The previously defunct Stamford Arts Centre, located in the vibrant Arts Heritage District, is undergoing a $7 million redevelopment process under Arts House Limited, which manages other cultural venues such as Aliwal Arts Centre. It is set to be a new hub for the traditional arts, with studio spaces, residency spaces, and a multi-purpose hall. The National Arts Council announced an open call for prospective tenants in the second half of 2017, and the names of chosen groups will be released in February/March 2018. Other new spaces announced in 2017 include Wild Rice’s theatre in Funan Mall (2019) and waterfront theatre at the Esplanade (2021).
