. Please be assured that we value your privacy. These documents will be treated as strictly private and confidential, and are for internal use only.
10. I am having difficulty filling out the online grant form. Is there someone who can help me?
If you have questions about the application form or criteria, you may send your questions to info@rayofhope.sg with the subject header “Pasar Glamour Art Aid application – (your name)”. We will try our best to answer your queries.
11. When must I submit my application for funding?
You can submit your grant application anytime, but it must be completed online and submitted by Friday, 17 July 2020, 2359 hrs.
Covid 19’s Impact on the Performing Arts Community
Since February 2020, the performing arts sector in Singapore has been severely impacted by the widespread cancellation of productions and events, as well as the closure of entertainment venues, as part of stringent measures to reduce the community spread of Covid-19 in Singapore.
Our performing arts community, which includes self-employed and freelance performers, directors, stage crew, musicians, designers, choreographers and playwrights, are part of Singapore’s gig economy. 47% of our arts workers are freelancers, which is significantly higher than the national proportion of our resident labour force at 14%. Many are facing tremendous financial pressure as projects come to a standstill and future work remains uncertain.
Through the years, both on stage and off, these creatives have worked hard to entertain and enrich us. Their work has given voice to our stories and experiences, and connected audiences through music, dance, and performance. They are in need right now.
Pasar Glamour is starting an emergency relief fund called Pasar Glamour Art Aid to provide urgent financial assistance ($500 grant) to Singaporean and PR freelancers working in the performing arts industry, who have been adversely affected by Covid-19 measures.
This emergency fund is targeted at helping performing arts freelancers who have lost their jobs and income overnight, and are now facing great difficulty making ends meet during this period.
Dollar-for-dollar matched funding
Pasar Glamour, in partnership with an anonymous donor, has committed $50,000 to match any donations to this fund, dollar for dollar.
The funds for Pasar Glamour Art Aid come from monies previously raised through Pasar Glamour’s pre-loved charity sale in 2019, and from the generous gift by an anonymous donor. At the moment, what we have is sufficient to support 100 individuals. By matching dollar for dollar, we hope to raise $100,000 and support more freelancers in need.
We need your help!
With matched funding from Pasar Glamour, a $500 donation, can support 2 freelancers during this difficult time.
If you are in a position to give, we will match your donation, so that your contribution will go a longer way in helping the Singapore performing arts scene. Any amount is welcome! You can also reach out to us at admin@pasarglamour.com if you have further enquiries.
Thank you and stay safe, everyone!
Our best,
Janice Koh, Pam Oei, and Petrina Kow
Co-founders, Pasar Glamour
About Pasar Glamour
Pasar Glamour is an annual pop-up event that sells pre-loved quality clothing and clothing by Singapore design labels to benefit charitable organisations in Singapore.
Founded by actresses Pam Oei, Petrina Kow and Janice Koh, it is a not-for-profit social enterprise that has partnered with numerous celebrity donors, homegrown designers and volunteers to raise funds that benefit the Arts, as well as charities supporting disadvantaged women and children in Singapore. 100% of its sales proceeds go to its beneficiaries each year. Pasar Glamour was a proud recipient of the Friend of the Arts award in 2019 from the National Arts Council.
Find out more at https://www.pasarglamour.com or follow us @pasarglamour on Instagram and Facebook.
About Ray of Hope
100% of your donations to Ray of Hope go to people in need. We do not take a cut from the funds. 100% of all campaigns are also fully verified, so you know your funds go to real people with real needs.
At Ray of Hope, we take donor accountability very seriously. Our accounts are audited annually, and there is strong governance in place to ensure that your donations are properly channeled to the beneficiaries.
Ray of Hope is a registered charity and a member of the National Council of Social Service.
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May 22, 2020
Pasar Glamour Art Aid Update
Launched on 7 April 2020, the Pasar Glamour Art Aid campaign raised over S$136,000 in less than a month. The original target of raising S$100,000 in donations was achieved within the first three days of the campaign, thanks to an overwhelming show of support from our donors. As the fundraised…Read More
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April 11, 2020
Thank you!
