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SUMMARY:Open Call for Writers – Sound Plot: ULU
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is an invitation for two writers to respond through audio drama to this fascinating area\, guided by the curatorial prompt “Ulu”. Selected writers will need to be available for an intensive 3-week script development phase in October 2024\, and will work with a director during the recording and production process in November & December 2024. Audio production will be done in collaboration with Artwave Studio\, and slated for release online in January 2025. \nThis is a paid opportunity\, and commissioned writers will receive $1\,000 each. \n\n\n\n\nTO APPLY\n\n\n\n\nApplication period runs from 5 August 2024 (12pm) to 15 September 2024 (12pm). Please complete this online form to submit the following: \n\nYour updated CV. Highlight your experience in writing for / working in the audio medium.\nA writing sample of no more than 10 pages. This should be from an existing stage play\, audio play\, or screenplay.\nYour proposal for a 15-minute audio play\, which must:\n\nrespond to the curatorial prompt below\ntell us about the curiosity\, fascination\, or other impulse that draws you to this work\, and how you imagine this play might delve into these ideas\ndescribe your ideas for the narrative\, characters\, and world that the play takes place in\nbe no more than 2 pages.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCURATORIAL PROMPT\n\n\n\n\nULU \nJurong West tends to be the butt of our “ulu” jokes. After all\, it’s where we seem to tuck away things we’d rather not see: cemeteries\, a man-made island heaving with chemicals\, and secretive military bases. \nBut if we look beneath this industrial veneer – always building\, always reclaiming – what other stories might we find? Here thrum large swathes of undeveloped secondary forest\, rewilding over the memories of the gambier plantations that kickstarted Singapore’s endless development. Here\, the coast hugs the mouth of the Straits of Johor\, where we can still imagine our deep connections to ancient kingdoms. Here lies a large university town\, filled with utopian architecture that tells a story about a world that could be so much better and kinder to the earth. And here lie the hopes and dreams of new families looking to build lives in one of the fastest-growing residential zones on the island\, each built-to-order flat remaking the “ulu” face of the Western region. \nWe invite you to write a play that reckons in any way with these ideas. Whether you’re curious about the many layers of history in Jurong West; have a story to tell about the diverse range of people who live\, work\, and play here; or have a speculative tale about its future\, we want to hear your ideas! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCHEDULE\n\n\n\n\nThe turnaround for these audio plays will be quick and intensive. Selected writers will need to be available for the phases outlined below and commit to the duration of the project. \n5 August – 15 September: \n\nOpen Call for Proposals\nPrepare your documents and apply via this form\n\n20 September: \n\nSelected writers will be notified\n\n1 October – 21 October: \n\nScript development intensive\nWriters will need to be available to turn in drafts of their script\, engage in discussions with script dramaturg\, director\, sound designer and producer\n\n27 October – 10 December:\nAudio pre and production phase \n\nWriters will need to be ready for script edits\, rehearsals with voice actors and director\, and participate in the recording process\n\n6 January – 17 February: \n\nAudio post-production phase: reviewing of edits and final publishing\n\n20 January – 28 February \n\nLaunch of Audio Plays\, starting from 20 January 2025
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/open-call-for-writers-sound-plot-ulu/
LOCATION:Online\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities,Literary Events/Talks (Events),Theatre (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240706T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240706T230000
DTSTAMP:20260408T204425
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SUMMARY:WEAVE: A Multidisciplinary Playground
DESCRIPTION: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 work. \nA celebration of collaborative artistry\, boundless creativity\, and vibrant community\, WEAVE is a tapestry of interconnected stories\, sounds\, and sensations waiting to be experienced. \nDETAILS\n📆 Date: 6 July 2024\n🕒 Time: 7pm to 11pm\, doors open at 6pm\n📍 Location: Aliwal Arts Centre\, Multipurpose Hall \nTICKETS\n🎟️ General Admission: $29\n🎟️🥤 General Admission + 1 Drink: $39\nDrinks will be available at the venue for $12 per alcoholic drink\, and $6 each for non-alcoholic drinks. \n25% of the ticket proceeds will go towards supporting ACRES\, a non-profit organisation that champions animal welfare. Ticket-holders can enjoy access to the bar and the book sale featuring a selection of books authored by Marc Nair. \nWEAVE: A Multidisciplinary Playground presents the following \n🗣 Spoken Word performances by Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips\, Crispin Rodrigues\, Jedidiah Huang\, Jennifer Anne Champion\, Joshua Ip\, Arunditha\, Don Shiau\, Christopher Quek\, bani haykal \n🎭 Improv performance by mrbrown \n🎶 Live music by Mantravine\, Eugene Soh\, James Lye\, Mark Tan \n💃 Choreographed performance by Sudhee Liao \n🎨 Curated exhibitions and performances by Yen Phang\, Shaun Koh\, Daniel Tan \nAbout Marc Nair\nMarc Nair is a cultural entrepreneur from Singapore. A managing partner of The Creative Voice\, he has organised indie literary festivals\, developed walking tours and collaborated on diverse creative projects. Mackerel\, an online cultural magazine\, is part of The Creative Voice’s portfolio of reviews\, essays and art-oriented output. Over the past two decades\, Marc’s practice in the literary arts scene has revolved around developing multidisciplinary approaches to writing and performance. He has published 11 collections of poetry and has worked with dancers\, musicians\, photographers and visual artists on a range of projects.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/weave-a-multidisciplinary-playground-2/
LOCATION:Aliwal Arts Centre\, Multi-purpose Hall\, 28 Aliwal st\, \, Singapore\, 199918\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Dance (Events),Literary Events/Talks (Events),Music (Events),Visual Arts (Events)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sing%20Lit%20Station":MAILTO:singlitstation@gmail.com
GEO:1.3026755;103.8610119
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240703T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240703T223000
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SUMMARY:Artistic Directors Academy (ADA) Public Lecture: Urban (Re)Development with m7red
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAn independent research group of architects and spatial planners from Buenos Aires\, m7red specialises in exploring the intricate interplay between humanity and the environment within the geopolitical complexities of urban spaces. They are dedicated to reshaping public decision-making and empowering communities in public spaces\, advocating for inclusive urban dynamics\, combatting exclusionary practices\, and championing underrepresented communities through insightful research and practical initiatives. \nPart of m7red’s Masterclass #1 Urban (Re)Development\, this public lecture is free with registration at: https://bit.ly/ada-m7red-pl. \nThe 10-session Masterclass from 28 June–6 July highlights intricate interplay between humanity and the environment\, and is open for participation at S$1\,000 (Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit) at: https://bit.ly/ada-m7red-mcapp. \nArtistic Directors Academy (ADA)\, led by T:>Works Artistic Director Ong Keng Sen\, is a research laboratory to develop Artistic Directors\, harnessing  international cultural innovators to helm Masterclass modules\, as well as individual mentoring to sharpen and intensify skillsets. For more information\, visit tworksasia.org/ada or contact us at ada@tworksasia.org.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/artistic-directors-academy-ada-public-lecture-urban-redevelopment-with-m7red/
