Interior view of Straits Art Co Pte Ltd showing easels, painting supplies, and art materials on shelves inside the store.

Where to get the good stuff

The Best Art Supply Stores in Singapore

Whether you're a professional artist, a hobbyist, or a DIY enthusiast, having the right art supplies can make all the difference in your creative journey. In Singapore, there's no shortage of art supply stores catering to different types of artists and crafters.

Students in blue uniforms painting and drawing with watercolors at a table in an art classroom with portrait artworks on easels in the background.

more acronyms for everyone

Demystifying AEP, EAP, DSA, and SOTA: A Parent’s Guide to Singapore’s Art Education Pathways

Many parents in Singapore feel overwhelmed by the alphabet soup of art programmes - AEP, EAP, DSA, SOTA - and wonder what they all mean. Is the Art Elective Programme the same as SOTA? How is the Direct School Admission for Visual Arts different from an art programme...

Group of six people standing by a waterfront holding up sketch drawings of nearby buildings and scenery along clark quay.

drawing outside

Urban Sketching in Singapore

At Chalk N Pencils, we believe in inspiring creativity in adults through engaging and educational art experiences. Urban sketching has become increasingly popular in Singapore, offering a unique way to capture the vibrant essence of city life. On occasion we will organise plein-air sketching sessions for our adult students, allowing them to explore and draw the urban landscape.