The SMU Arts Festival takes place from now till 17 September 2017 across different venues in the civic district and will feature 35 music, dance and theatre performances; visual arts showcases and workshops. In its third edition, the festival is a ground-up approach where students provided creative inputs on the entire festival programming including its marketing, sponsorship, ticketing, operations and production. It is also one that allows the University to foster deeper connections with the public and wider arts community in Singapore through partnerships and showcases.