The seventh Iloilo Mega Book Fair with the theme “"Our Shared Narratives: Embracing Indigenous Voices." Iloilo City, with the slogan “The City That Reads,” cradles various indigenous traditions that inform contemporary creativities which, in recent years, has worked at building an audience around local writing and literatures. Central to this is homegrown Kasingkasing Press which […]
Central to the Per°Form Open Academy of Arts and Activations is the marathon. A relaxed and casual urban picnic set in 72-13. Here, amidst hanging hammocks, an ensemble of Global South Fellows tell stories of their situated practices. Each is a window to different worlds. Inventive, funny, poignant, and riotous ways to activate possible futures. […]
The Instituto Cervantes Manila celebrates the Day Of The Book on April 20 2024, with multiple events at the Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati. Along with a chosen selection of book sellers and local presses, Dia Del Libro will also mark the opening of the WTA Open Library, a collaboration between architecture studio WTA, Ayala […]
vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2024 25 April - 26 May 2024 Various locations around Singapore Go on a journey to discover a world of French creativity and innovation at vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2024! Organised by the Embassy of France, this edition of the established cultural festival promises a celebration of passions, inviting attendees to […]
Embark on an enchanting journey through the timeless verses of Sangam literature with "In Sanga's Senses: The Poetries of the Human Experience." Join storytellers and writers Aswani Aswath, Banu Suresh, and Saravanan Shanmugam as they breathe life into these ancient narratives, accompanied by the captivating live music of Brahmastra Multi-Ethnic Ensemble, under the music direction […]
The first Manila Comics Fair is happening in Metro Manila. The small art fair boasts workshops, exhibits, and talks specifically for the komiks community. The fair happens on May 25, and is open to the public. Updates here. https://www.facebook.com/manilacomicsfair2024
The 72nd Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature is now accepting submissions for the annual literary writing competition. Now with four divisions—English, Filipino, Regional Languages, and Kabataan (student works)—the competition boasts of 22 categories, including short fiction in English, Filipino, Hiligaynon, Cebuano, and Ilokano; novel, essay, short story for children, poetry for children, one-act play […]
The New Scripts Garage is an offer of dramaturgical support for new scripts, with low barriers to entry. On a regular basis, we open our inboxes for script submissions from playwrights seeking dramaturgical support for their work. The first eight eligible scripts will receive considered dramaturgical support in the form of either a facilitated Script […]
The Creative Writing Program of the University of the Philippines Department of Filipino and Philippine Literature (DFPP) and the International Board on Books for Young People Philippines (IBBY Philippines) is calling for writers of children’s literature, particularly in the genres of poetry and short fiction, to join the 2nd Rene O Villanueva Workshop. A tribute […]
Sink your teeth into a first look at Difference Engine's new webcomic Tiger Girls, launching in July! Together with Illustration Arts Festival, we're bringing you a special live chat with Claire Low, the illustrator of Tiger Girls, as well as DE’s very own Charlene Shepherdson. The conversation will be moderated by illustrator Dan Wong! Be […]
𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 “small spaces in something or parts of something that are difficult to reach” (𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺) A tiny café, a fantasy game world, an online writing group. An attic with yellow wallpaper, and a room of one’s own. Where do we go to get away, if only […]
Join us for the first Artistic Directors Academy (ADA) public lecture: Urban (Re)Development by m7red! Gain fresh insights on geopolitical complexities of urban spaces and investigate how to empower people disproportionately impacted by spatial injustice with potential means of resilience. An independent research group of architects and spatial planners from Buenos Aires, m7red specialises in […]
WEAVE: A Multidisciplinary Playground presents an array of acts, including mesmerising musical performances, thought-provoking spoken word pieces, and visually stunning artworks on display.A range of artists who have worked with Marc Nair over the years will present, in a variety of forms, a ‘weave’ that draws from, is adapted or inspired by Marc’s diverse body of […]
Sound Plot is Centre 42’s audio plays series, each edition drawing on a certain geographic area in Singapore. This edition, produced in collaboration with the NTU Museum, zooms in on Jurong West and its surrounding area, where the university is located. This is an invitation for two writers to respond through audio drama to this […]
Speculative comics are graphic narratives with a touch of science fiction and fantasy, but what makes them speculative are the questions they ask about our present world. How do speculative comics take familiar cultural myths and folklore from the past and combine them in ways that are strange and surprising? How might these combinations help […]
Cor Machina (Heart of the Machine) is an immersive and interactive experience combining poetry, sound, and light. Part of "Waterloo Street Stories 2024: Interplay" and Centre 42's 10th Anniversary celebrations, this event celebrates the rich histories and communities of Waterloo Street. Waterloo Street represents Singapore's diverse heritage, and Cor Machina explores the connections between communities and the arts, […]
How true should a translator stay to the source text? 🤔 To kick off the Singapore Translation Symposium this Saturday, join A.K. Kulshreshth, Uganda Kwan, and Ng Yi-Sheng as they discuss the art of translation—balancing faithfulness, cultural nuances, and precision. Get insights into the challenges translators face and discover what “faithfulness” to a text really […]
Explore the art of translating and adapting plays for the stage with acclaimed playwrights Haresh Sharma and Saleem Hadi! 🎭✨ They’ll share insights on navigating language, culture, and the challenges of adaptation, while discussing the role of projected texts in shaping audience experiences. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4gqeq8d 📆 Sat, 28 Sept ⏰ 11.30am - […]
SYNERGY is a creative tech event and platform that brings together the worlds of art and technology. In March this year, Tusitala and BeFantastic organised the inaugural 1-day art fringe event at Figment Club House. It met resounding success receiving over 140 participants and 63 contributors and speakers. We’re bringing it back this September as […]
Are you an aspiring translator? Or simply curious about the inner workings of the literary translation industry? 🤔 Join Amanda Ruiqing Flynn and Shelly Bryant as they share valuable insights and practical advice — from mentorships, literary agents, and more! Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, this is your chance to […]
Join us for the highly anticipated book launch of Tapping Words, Bridging Cultures: Memoir of Yang Quee Yee! 📚✨ The late Yang Quee Yee was a renowned expert in compiling Malay-Chinese-English dictionaries. This memoir pays tribute to his lifelong intimacy with language and his remarkable partnership with his wife, Mdm Chan Maw Woh. Together, they […]
Join Per°Form CoThink Lab Fellow Wong Binghao (Bing) as they discuss a decade of discursive curatorial practice. They will take as their primary object of analysis 5G Bing — an Internet grimoire of writing, aesthetics, and cultural criticism. Wong Binghao (they/them) approaches art essayistically, as eclectic constellations of practice, research, and lived experience. They […]
SINGAPORE WRITERS FESTIVAL 2024 8 to 17 November 2024 Programmes available on the Singapore Writers Festival website Arts House Limited proudly presents the 27th edition of the Singapore Writers Festival, which returns from 8 to 17 November 2024 with first-time Festival Director Yong Shu Hoong at its helm. Anchored on the theme ‘In Our […]