Thank you for helping us hit our original target of $50,000 in 3 days! As Pasar Glamour will be matching up to $50,000, we’ll have $100,000 in total to disburse to 200 Singapore freelancers in need. As we are still receiving interest in supporting this cause, we’ve decided to raise…Read More
The Musicians Guild of Singapore
Yu Hsien
Directors & Friends of I Theatre Ltd
Pasar Glamour (Matched Funding)
Anonymous (Matched Funding)
Anonymous
rae phua
Michelle Liew
Anonymous
Anonymous
Jamie Sim
Daniel Teo
Anonymous
We all have work long hours before. Take this break to recharge. Soon it\'s over
Anonymous
Anonymous
Dedicated to Andrea Jie Jie who told me about this page
Nadia Dawood
Anonymous
Cheryl Tan
Thank you for doing this for the community
Miriam Cheong
MUCH LOVE <3
Melissa Teoh
Anonymous
Johan Ding En
Prof Tommy Koh
Wen Tan
Seng Henk Goh
from The Professional Collective, on behalf of Jill Green Casting, UK, and Shan Del Vecchio, who conducted free classes and seminars, and forwarded the donations from participants.
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Linda Esther Foo
Zinnia Tan
Anonymous
Maefrize Lim
Arts is where we can find hope and live. Let\'s triumph over crisis.
Su Re Lau
Thank you for the contribution of art towards the local scene and to all its disciplines as a profession. Arts are an essential for a society to glow and grow. Keep safe!
Anonymous
Be safe to stay on.
Charlotte Goh
Anonymous
Cant wait until the oxygen we all is back: Arts & Entertainment! The spice in our daily lives!
Xuan Li Leong
Rui Xuan Ang
Danielle Zheng
Anonymous
Poetry is a necessity we can afford (and all of you, in your own ways, live poetry x) Stay strong, and know that you are valued and supported.
Xin Wei Thow
Jasmine Ng
Anonymous
Carolene Liew
Anonymous
Paterson Lau
Stay safe and stay strong!
Mia Chee
Nelson Chia
Winnie Chan
Theresa Chan
Roziman Anwar
Thank you for your efforts! Hoping this fund will help as many people possible. Take care and stay safe everyone. God bless
Stefanie Chan
Kathy Teo
Yingxiang Khoo
Jeremy and Yean
Suning Kay
Anonymous
Anonymous
Leigh Pasqual
Nat H
Eugene Lim
Kimberly Arriola
For the love of the arts and the knowledge that in times of disaster we are there to weather the storm together. <3
Anonymous
Teresa Zhou
Our arts scene in Singapore is so important and has been an important source of light and inspiration for me. Hope this little donation help <3 Thank you for starting up this fund!
Rachel Ng
Anonymous
Andrea Ee
Ong Shunmugam
Pei Qin Thong
Thank you Pam, Petrina and Janice for doing this! Pasar Glamour gurls rock socks! To fellow art-makers and theatre peeps, let’s pull up our socks and get through this period together with hope. We’ll be back.
Diana Lai
We will get through this and when we do, continue to shine for the arts
Yanling Ma
Thank you for starting this initiative!
Elaine Chong
Till the curtains rise again
KG Ng
Continue believing and doing what you do.
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Corinna Lim
For all the times that you have brought me love, hope, joy, sadness, anger - this one\'s for you.
Han Xuemei
Yan Ying Sim
Desmond Chng
Andrew Ng
David Loh
Traslin Ong
Steven Pang
Lulyn Chang
Josephine Lee
Grace Kanai
Ronny Chieng
Rei Poh
hui-ling koh
we are in this together ????
Carmen Chan
What a wonderful way to help our artists! Love you all xx
Ann hui Ching
Shangbin Xie
Caryn Riordan
Cui Yin Mok
Anonymous
Please help our artistic friends if you can!
Yi Ying Teh
Angela Ee
Anonymous
the little i can give :)
Magda Gameel
Yee Lin Ng
Weicheng Yang
We will get through this!
Mina Kaye
Rebekah Lin
Ebi Shankara
Josiah Ng
JIA YOU. Thank you for doing what you do! Please know that you are appreciated and loved. We\'ll get through this together!