LOCATION:72-13\, 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 239007\, Singapore\, 239007\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities,Literary Events/Talks (Events),Other (Events),Residencies & Fellowships,Workshop & Talks (Events)
ORGANIZER;CN="T%3A%26gt%3BWorks":MAILTO:connect.tworks@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240629T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240629T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T204425
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SUMMARY:Nooks and Crannies\, a writing workshop about hidden places
DESCRIPTION:𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀\, 𝗮 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀  \n“small spaces in something or parts of something that are difficult to reach”  \n(𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺)  \nA tiny café\, a fantasy game world\, an online writing group. An attic with yellow wallpaper\, and a room of one’s own.  \nWhere do we go to get away\, if only for a while? Who do we become\, in these hidden spaces\, that we might not be able to\, in other areas of our lives?  \nCan these protected spaces heal and uplift\, or can their insularity turn them into troubling echo chambers? When is it liberating to get away from the world\, and when does escapism become its own prison? \nIn this four-week workshop\, we will explore the nature of a hidden space\, what it might signify to us\, and how it might transform us — for better or for worse. We will examine the question of how to write about space — its politics and materiality\, its personal as well as sociological significance. \n​This workshop is suitable for writers of poetry\, prose fiction and creative non-fiction. \nBy the end of the workshop\, participants can expect to produce up to six pages of work\, or rework a draft that they have previously completed.  \n𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: 1st\, 8th\, 15th Jun\, (one week break) and 29th Jun 2024  \n𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 9.30am – 12.30pm on Saturdays   ​ \n𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Your MOTHER Gallery\, 26A Rowell Road. Nearest MRT – Farrer Park. \n𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝘁: www.rainbowfictioneers.com/nooks-and-crannies  \n———  \n𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿  \nStacy Ooi has been facilitating creative writing and art sharing sessions since 2018. She has designed and led workshops on fantasy writing and novel writing. Her work is forthcoming in 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄\, as well as 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀\, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀. She dreams of a world where we are gentle with each other. 
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/nooks-and-crannies-a-writing-workshop-about-hidden-places/2024-06-29/
LOCATION:Your MOTHER Gallery\, 26A Rowell Road\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Literary Events/Talks (Events),Workshop & Talks (Events)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rainbow%20Fictioneers":MAILTO:rainbowfictioneers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240627T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240627T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T204425
CREATED:20240702T093405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T093405Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Live Chat with Claire Low\, Illustrator of Tiger Girls
DESCRIPTION:Sink your teeth into a first look at Difference Engine’s new webcomic Tiger Girls\, launching in July! \nTogether 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! \nBe the first to check out Claire’s art for Tiger Girls\, take a virtual tour of her home art studio\, and bring her your burning questions! You’ll also want to stay tuned to the end because we’ll be sharing something special with viewers for our IAF booth 😉 \nTune in to the YouTube livestream on 27 June\, 6.30pm – 7.30pm on @oicsingapore‘s channel: bit.ly/tigergirlslive
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/artist-live-chat-with-claire-low-illustrator-of-tiger-girls/
CATEGORIES:Literary Events/Talks (Events),Visual Arts (Events),Workshop & Talks (Events)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Difference%20Engine":MAILTO:readcomics@differenceengine.sg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240612
DTSTAMP:20260408T204425
CREATED:20240414T181319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T181319Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Writers of Children’s Literature: The 2nd Rene O. Villanueva Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 to Rene O. Villanueva\, pioneer writer for children\, the workshop proper happens July 11 to 13 at the University of the Philippines Diliman. Deadline for submissions is on June 11 2024.  \nFor more details\, click here.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/call-for-writers-of-childrens-literature-the-2nd-rene-o-villanueva-workshop/
LOCATION:University of the Philippines Diliman Quezon City\, Diliman Quezon City\, Philippines
CATEGORIES:Literary Events/Talks (Events),Workshop & Talks (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240608T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T204425
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T060402Z
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SUMMARY:New Scripts Garage\, July 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe first eight eligible scripts will receive considered dramaturgical support in the form of either a facilitated Script Circle\, One-on-One Consults or Written Feedback. \nPlease note that this is not a presentational platform. This short-form programme is ideal for playwrights who have a script that they want to take forward to the next draft in the development process.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/new-scripts-garage-july-2024/
LOCATION:42 Waterloo St\, 42 Waterloo St\, 187951\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities,Literary Events/Talks (Events),Other (Events),Residencies & Fellowships,Theatre (Events)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centre%2042":MAILTO:info@centre42.sg
GEO:1.2984662;103.8507241
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTSTAMP:20260408T204425
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SUMMARY:Call for Entries: The Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature
DESCRIPTION: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 and full-length play in English and Filipino. The screenplay category is only open under the Filipino division\, and the Kabataan Division is only open to the essay in both English and Filipino.  \nEntry submissions are to be done online. Deadline is on May 31 2024. \nClick here for more details.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/call-for-entries-the-carlos-palanca-memorial-awards-for-literature/
CATEGORIES:Competition,Literary Events/Talks (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240525T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240525T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T204425
