Goodman Open House 2024

For those seeking enriching activities this June, look no further. Goodman Open House @ Goodman Arts Centre, organised by Arts House Limited (AHL), is back for its 2024 edition — bigger and better, with an exciting night programme! Kamini Ramachandran, Director of Moonshadow Stories and The Storytelling Centre Ltd, returns for the second year to lead the artistic curation and spearhead co-creation initiatives. Goodman Open House 2024 aims to showcase the artistic flair of Goodman Arts Centre’s tenants, while encouraging visitors to engage in the creative process alongside the artist-tenants, culminating in a cohesive celebration of the local arts community. Here are some programme highlights: 

• Unleash your creative juices with interactive workshops offering participants a wide range of artistic activities. Dive into the joyous realm of Carnatic music with Sa-Ri-Ga-Ma: Music is Joy by TFA Lalita Kala Company in this musical workshop.  Young, budding artists can let their imaginations soar at Checkpoint Theatre’s Monster Magic workshop, where they will mould clay and spin tales to create their own monsters. Visual artists also have their chance to shine with a variety of expressive opportunities: Explore, Turkish Floral Motif Painting by Swayam Folkart Painting, master the art of Linocut Printmaking with Artefakt, or sculpt unique cement fruit creations with Hoe Ai Yen.

• For nature lovers, join Khairulddin Wahab’s Patterns of Nature drawing workshop, taking inspiration from natural patterns found in flora and fauna to create unique designs. Furthermore, discover the magic of indigo dye derived from plants at Felix Nai’s Fermented Clothing Workshop, offering a hands-on experience in sustainable crafting. From dye bath preparation to mastering different dyeing techniques, participants will learn the beauty of upcycling and create unique masterpieces with natural dye. 

• Delight in performances and pop-ups at Goodman Open House! Join in the Community Drum Circle led by the Ministry of Bellz at the amphitheatre, where up to 100 public participants are invited to contribute to the merry music-making with percussion instruments and handbells. After the energetic parade, unwind with a soothing guided meditative experience and indulge in a relaxing outdoor sound bath session as artist-tenant Neil Chua guides visitors through gentle breathing exercises and immerses them in the soulful melodies of singing bowls and the ethereal strains of ruan, a traditional Chinese instrument. 

• Get up close and personal with our artist-tenants at their open studios, where you can witness art come to life. Visitors can look forward to a showcase of woodcut printmaking by Lim Jia Qi and Zhang Fuming, learn more about ComXnaut’s practice in visual storytelling art, design projects, and comic-writing, and lose themselves in the flow of the music at experimental band The Observatory’s listening session SELECTORS.

• For the first time, Goodman Open House presents an outdoor cinema experience with Cinewav, screening a crowd favourite, Barbie. Visitors can refuel after a full day of activities, with delicious barbecued satay, freshly grilled at live barbecue stations. Additionally, traditional food stations will serve local snacks like ice kacang and kacang puteh, popping up at different times throughout the day.

Get ready for a fun-filled day of arts exploration and appreciation! Goodman Open House is perfect for all ages, offering something special for everyone. Stay tuned to https://artshouselimited.sg/goodmanopenhouse for more information.

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