David Tan
Nora Jessica Chan
Natalie Yeap
Shu an Oon
TJ Taylor
Singapore is a strong and resourceful arts scene with some amazing talents. We can all get through this together!
Joey Chia
加油?
Amalina Basyirah
Mastura Ahmad
Let’s do our part. Every donation counts!!
Shao Yang Ho
Hang in there and keep fighting the good fight!
Su Fern Hoe
Carlo Joaquin
Christian Carl Miranda
Yirong Li
Because the Arts is Love
Anonymous
Believing we will all make it through these tough times together, guys! Hang in there and I can\'t wait to support further when the shows are back on! Keep safe, stay well! <3
Anonymous
jia you during this covid19 period!! ??
Manjrie Gupta
What Goes Around Comes Around. XO.
June Cheong
Stay strong, artists! Thanx for bringing beauty into our lives and keep on doing so!
Anonymous
Laurindo Garcia
Anonymous
Margaret Thomas
Michael Chan
Tricia Tan
Anonymous
Hazwan Norly
Anonymous
thank you!
Anonymous
Nabilah Said
Keep the spirit alive, guys. Solidarity with all my friends in the arts, especially the freelancers.
Tze Ching Seet
C L
Priscilla Khong
Anonymous
Thank you for making it possible for everyone to contribute to supporting our freelancer artists!
Anonymous
Inez Tan
Lyn Chan
Heidi Yip
Sarah Ismail
Pheck Hong Tan
Have always admired arts workers for their devotion and love for the arts - kampate!
Hanna Siraj
Art keeps me alive. I hope this small contribution will also keep the arts alive in Spore. Stay strong everyone!❤
Anonymous
Anonymous
Nurul Faeezah Paijan
Anonymous
It has become very clear to me in recent months how reliant I am on the arts every single day of my life -- from listening to music, to reading books, to watching my favourite programmes on Netflix. They are necessary to the human condition; it feeds the soul. Thank you for doing what you guys do, in a world where we were taught to value economics over everything else. I would have donated more, but cash is limited, and there are so many other communities that need help. Sending love and gratitude. <3
Anonymous
Pauline Lee
Charlie Lim
Jing Huang
Hang in there!
Irene Chua
Hi all, Not attending theatre, dance, musical performances during this challenging times has left a huge void in me. We need the arts to feed our soul.. No amount is too big or small.. Please donate generously, the Singapore arts community need a helping hand to go through this difficult times!
Anonymous
Thank you for bringing the arts alive and lifting spirits and challenging thinking! God blessing and provision in this season! May we stand united and leave no one behind.
Debrah Jiang
Junfeng Boo
Karene Teo
Christina Liew
Solidarity with all the artists hustling during difficult days. Go go go!
Michelle Lim
We love you, we support you, we will get through this.
Anonymous
Jean Angus
Katherine Khoo
Zailina Z.A.
My husband is an technical theatre practitioner who lost all work from March 2020 onwards, so I believe in the struggle of arts freelancers during this time. This is all I can afford for now but I hope it helps one of you... Stay strong, guys!
Anonymous
Thanks for the campaign and jia you to all.. hopefully when work starts..we are all not picky too!
Agnes Lo
Weiliang Ke
Sean Tobin
E Lee
Jia you everybardy! Keep smiling :)
Jacky Lee
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Anonymous
tracy phillips
So grateful to the performing arts community both on and off the stage who make our city liveable and our culture rich. I know it\'s a really trying time for freelancers with gigs all dried up and no sign of improvement in the weeks ahead so I hope if you\'ve ever been moved by a performance that has allowed you to see with new eyes and through another\'s experience that you\'ll contribute too, to give these talented creatives a bit of relief and support x
austin su
To the unsung heroes of theater: thank you. Stay strong and safe.
Vivienne Tseng
You conduit!
Anonymous
Derrick Chew
Keep going & stay strong guys!
Lionel Chng
With lots of love to all of you. Thank you all for the wonderful work you do especially those behind the scenes. God bless and together, we will get there
Gao Rui Lee
Help performing arts!
rosalyn lee
Anonymous
Anonymous
Ingrid Goesnar
?be well, be safe, and healthy ?
Joanna Dong
Anonymous
Anonymous
Ivan Heng
Anonymous
Anonymous
ailyn tan
Anonymous
Stay strong! ?