CREATED:20240515T024129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T024129Z
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SUMMARY:Manila Comics Fair
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nUpdates here. https://www.facebook.com/manilacomicsfair2024
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/manila-comics-fair/
LOCATION:Comuna\, 238 Pablo Ocampo Sr. Ext\,\, Makati\, Philippines
CATEGORIES:Event of the Day,Festival (Events),Literary Events/Talks (Events),Workshop & Talks (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240428T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240428T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T204425
CREATED:20240403T050605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T050605Z
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SUMMARY:In Sanga’s Senses: Poetries of the Human Experience
DESCRIPTION: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 of acclaimed composer and flautist\, Niranjan Pandian. \nThrough a symphony of senses blending music\, visuals\, and storytelling\, immerse yourself in the universal themes of love\, courage\, and triumph that resonate across cultures and generations\, exploring how the human experience transcends the five senses. \nPresented by Brahmastra as part of the Tamil Language Festival 2024 and supported by the Tamil Language Learning and Promotion Committee (TLLPC)\, this concert beckons you to celebrate the beauty of being human. \nJoin us at the Play Den\, The Arts House\, on April 28th\, 2024\, for two unforgettable shows at 2:30 PM and 6:00 PM. \nTICKET LINK: https://insanga2024.peatix.com/ General – $23\nStudents | NSFs | Senior Citizens – $18 \nARTISTES\nMusicians of Brahmastra Multi-Ethnic Wing: Alim Sazali (Bass)\, Azrin Abdullah (Oud)\, Eshan Denipitiya (Keys)\, Jayagowtham Annadurai (South Indian Percussions)\, Muraledharan Naidu (Cajon and Side Percussions)\, Niranjan Pandian (Music Director | Composer | Flautist) and Tan Wen Bin (Cello) \nStorytellers and Writers\nAswani Aswath\, Banu Suresh and Saravanan Shanmugam \nShow Director: Gildon Choo
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/in-sangas-senses-poetries-of-the-human-experience/
LOCATION:The Arts House\, Play Den
CATEGORIES:Event of the Day,Festival (Events),Literary Events/Talks (Events),Music (Events)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240527
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SUMMARY:vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2024 \n25 April – 26 May 2024 \nVarious locations around Singapore \nGo on a journey to discover a world of French creativity and innovation at vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2024! \nOrganised by the Embassy of France\, this edition of the established cultural festival promises a celebration of passions\, inviting attendees to immerse themselves in the vibrant and multi-faceted French culture brought to life and made better with a Singaporean touch.  \nFrom riveting theatrical and musical performances\, concerts and films to powerful installations and exhibitions – there are many ways for you to get into the spirit of joie de vivre as you indulge your own passions. Prepare to be transported to the heart of France right here in the vibrant city of Singapore\, as we embark on the ultimate cultural exchange like no other.  \nCheck out the full line-up of programmes by visiting https://www.voilah.sg/france-singapore-festival-2024/ \n 
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/voilah-france-singapore-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Held across various locations
CATEGORIES:Children/Family (Events),Festival (Events),Film Screening (Events),Literary Events/Talks (Events),Music (Events),Theatre (Events),Visual Arts (Events),Workshop & Talks (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240420T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240420T230000
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SUMMARY:Dia Del Libro
DESCRIPTION: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 Land\, and Instituto Cervantes. This is an open library where books are “recycled” and exchanged. There is also Paseo de la Poesia\, a street that gathers Filipino\, Spanish\, and Latin American poetry\, with opening ceremonies and poetry reading at 11:00 AM. There will also be drawing workshops and talks throughout the day.   \nThe event is free and open to the public.  \nMore details here. 
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/dia-del-libro/
LOCATION:Ayala Triangle Gardens\, Ayala Triangle\, Ayala Avenue\, Makati\, 1200\, Philippines
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events),Literary Events/Talks (Events)
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SUMMARY:Per°Form Open Academy Marathon
DESCRIPTION: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. Stay for as long as you desire. Leave the picnic and then return later. Or experience it all from start to finish. Everyone is welcome. \nThe urban picnic ends with a feast at The Commune Banquet – a convivial chatter over a meal. \nCome to the POA Marathon and meet the Global South Fellows: \nAziz Sohail [Karachi/Melbourne]\nChathuri Nissansala [Colombo]\nDiamantina Arcoiris [Bogotá]\nEtcétera [Buenos Aires & Santiago]\nHira Nabi [Lahore / Amsterdam]\nMarianne Fahmy [Alexandria]\nYoNoFui [Buenos Aires]\nRadhika Hettiarachchi [Colombo]\nSelma & Sofiane Ouissi [Tunis]\nSharareh Bajracharya [Kathmandu]\nSunday Obiajulu Ozegbe (Valu) [Lagos]\nUjjwala Maharjan [Kathmandu]
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/perform-open-academy-marathon/
LOCATION:72-13\, 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 239007\, Singapore\, 239007\, Singapore
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SUMMARY:Iloilo Mega Book Fair 2024
DESCRIPTION: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 has organized the IMBF since its inception. \nThis year’s IMBF coincides with the first Leoncio P. Deriada Conference on Literature and Cultural Work on April 19\, 2024 at the UPV Cinematheque\, Iloilo City Campus. Organized by the Hubon Manunulat and the Division of Humanities of University of the Philippines Visayas this conference pushes to the fore the contributions of the Leoncio P. Deriada\, the Father of Contemporary West Visayan Literature\, with the conference theme “Leoncio P. Deriada: Literary Artist\, Critic\, and Cultural Worker for the Filipino Nation.” \nRegistration for the conference is here. \nMore information on the IMBF here. 
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/iloilo-mega-book-fair-2024/
LOCATION:SM City Iloilo\, Philippines
CATEGORIES:Literary Events/Talks (Events)
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SUMMARY:2025 GOH Pavilion Book Exhibition: Call for Submissions
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Philippines’ Guest of Honour Country activities for the 2025 Frankfurt Buchmesse (FBM)\, the organizing committee has called for submissions to the Philippine Pavilion Book Exhibition. The 2000-square-meter pavilion in Germany will cradle the book exhibition that will showcase the distinguished titles from a century of publishing in the country\, inclusive of all genres as well as textbooks\, coffee table books\, art books\, and other niche genres. A board of jurors will curate the final selection. All publishers and authors are invited to contribute to the exhibition.  \nThe Philippines’ participation as GOH country in the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2025 is a collaboration among the National Book Development Board (NBDB)\, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)\, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)\, and the Office of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda. \nSubmit your titles through this link. 
