8 ways you know you’re part of the Singapore arts scene

1.  You’re constantly asked by friends when you’re going to get a “real” job.

2. You’ve always had a disdain for “practical” degrees like Economics or Math. 

3. You’ll never forgot the look on your parent’s face when you told them you were going to Lasalle instead of NUS.

4. Tussling with the censorship board, who have once again made numerous unnecessary cuts to your edgy film.

5. You spend your days filling out endless grants and paperwork.

6. You know that someday, somehow, your work is going to be important to society. You just hope that day comes sooner rather than later so you can pay your bills.

7.You’ve turned to crowdfunding to fund your latest gig or artistic venture.  

8. But when all is said and done, you can’t imagine yourself doing anything else in the world.