Liying Su
Over these years, I have learnt that the arts is where I find respite. I don\'t know how I would have arrived at that if you hadn\'t contributed. Thank you.
Anonymous
Hang on in there!
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Bee Bee Koh
Anonymous
Hang in there everyone :)
Anonymous
To all arts practitioners / freelancers: We will get pass this! :)
Charmaine Boh
Shishir Singh
Wishing you the best in these challenging times and hope to see the curtains go up soon
Anonymous
MJ Tan
Nadia Dawood
Derek Chua
Anonymous
Chee Siong Yap
Sha-Mayn Teh
Charlotte Nors
Gaurav Kripalani
Deborah Lim
Wei Lin Liew
Connie Chan
Anonymous
Melanie Tan
Anonymous
Anonymous
Zhen Yong Tan
Samuel Tsui
Thank you for the gamut of emotions - joy, sorrow, anger, guilt, and above all, hope that you\'ve evoked in us. Here\'s a small token of appreciation and may you continue to inspire us all in the future!
Audrey Chong
Together we can make anything happen. ❤️
Akanksha R
Leonard Ng
Andrea Yip
Anonymous
Katherine Kirana
I’m part of the freelancer pool who has fulltime job and i’m blessed to be able to maintain my fulltime for the time being. Sharing some of my provision into the donation pool so we can lift each others up in times of need. Xoxo
Rachael Chen
You guys have brought us so much joy over the years. Hope this will tide you guys over this tough period.
Anonymous
Aamer Taher
Without the Arts life is darkness and so we need the Artists!
Anonymous
Yang Clement
Anonymous
Chanel Ariel
Adrian Ch
Hoping that these freelancers are able to persevere during this period & continue to contribute to the Singapore art scene after this crisis. Jia you!
Kitch Lum
Stay strong & keep healthy #sgunited
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Eileen A. Chua
Thank you for all that you do all these years.
Anonymous
Hang in there everyone!
Grace Lee-Khoo
Jeremy Fernando
with thanks, and much appreciation, to you all, dear artists, for opening our worlds to possibilities beyond our very selves ...
Kenneth Kan
Shyh Jih Lee
Jo Lin Yap
Anthonia Hui
Shawne Wang
For all the joy the arts has always given me, and for the light it will continue to shine into countless lives during (and beyond) these difficult days. Thank you, Pasar Glamour, for this incredible initiative. ❤️
Kelly Fam
XOXO
Anonymous
Anonymous
Yu-Beng Limng
Mak Rukiah
XaVier Kang
Anonymous
Stay well and keep safe!
Seng Henk Goh
On behalf of Telly Leung (Broadway Actor) through The Professional Collective with donations received from his free online seminar with Singaporeans.
Fiona Chan
Thank you for the great work in our arts scene.
Darran Lim
Wendy Teo
Anonymous
Soh Chin Ong
Thank you for all the joy you\'ve given me all those days and nights sitting in a darkened auditorium and watching your magic unfold on stage. Please stay strong and healthy and I hope to see you again soon.
Kan cheng Sng
Please hang there.. United we will go through this. #SG United #
Timothy Wan
Sharon Tan
Anonymous
Fiona Wu
Anonymous
Thank you for sharing yourselves and reaching out to touch our hearts and souls with your gifts and talents ❤️ Hang in there! ??
George Chan
Light and Love
Michael Yong
Most artists do not have stable income or other employee benefits such as medical leave or allowances. Let us do our part to help these professionals to keep the ARTs alive in the lion city!
Christine Lee
Gilbert Yeoh
MING YEN PHAN
Shaoann Yo
Tse Wei Kok
Hang in there!
Rayne Lau
The arts keep our spirits alive, now we need you to be kept alive too. Hang in there!
Christine Chan
Crispian Chan
Anonymous
Let\'s ride this wave together.
Anonymous
C L
Harris Zaidi
Thank you so much Pasar Glam Gurlz for spearheading this!!
Audrey Lim
Slow and steady does it!
Anonymous
Thank you, Pasar Glamour, for this initiative! SG United for the arts community!
Zhirong Li
Petrina Kow