National Arts Council (NAC) - ExxonMobil Concert in the Park
This is an outreach programme whereby free outdoor concerts are held at various venues such as Bishan Park, Fort Canning Park and East Coast Park. Each concert is based on a theme and may feature local or foreign artistes. This is an effort to bring performing arts to the public.
Singapore Repertory Theatre
ExxonMobil is a corporate sponsor for the Singapore Repertory Theatre whose mission is to work with the best Asian actors and International creative talent to stage world-class theatre. Employees are given a 20% discount on ticket purchases for performances staged by the Singapore Repertory Theatre.
Campus Concerts at Tertiary Institutions
ExxonMobil has been sponsoring the campus concerts in The National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and National Institute of Education (NIE) since 1986, 1988 and 1995 respectively. These are well-established programmes which enhance ExxonMobil’s presence and reputation among students and staff, and encourage the development of art and cultural appreciation on the campuses.
The campus concerts in NTU and NIE merged in 2002 to be known as the "ExxonMobil-NTU Exploration in the Arts Series".
People By the River
To commemorate the opening of the Singapore Chemical Plant in January 2001, ExxonMobil sponsored three public sculptures, adding to the popular People of the River series.
The three sculptures are installed along the Singapore River, on the steps leading to the new Asian Civilisations Museum.
The Great Emporium and From Chettiar to Financier were sponsored in association with the Singapore Tourism Board, the National Heritage Board and the Singapore Land Authority.
The Great Emporium depicts a group of traders negotiating over a sack of cinnamon, while From Chettiar to Financier depicts Singapore's financial history from its beginnings to the present.
Millennium, which stands right next the Museum, is fully sponsored by ExxonMobil and is a life-size human wire sculpture inspired by Singapore's "can do" spirit. The weave represents the tapestry of humanity that built modern Singapore. One arm extends upwards, aspiring to build a better tomorrow. Spiralling DNA represents his challenge: Harnessing science and technology for the betterment of mankind.
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