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SUMMARY:Polish: The Art of Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
DESCRIPTION:Promotions\n\n40% concession* rates for students and seniors\n20% off past participants of SBC Academy**\n20% off buddy tickets*\n10% off for Kinokuniya Privilege Card members**\n\n* Discount is automatic (for concession\, participants will have to present their student pass or senior citizen card on the day of the talk for verification purposes). \n** Request promo code via email to programmes@bookcouncil.sg \n\n\n\n\nOff set the course fee using your SkillsFuture Credits! Refer here.\nT o submit claim for this SkillsFuture course: \n\nRegister and request for invoice\nLog in on MySkillsFuture with Singpass and go to ‘E-Services’\nClick on ‘Check and Claim SkillsFuture Credit’\nClick on ‘Proceed to Submit a Claim’.\nSearch for this course.\nThe page will show your course details and the course run or course start date. Scroll down to key in payment details and upload supporting documents (invoice).\nCheck the ‘Terms & Conditions’ checkbox.\nClick ‘Submit’.\n\n\n\nSynopsis\nOnce you have completed a story\, you must relook your fiction with a keen editor’s eye if you are to identify aspects to rework and improve on. If you are unsure of how to troubleshoot and polish your work before you market it\, this is the workshop for you. \nFirst session (3 hours) 23 March 2023 \n\nHow to be dispassionate when assessing and revising one’s own work\nThe different types/stages of editing: structural editing\, copy/line editing\, proofreading\nHow to identify and solve macro/structural problems (e.g. issues of concept\, plot\, character development\, pacing\, setting\, themes\, writing style)\nHow to identify copy/line issues (e.g. minor factual errors\, consistency\, grammar\, spelling\, punctuation\, clarity\, expression\, formatting)\nHow to give constructive and supportive feedback to other writers\n\nAt the end of this session\, all participants will be broken up into small groups. Each group member will be given hard copies of the group’s sample texts to edit as homework. \nSecond session (4-hours) 30 March 2023 \n\nDuring this session\, participants will gather in their allocated small groups to give mutual feedback on the texts they have edited.\nWhile this small group critique process goes on\, the facilitator will talk with individuals one at a time to give her feedback on their texts.\n\nThe session will end with a review of what participants have applied and gained through the entire workshop process. \nLearning Outcomes:\n\nUnderstand the process of editing fiction\nApply an editing mindset\, when necessary\, to your personal writing\nEnhance how you give feedback to others about their writing\n\nRequirements:\nIn order to participate in this workshop\, you will first need to submit a max-2000-word sample of your writing upon registration. (Each piece will undergo a review process by the facilitator and other participants such that you will learn how to critique text from an editor’s perspective and you will also receive comprehensive feedback on your work.) SBC will get in touch upon full payment of the course to get your sample\, latest a week before the workshop. Please contact programmes@bookcouncil.sg for any questions. \n\n\n\n\nFirst Session:\nDate: 23 March 2023\, Saturday\nTime: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm\nVenue: SBC Training Room\, Goodman Arts Centre\,\nBlk E\, #03-32 (Directions below at FAQ section)\nSecond Session:\nDate: 30 March 2023\, Saturday\nTime: 10.00 am – 2.00 pm\nVenue: SBC Training Room\, Goodman Arts Centre\,\nBlk E\, #03-32 (Directions below at FAQ section)\n\n\n\n\nAbout trainer:\nVerena Tay (www.verenatay.com) is a Singapore-based writer\, editor\, storyteller\, theatre practitioner and arts educator. She has published two collections of short stories and four volumes of plays\, as well as edited twelve story anthologies (including the bestselling BALIK KAMPUNG series published by Math Paper Press). An Honorary Fellow at the International Writing Program\, University of Iowa (Aug–Nov 2007)\, she was a Writer-in-Residence at Nanyang Technological University (Aug–Nov 2018). She has just completed a PhD in Creative Writing with Swansea University through which she wrote her first novel about three generations of Singaporean Chinese women with a mythological intervention. \n\n\n\n\nCancellation:\nThe programme can be cancelled or postponed two weeks before the programme date if the minimum number of participants is not met. Participants will be fully refunded for workshops cancelled by us. \nParticipants who are unable to attend a workshop they have registered for are to inform us of the reason two weeks before the workshop date. They will be fully refunded in the event of extenuating and mitigating circumstances (E.g. illness\, bereavement\, accidents) . Those who inform us up to 5 working days before the workshop date will receive a 50% refund. Those who did not turn up at the workshop will not receive a refund. \nUpon registration\, you are deemed to have read and understood the cancellation and withdrawal policy and accept the terms contained therein. \n\nFrequently asked questions\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere is the venue?\n\nSingapore Book Council is located at 90 Goodman Road\, Blk E #03-32*\, Goodman Arts Centre\, S(439053). The Writer’s Lounge\, SBC Training Room\, and office are located here.\n\nHow do I get to the venue by bus? \n\nBy Bus: Bus Stop 91099 (along Mountbatten Road) – 12\, 14\, 30\, 30E\, 158\, 196\, 401 Bus Stop 91091 (Bef Kg Kayu Rd) – 12\, 14\, 14A\, 30\, 30E\, 158\, 196 | This stop is opposite of Goodman Arts Centre\, please use the overhead bridge to cross over.\n\nHow do I get to the venue by train? \n\nBy MRT: Mountbatten MRT Station (Circle Line) Exit B | Turn left upon exit\, follow sheltered walkway (crossing Geylang River) all the way to Goodman Arts Centre. After the gate\, turn left\, passing Block H towards Block E. Take the first staircase to level 3.\n\nHow do I get to the venue by car/taxi? \n\nDrop-offs can be done at Carpark A nearest to Blk E during office hours. Drop-offs and parking is located at Carpark B near Blk O.\n\n\nIs there a lift access to the venue? \n\nThere is no lift access at the building.\n\n\n 
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/polish-the-art-of-self-editing-for-fiction-writers/
