Apply by Tue 30 Sep 2025 (2359H)
The Young Photographers’ Mentorship Programme (YPMP) aims to develop the artistic voice and ambitions of young image-makers looking to deepen their connection with image-making and consider a career in the visual arts or photography. This three-week mentorship programme encourages exploration and experimentation with image-based work, while developing an understanding of professional possibilities in the arts.
Through working on a personal project, participants will learn how to build a photographic practice, navigate professional and ethical challenges, and deepen their understanding of the broader arts ecosystem. The programme will culminate in a 2-day open studio presentation at Objectifs, offering the chance to share their work with peers, industry professionals, and the public.
Participants will be guided by some of Singapore’s leading visual storytellers, gaining valuable insights through mentorship, group critique sessions, and hands-on learning. Whether you’re just starting out or already on your creative path, this programme offers a space to develop your vision and understanding of the photographic arts.
The programme is free to apply and attend. A maximum of 12 participants will be selected for this programme. Participants must attend all workshop sessions in person.
Physical sessions:
1) 28 Nov, Fri, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
2) 2 Dec, Tue, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
3) 4 Dec, Thu, 7pm – 10pm
4) 6 Dec, Sat, 1pm – 5pm
5) 9 Dec, Tue, 7pm – 10pm
6) 11 Dec, Thu, 7pm – 10pm
7) 13 Dec, Sat, 12pm – 5pm
8) 16 Dec, Tue, 7pm – 10pm
9) 18 Dec, Thu, 7pm – 10pm
Open studio – 20 Dec to 21 Dec, 12pm – 7pm
Who should apply for this programme?
YPMP is open to Singapore-based photographers aged 17 to 24 years old.
You should apply if:
- You are eager to build a meaningful relationship with photography and gain insights into the photography industry.
- You want to develop a strong, distinctive voice as a photographer.
- You’re looking to continue your photographic journey professionally, and want support and community to grow your practice.
About the Mentors
Daniel Hui is a filmmaker. A graduate of the film program in California Institute of the Arts, he is one of the founding members of 13 Little Pictures, a critically acclaimed independent film collective in Singapore. He has made four feature-length films — Eclipses (Pixel Bunker Award for International New Talent, Doclisboa IFF 2013), Snakeskin (Special Jury Award TFFDoc, Torino FF 2014; Award of Excellence, Yamagata IDFF 2015; Special Jury Mention, RIDM 2015), Demons (In Competition, Kim Jiseok Award, Busan IFF 2018; Berlinale Forum 2019), and Small Hours of the Night (IFFR 2024).
Hong Shu-ying 方舒颖 (b.1997, Singapore) collects found images and traces of the everyday as part of her research and artistic process. She considers the repetitions and contradictions within these materials by reframing and sequencing them into books, moving images, and other printed matter.
Shu’s works function as reflections and time capsules, exploring alternative knowledge systems and manners of dissemination. She values the everyday and amateur creations, seeing them as earnest expressions of curiosity, creativity, and dedication. This fascination is deeply rooted in her experiences growing up in amateur Chinese orchestras and engaging with user-generated content on the internet. Her recent projects draw from informal archives, incorporating handwritten elements from scores and annotations, as well as found videos and images.
Beyond her artistic practice, Shu develops projects that expand the possibilities of exhibition-making and encounters with art and books outside of purpose-built spaces. She is also one half of the collective Part Time Book Club, alongside Mingli Seet—exploring ways of sharing and discovering (art) books.
Lavender Chang is a visual artist whose process-based practice reflects her acute observations of the subtle nuances of life. She hopes to focus on these experiences to create works that allow for further contemplation and let the passage of time leave behind traces of her mortality. Chang’s work has earned national and international acclaim, including recognition from the Singapore President Design Awards, The Crowbar Awards, the Noise Singapore Prize, the Young Talent Programme, and the France + Singapore Photographic Art Awards.
Her cinematography work for John Clang’s films, Their Remaining Journey and A Love Unknown, premiering at the International Film Festival Rotterdam. Chang’s debut feature film, Absent Smile, premiered at the Singapore International Film Festival, further establishing her reputation as a multifaceted artist pushing the boundaries of visual arts and cinematic storytelling.