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Sands' Regions Invest in Perpetuating a Thriving Local Arts and Cultural Scene in Their Communities
Published by Las Vegas Sands on February 22, 2024 NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / June 11, 20...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Sands’ Regions Invest in Perpetuating a Thriving Local Arts and Cultural Scene in Their CommunitiesPublished by Las Vegas Sands on February 22, 2024NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / June 11, 2024 / Marina Bay Sands donated nearly $375,000 in January to the National Arts Council's Sustain the Arts (stART) Fund to establish the Sands Innovative Arts Fund, which will support Singapore's emerging artists and innovation in artistic endeavors. The contribution marked one of the largest donations Marina Bay Sands has made in support of the arts since its opening in 2010.Establishment of the Sands Innovative Arts Fund kicked off the resort's three-year partnership with the National Arts Council, cementing its commitment to becoming a platform for the arts and providing guests and community members with vibrant cultural experiences.\"The arts have the power to inspire, challenge and transform communities,\" said Paul Town, chief operating officer, Marina Bay Sands. \"Through the Sands Innovative Arts Fund, we are proud to play a role in shaping the future of the arts scene in Singapore. This donation reflects our commitment to fostering creativity and innovation in the arts space for future generations.\"This new initiative underscores Marina Bay Sands' and Sands China's commitment to promoting a thriving local arts and cultural scene and protecting assets that make their communities great places to live, work and visit - and premier tourism destinations.Over the past year, Sands' regions have increased support to promote and expand their communities' artistic and cultural offerings by establishing new programs and investing in local initiatives.Marina Bay Sands: A Key Force in Singapore's Arts CommunityMarina Bay Sands' establishment of the Sands Innovative Arts Fund is an expansion of the resort's wide-ranging dedication to nurturing a thriving local arts scene, encouraging emerging talent and making art easily accessible to the community. The fund aims to support emerging artists in their creative outreach to the community, as they explore new technologies and innovative ways of making art and engaging audiences. In addition, it will give small arts groups a path to long-term sustainability.Since Marina Bay Sands' opening, supporting the local arts has been an integral part of the resort through its ArtScience Museum, which has be...