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SUMMARY:Fiction Frenzy: Cupid's Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Cupid’s Book Club – an evening of lively book discussions with some of Asia’s most established romance novelists. Catch a rare glimpse into the hearts and minds of Filipino romance authors Mica De Leon (Love On The Second Read)\, Catherine Dellosa (For the Win)\, Claire Betita de Guzman (Sudden Superstar). Discover the enchanting worlds they’ve created through a delightful blend of literary discussions and interactive games. This event will be moderated by Triparna Poddar. \n🗓️ Date: 21 March 2024\, Thursday\n⏰ Time: 7pm – 9pm\n📍 Location: Sing Lit Station (22 Dickson Road #02-01)\n🎀 Dress Code: Be book-date ready and look your cutest (｡- .•) \n🎉 ✨ Every ticket comes with a complimentary soft drink. Plus\, don’t miss the book sale\, where you can grab these wonderfully dreamy reads by the talented authors: \n📖 Love On The Second Read by Mica De Leon – $21.70 (Learn more here)\n📖 For the Win by Catherine Dellosa – $22.80 (Learn more here)\n📖 Sudden Superstar by Claire Betita de Guzman – $25 (Learn more here) \n📚🎟️ Choose the book bundle ticket to get discounts and have your books signed. \nWhat to expect at the Cupid’s Book Club? \n7:00 – 7:45 | Panel Discussion: A Passionate Prose Affair – Unravel the magic behind the romance genre with our moderator\, Triparna Prodar\, as your guide. Get to know the authors and fall in love with the secrets\, journeys\, and artistry behind their novels—from lightning-speed Q&A sessions that’ll keep you on your toes to the nuances of crafting romance stories tailored for Asian audiences. \n8:00 – 8:30 | Interactive Game: Paperback Pairings – Channel your inner detective as our trio of talented authors transform into characters from their books. Match the characters with their responses as they answer a series of thrilling questions. \n8:30 – 9:00 | Interactive Game: In Love with Lit – In this whimsical matchmaking segment\, we’re on a mission to pair you with the perfect book! Answer questions alongside our authors (in character\, of course)\, and let us guide you to your literary soulmate. \nABOUT THE AUTHORS \nMica De Leon is a Filipino writer of swoony romance comedy novels and SFF novels. She has won the Don Carlos Palanca Awards For Literature in 2019 and 2022 for her essays on romance\, feminism\, history\, fantasy\, and the Filipino identity in the aftermath of Martial Law and the 2022 presidential elections in the Philippines. She likes walking on the beach\, dogs\, cats\, swoony and spicy romance novels\, lengthy epic SFF novels\, and Taylor Swift. Connect with her on Instagram and Tiktok: @micadeleonwrites \nCatherine Dellosa plays video games for a living\, reads comics for inspiration\, and writes fiction because she’s in love with words. She lives in Manila\, Philippines with her husband\, whose ideas fuel the fire in her writing. Her Young Adult fantasy novel\, Of Myths And Men\, has been published by Penguin Random House SEA and is her love letter to gamer geeks\, mythological creatures\, aliens\, and epic quests to save the world. Of Life And Lies is the second book in the trilogy. She has also penned The Choices We Made (And Those We Didn’t) published by BRUMultiverse\, as well as Raya and Grayson’s Guide to Saving the World and The Bookshop Back Home as part of #romanceclass – a community of Filipino authors who are equally in love with words too. She is currently working on a few more projects up her sleeve. Check out her books at bit.ly/catherinedellosabooks\, or follow her on FB/IG/Twitter at @thenoobwife. \nClaire Betita de Guzman is a Filipina writer based in Singapore and author of four rom-com novels: Miss Makeover\, Budget is the New Black\, Girl Meets World\, and No Boyfriend Since Birth\, which was adapted into a TV series. A former journalist\, she started as a news reporter for the broadsheet Today before becoming a lifestyle editor for international and local magazines including Cosmopolitan Philippines and Harper’s Bazaar Singapore. She is a member of the Singapore Writers Group and has led talks and panels at literary events in Southeast Asia\, including the Singapore Writers Festival. She studied Journalism and graduated cum laude (with honours) at the University of the Philippines. She has taken writing courses at the University of Oxford in England and was a fellow in literary workshops in Europe and Asia\, including Miradoux\, France\, Bali\, Indonesia\, and Tbilisi\, Georgia. She is co-author of a poetry collection\, Dreaming of the Divine Downstairs and is co-editor of Get Luckier\, an anthology of Philippine-Singapore writings. Find her online at www.clairebetita.com.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/fiction-frenzy-cupids-book-club/
LOCATION:Sing Lit Station\, 22 Dickson Road #02-01\, 209506\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Literary Events/Talks (Events)
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SUMMARY:How to be a Picture Book Author-Illustrator
DESCRIPTION:Promotions for Workshop 1 ONLY\n\n40% concession* rates for students and seniors\n20% off past participants of SBC Academy**\n10% off for Kinokuniya Privilege Card members**\n\n* Discount is automatic\, participants will have to present their student pass or senior citizen card on day of talk for verification purposes. \n** Request promo code via email to programmes@bookcouncil.sg \nOffset the course fee (for Workshop 1 AND 2) using your SkillsFuture Credits! Refer here.\nT o submit a claim for this SkillsFuture course: \n\nRegister and request for invoice\nLog in on MySkillsFuture with Singpass and go to ‘E-Services’\nClick on ‘Check and Claim SkillsFuture Credit’\nClick on ‘Proceed to Submit a Claim’.\nSearch for this course.\nThe page will show your course details and the course run or course start date. Scroll down to key in payment details and upload supporting documents (invoice).\nCheck the ‘Terms & Conditions’ checkbox.\nClick ‘Submit’.\n\n\n\n\n\nSynopsis\nIn this fun and refreshing workshop\, participants will learn how to produce their own picture books under the guidance of award-winning author-illustrator J.H. Low. The workshop will comprise two sessions: a full day (8 hours) session and a half day (4 hours) session. \nIn the first session\, participants will get to learn the language of the picture book form and the art of storytelling; they will apply their newly acquired knowledge to create original manuscripts and storyboards through a series of engaging discussions and hands-on activities. \nIn the second session\, participants will learn to create their own character designs and illustration techniques that will transform their narratives into a visual spectacle. \nWorkshop Session 1 (16 March 2024)\nIntroduction and icebreaker activity (15 min) \nSegment 1: History of the picture book\, its language and potential as an expressive art form (105 min): \n\nLecture on “What is a picture book?”\nCritique on the art and commercial value of the picture book: “Lost in the Gardens” and “Lemonade Sky”\nDiscussion on “What is a picture book?”