Every visit to the Gallery is a feast for the senses: striking
exhibitions, awe-inducing architecture, and moments of quiet
reflection. But behind the art and atmosphere is a powerhouse team
making it all happen.
They are the behind-the-scenes heroes you don’t always get to see on
your social feed – but we’ve rounded them up so you can take a peek
into what they do.
10 behind-the-scenes heroes who keep the Gallery going

Docents
Giving tours is only the beginning; these storytellers open
your minds to whole new worlds. Our docents are passionate,
trained volunteers who bring artworks to life.
Through their deep knowledge and insightful storytelling, they help visitors see, feel, and think more about art, transforming every visit into an enriching experience.
Through their deep knowledge and insightful storytelling, they help visitors see, feel, and think more about art, transforming every visit into an enriching experience.

Security Officers
Part guardian, part guide, our security officers protect both
people and priceless art. Whether it is gently reminding you
not to touch artworks or responding to a real emergency, they
keep the Gallery safe and serene.

Front-of-House Staff
The first smile, the helpful answer, the smooth ticketing
assistance – that’s our front-of-house team. They make sure
your day at the Gallery starts (and ends) on the right note.

Curators
Ever wonder how exhibitions come together? Curators put exhibitions together by digging deep into research, shaping compelling narratives and selecting artworks that present stories about Singapore and Southeast Asian art.
Their work creates conversations and contributes to our cultural understanding around regional art history.
Their work creates conversations and contributes to our cultural understanding around regional art history.

Art Handlers
No magic levitation here – just pure precision. Our art
handlers are the quiet professionals who move and install
artworks with expert care.
They work closely with our conservators and curators to ensure that every sculpture and frame is placed to perfection and according to conservation standards.
They work closely with our conservators and curators to ensure that every sculpture and frame is placed to perfection and according to conservation standards.

Educators
Art is for everyone, and our educators make sure of it.
From educational workshops and interactive tours to family-friendly activities, they turn the Gallery into a playground of ideas and discovery for learners of all ages.
From educational workshops and interactive tours to family-friendly activities, they turn the Gallery into a playground of ideas and discovery for learners of all ages.

Conservators
Paint flakes. Paper yellows. Time takes its toll – unless our
conservators step in. With scientific know-how and artistic
sensitivity, they protect and preserve artworks for future
generations to enjoy them too.

Programmers
Talks, tours, festivals, film screenings... our programmers
dream it all up. Their mission? To keep the Gallery buzzing
with energy and open to all kinds of conversations around art
and culture.

Exhibition Designers
They map and plan every inch of the rooms you step in. Our
exhibition designers set the stage, interior layout, and
presentation of exhibitions.
They collaborate closely with curators and art handlers to create the best experience for when you move through each gallery space.
They collaborate closely with curators and art handlers to create the best experience for when you move through each gallery space.

Librarians & Archivists
Tucked behind the scenes is a treasure trove of books,
archival materials, and institutional records.
Our librarians and archivists manage these resources to support research and ensure that the Gallery’s stories (and Southeast Asia’s) are preserved and ready for the curious.
Our librarians and archivists manage these resources to support research and ensure that the Gallery’s stories (and Southeast Asia’s) are preserved and ready for the curious.