Singapore, Jan. 24 -- A new co-working space for freelance artists will spring up at 42 Waterloo Street later this year, as the National Arts Council (NAC) ramps up efforts to help freelancers have sustainable careers.
Centre 42, the current occupant of the building there, will become a co-tenant after renovations are completed - prompting some members of the community to voice concerns about the centre's future.
The new co-working area will be the third to be launched by the NAC as part of the Arts Resource Hub (ARH) initiative, after such spaces in Goodman Arts Centre and Stamford Arts Centre opened to freelancers earlier this month. The ARH, which also features online resources and talks, reflects the arts council's efforts to boost ...