\n\nBreak and refreshment (15 min) \nSegment 2: Ways of storytelling: How to tell stories with the picture book (105 min): \n\nLecture on “Different ways of storytelling”\nHands-on exercise: writing a story differently\nGroup sharing\n\nLunch (60 min) \nWelcome back and book reading (15 min) \nSegment 3: Producing a manuscript (90 min) \n\nHands-on exercise: writing a children’s picture book story\nGroup sharing\n\nBreak and refreshment (15 min) \nSegment 4 (120 min) \n\nSharing on “Storyboarding”\nHands-on exercise: create a storyboard base on the story from Segment 3\nGroup sharing and critique\n\nClosing and Q&A (15 min) \nWorkshop Session 2 (23 March 2024)\nIntroduction and icebreaker activity (15 min) \nSegment 1: Creating a character design (90 min): \n\nLecture on “Character design”\nHands-on exercise: create a character design\nGroup sharing and critique\n\nBreak and refreshment (15 min) \nSegment 2: Illustration techniques (120 min) \n\nVisual observation – elements of art\nExplore art media\nCreate an illustrated character\n\nClosing and Q&A (15 min) \nCourse Objectives\n\nTo equip participants’ knowledge of the language of the picture book\nTo enhance participants’ storytelling skills through group discussion and hands-on activities\nTo inspire creativity and encourage experimentation with character design and different illustration styles\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\nunderstand the language of the picture book\nlearn different ways of storytelling\nproduce a manuscript for a children’s story\ncreate a storyboarding for the story\ndesign your own original characters\nlearn various illustration techniques to create interesting art\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst Session:\nDate: 16 March 2024\, Saturday\nTime: 9.00 am – 6.00 pm\nVenue: SBC Training Room\, Goodman Arts Centre\,\nBlk E\, #03-32 (Directions below at FAQ section)\nSecond Session:\nDate: 23 March 2024\, Saturday\nTime: 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm\nVenue: SBC Training Room\, Goodman Arts Centre\,\nBlk E\, #03-32 (Directions below at FAQ section)\n\n\n\n\nAbout trainer:\nJ.H. Low is an award-winning author-illustrator of picture books. His book Lemonade Sky (2021) is featured in the prestigious White Raven catalogue 2021 and also won him the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award 2022. His recent publications include two graphic novels: Mr Goodchild (2021)and The Visitor (2022). Through these two books\, J.H. Low explores existential issues with the picture book form and challenges conventional notion that the picture book is only for children’s consumption. \nJ.H. Low has a BA (Hons) in Fine Art\, a MA in Children’s Book Illustration\, and a PhD in Art. \n\n\n\n\nCancellation:\nThe programme can be cancelled or postponed two weeks before the programme date if the minimum number of participants is not met. Participants will be fully refunded for workshops cancelled by us. \nParticipants who are unable to attend a workshop they have registered for are to inform us of the reason two weeks before the workshop date. They will be fully refunded in the event of extenuating and mitigating circumstances (E.g. illness\, bereavement\, accidents) . Those who inform us up to 5 working days before the workshop date will receive a 50% refund. Those who did not turn up at the workshop will not receive a refund. \nUpon registration\, you are deemed to have read and understood the cancellation and withdrawal policy and accept the terms contained therein. \nFrequently asked questions:\nWhere is the venue? \n\nSingapore Book Council is located at 90 Goodman Road\, Blk E #03-32*\, Goodman Arts Centre\, S(439053). The Writer’s Lounge\, SBC Training Room\, and office is located here.\n\nHow do I get to the venue by bus?  \n\nBy Bus: Bus Stop 91099 (along Mountbatten Road) – 12\, 14\, 30\, 30E\, 158\, 196\, 401 Bus Stop 91091 (Bef Kg Kayu Rd) – 12\, 14\, 14A\, 30\, 30E\, 158\, 196 | This stop is opposite of Goodman Arts Centre\, please use the overhead bridge to cross over.\n\nHow do I get to the venue by train?  \n\nBy MRT: Mountbatten MRT Station (Circle Line) Exit B | Turn left upon exit\, follow sheltered walkway (crossing Geylang River) all the way to Goodman Arts Centre. After the gate\, turn left\, passing Block H towards Block E. Take the first staircase to level 3.\n\nHow do I get to the venue by car/taxi? \n\nDrop-offs can be done at Carpark A nearest to Blk E during office hours. Drop-offs and parking is located at Carpark B near Blk O.\n\nIs there a lift access to the venue? \n\nThere is no lift access at the building.\n\n 
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/how-to-be-a-picture-book-author-illustrator/
LOCATION:Singapore Book Council\, Training Room\, Goodman Arts Centre\, 90 Goodman Road\, Block E\, #03-32\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 439053\, Singapore
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SUMMARY:POP-UP: Get Booked and Hustle
DESCRIPTION:‘For You Page’\, a Singapore Literature (Sing Lit) campaign led by final year students from NTU Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI)\, is launching “Get Booked’’ – a series of book pop-up events at three well-known cafes from 29 January 2024 to 29 March 2024. During limited periods at Brawn and Brains Coffee\, Creme by LÉLE Bakery and The Social Space\, patrons can enjoy browsing through free books. \nMade for patrons seeking a coffee fix\, hangout spot and workspace respectively\, “Get Booked” consists of three pop-up events with varying opening hours. \n\n\nGet Booked with Brews at Brawn and Brains Coffee (Hamilton Road) from 29 January 2024 to 9 February 2024 – featuring an inviting space for coffee lovers to relax and catch up over books; \n\n\nGet Booked to Chill at Creme by LÉLE Bakery from 13 February 2024 to 27 February 2024 – presenting a cozy hangout and reading spot with their specialty Nian Gao Rice Cake Waffles and ice-cream for Chinese New Year\, open past midnight; and \n\n\nGet Booked and Hustle at The Social Space (Kreta Ayer) from 15 March 2024 to 29 March 2024 – offering a conducive space for work and breaks with Wi-Fi connection\, food\, drinks\, books and retail space for productivity-seekers. \n\n\nAt each event\, visitors can expect a curated selection of English books including fiction\, non-fiction\, novels\, poetry\, plays and more. The booth features interactive zines with activities patrons can participate in to enter giveaways and win attractive vouchers from establishments such as Bob The Baker Boy and Book Bar. There\, patrons can help themselves to complimentary stickers and bookmarks as keepsakes from the event.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/pop-up-get-booked-and-hustle/
LOCATION:The Social Space\, 333 Kreta Ayer Road\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 080333\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Literary Events/Talks (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240308T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240308T203000
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SUMMARY:All the Things She Said: Women’s Voices in Comics
DESCRIPTION:This International Women’s Day\, join us for a conversation about the power of women’s voices in comics with creators from Difference Engine\, an independent comics publisher based in Singapore. \nTackling big topics through small but powerful publications within the DE Shorts imprint\, Andeasyand (Creator of A Drip. A Drop. A Deluge: A Period Tragicomedy)\, Vinita Ramani\, and Griselda Gabriele (Creators of Bearing Witness) discuss how exploring their shared experience of womanhood has empowered difficult conversations to be had through comics\, whether it’s through quirky humour or raw honesty. \nCome down to Book Bar on 8 March\, 7:30 pm as we share stories about friendship\, community\, and all the messy and magnificent parts of being a woman. \nDE Shorts titles including A Drip. A Drop. A Deluge: A Period Tragicomedy and Bearing Witness will also be available for purchase and signing by the creators. Light bites and drinks will be available for purchase as well. \nAbout the Panellists\nVinita Ramani is a writer and editor. She has previously worked as a journalist for various local and regional publications\, and as a publicist for film festivals\, both in Singapore and abroad. Find her online at vinitaramani.com/ \nGriselda Gabriele is a Singapore-based Indonesian artist with experience in editorial illustration and visual development for games and animation. She is passionate about storytelling\, and interested in exploring the diverse history\, (pop) culture\, and faiths of Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Find her online at grisgabriele.com/\n\nAndeasyand is a Nurulhuda Izyan born and raised in Singapore. To use up old name cards after her first marketing job\, she discovered the world of illustration and found ways to describe the beauty of the ordinary with doodles and scribbles. With that new power\, she navigates difficult topics like menstruation\, anxiety\, marriage\, and weight\, as well as silly daily musings. \nAbout the Moderator\nLalitha Aiyer is a Community Engagement Specialist at Difference Engine. Her experiences in community arts include assisting in the curation of ‘Thamizhachi: a digital museum of Singaporean Tamil women under construction’ as part of N.O.W 2021 and co-producing a decolonial initiative ‘More Uncomfortable Truths’ at the Bristol Museum\, England.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/all-the-things-she-said-womens-voices-in-comics/
LOCATION:Book Bar\, 57 Duxton Road Singapore 089521\, Singapore\, 089521\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Literary Events/Talks (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240224T133000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240224T160000
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SUMMARY:ACM Conversations: Craft Voices: Collaboration and Community Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Join in this symposium to hear from Cándida Fernández de Calderón\, director of the Fomento Cultural Citibanamex. A.C.\, Mexico\, as she discusses her work with craftsmen to preserve and promote Mexican heritage. Other speakers include Lidia Riveros\, Tracy Tang\, and Denisonde Simbol\, who worked with diverse communities to amplify their voices in the Manila Galleon: From Asia to the Americas exhibition.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/acm-conversations-craft-voices-collaboration-and-community-engagement/
LOCATION:Asian Civilisations Museum\, 1 Empress Pl\,\, Singapore\, 179555\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Literary Events/Talks (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240217T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240309T130000
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SUMMARY:Through a Screen Darkly: Writing Poetry That Keeps You Up at Night
DESCRIPTION:Promotions\nAuto-applied\, no promo code needed: \n\n40% concession* rates for students and seniors\n20% off buddy tickets\n\nRequest promo code via email to programmes@bookcouncil.sg to enjoy: \n\n20% off past participants of SBC Academy\n10% off for Kinokuniya Privilege Card members\n\n* Please be prepared to present your student pass or senior citizen card on the day of the talk for verification purposes. \nOff set the course fee using your SkillsFuture Credits! Refer here.\nT o submit claim for this SkillsFuture course: \n\nRegister and request for invoice\nLog in on MySkillsFuture with Singpass and go to ‘E-Services’\nClick on ‘Check and Claim SkillsFuture Credit’\nClick on ‘Proceed to Submit a Claim’.\nSearch for this course.\nThe page will show your course details and the course run or course start date. Scroll down to key in payment details and upload supporting documents (invoice).\nCheck the ‘Terms & Conditions’ checkbox.\nClick ‘Submit’.\n\n\n\n\n\nSynopsis\nWhy write poetry\, as opposed to fiction\, or a dramatic piece? This question is at the heart of this four-week programme as we unravel the complex impulses and inspirations that go into the poetic pursuit and how these can ignite our writings. \nFor too long\, poetry has been taught and mined for meaning first. As T. S. Eliot says: “Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood.” That’s the beautiful power of poetry which can excavate even as your mind has yet to unravel it. \nBy interrogating one’s own motivations and then embracing the poetic imagination\, this series of workshops will take you through the various stages of verse fruition\, from harnessing the initial spark (of hope\, or fear\, or both)\, to examining the armoury of tools for self-expression (through other art forms such as films and music)\, to ascertaining the range of approaches which best steer and keep you on the edge\, and to finally unleashing the poems to the outside world\, come what may. \nEvery week\, participants will be encouraged to write prompt-led poetry\, and share their poems and opinions on each other’s work. \nCourse Objectives\n\nTo introduce participants the joys of appreciating poetry\nTo acquire the basic tenets of poetry and how participants can start writing their own poems via hands-on exercises\nTo learn from other art forms such as films and music and be sensitised to worldly inspirations\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\nAppreciate the artistic richness of poetry\nEnhance your writing skills through exercises and sharing sessions\nExplore multifarious creative outlets through other art forms and expand your creative repertoire\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme Itinerary\nFirst Session: THE SPARK (17 February 2024)\nHow does an idea for a poem come about? How does one allow an embryo of a feeling\, a concept\, or an issue\, to evolve and develop? This session delves into the factors to consider when trying to give voice to a spark. Whether it’s a memory\, a person\, or an artificial prompt\, it can help you to confront the genuine root for that poetic investigation\, and how we can start afresh\, abuzz\, ready for all possibilities. \nSecond Session: THE ARMOURY (24 February 2024)\nYou’ve got an iota of an idea\, but where do we go from here? This session introduces the formal strategies – form\, rhythm\, imagery – which anchor your poetic expression. Aside from the tried-and-tested\, we will also get to learn from other artforms such as films and music\, and know the more experimental\, and outre projects which can revise and enrich our notions of what poetry can be. \nThird Session: THE EXPOSURE (2 March 2024)\nWhen is a poem done? This session looks at the hard but essential task of knowing when and how to end a poem\, and as a collection\, how to structure and sequence one’s manuscript. \nFourth Session: THE VULNERABILITY (9 March 2024)\nHow do you know if your poem is good enough to let it out? This is where rigorous editing\, self-critique and a good hide (thick skin) will come in handy. This session will involve you to stand apart from your work\, examine the pitfalls\, kill your darlings. It will end in a poetry recital where participants will share their takeaways and their newly-minted poetry. \n\n\n\n\nProgramme Details:\nDate: 17 & 24 February\, 2 & 9 March 2024\, Saturday\nTime: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm\nVenue: SBC Training Room\, Goodman Arts Centre\,\nBlk E\, #03-32 (Directions below in FAQ section)\n\n\n\n\nAbout trainer:\nYeow Kai Chai is a poet\, fiction writer\, and editor. He has three poetry collections: Secret Manta (2001); Pretend I’m Not Here (2006); and One to the Dark Tower Comes (2020)\, which was awarded the 2022 Singapore Literature Prize. He has worked as editor-in-chief\, entertainment editor and music reviewer for nearly three decades. He co-wrote Lilla Torg: A Scandinavian Journey (2023); Lost Bodies: Poems Between Portugal and Home (2016); and The Adopted: Stories from Angkor (2015)\, with three other authors. A co-editor of Quarterly Literary Review Singapore\, he was Festival Director of Singapore Writers Festival from 2015 to 2018. \n\n\n\n\nCancellation:\nThe programme can be cancelled or postponed two weeks before the programme date if the minimum number of participants is not met. Participants will be fully refunded for workshops cancelled by us. \nParticipants who are unable to attend a workshop they have registered for are to inform us of the reason two weeks before the workshop date. They will be fully refunded in the event of extenuating and mitigating circumstances (E.g. illness\, bereavement\, accidents) . Those who inform us up to 5 working days before the workshop date will receive a 50% refund. Those who did not turn up at the workshop will not receive a refund. \nUpon registration\, you are deemed to have read and understood the cancellation and withdrawal policy and accept the terms contained therein. \n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions\nWhere is the venue? \n\nSingapore Book Council is located at 90 Goodman Road\, Blk E #03-32*\, Goodman Arts Centre\, S(439053). The Writer’s Lounge\, SBC Training Room\, and office is located here.\n\nHow do I get to the venue by bus?  \n\nBy Bus: Bus Stop 91099 (along Mountbatten Road) – 12\, 14\, 30\, 30E\, 158\, 196\, 401 Bus Stop 91091 (Bef Kg Kayu Rd) – 12\, 14\, 14A\, 30\, 30E\, 158\, 196 | This stop is opposite of Goodman Arts Centre\, please use the overhead bridge to cross over.\n\nHow do I get to the venue by train?  \n\nBy MRT: Mountbatten MRT Station (Circle Line) Exit B | Turn left upon exit\, follow sheltered walkway (crossing Geylang River) all the way to Goodman Arts Centre. After the gate\, turn left\, passing Block H towards Block E. Take the first staircase to level 3.\n\nHow do I get to the venue by car/taxi? \n\nDrop-offs can be done at Carpark A nearest to Blk E during office hours. Drop-offs and parking is located at Carpark B near Blk O.\n\nIs there a lift access to the venue? \n\nThere is no lift access at the building.\n\n 
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/through-a-screen-darkly-writing-poetry-that-keeps-you-up-at-night/
LOCATION:Singapore Book Council\, Training Room\, Goodman Arts Centre\, 90 Goodman Road\, Block E\, #03-32\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 439053\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Literary Events/Talks (Events),Workshop & Talks (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240202T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240203T220000
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SUMMARY:PRESSPLAY : LASTPLAY
DESCRIPTION:About the Programme \nFive years on and PRESSPLAY returns with its headlining programme LASTPLAY\, featuring iconic acts in local\, alternative music. In this year’s iteration of LASTPLAY\, we’re bringing the gig from our public libraries\, right to you live in the centre of the Bras Basah Bugis area. Join us for an evening of soulful grooves and enigmatic rap\, and witness Singapore’s stalwarts in R&B\, shoegaze and alternative hip-hop. With ethereal vocals and dreamy distortions coupled with shapeshifting beats\, we bring to you the best in sonic iterations to wrap up PRESSPLAY. Coupled with a popup market and art installations\, this 2 day finale is not to be missed! \nAbout PRESSPLAY 2024 \nPRESSPLAY is National Library Board’s biennial arts festival\, promising a month-long tapestry of workshops\, talks and exhibition. In this edition of PRESSPLAY\, we celebrate the little improvements we make through iterations in art\, stroke by stroke\, note by note\, click by click. \nPRESSPLAY aims to make youth arts more accessible to the public and celebrate the impact of the arts on young people’s lives. In collaboration with community organisations and independent artists\, PRESSPLAY offers arts programmes for young people in public libraries throughout Singapore. \nSo what are you waiting for?\nIt’s time to PRESSPLAY.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/pressplay-lastplay/
LOCATION:National Library Building\, 100 Victoria Street\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 188064\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events),Literary Events/Talks (Events),Music (Events),Visual Arts (Events),Workshop & Talks (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240127T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240127T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T065446Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Writing Queer Joy
DESCRIPTION:With a focus on queer characters and queer stories\, this workshop is an introduction to developing character-driven queer drama for stage and screen. Join award-winning Scottish playwright and screenwriter James Ley\, as he facilitates his favourite creative-thinking and playwriting exercises to help you harness queer joy in your writing. \nThis workshop will accept participants who fulfil the following pre-requisites: \n\nEmerging writers who have written at least one full-length play\nWriters interested in telling queer stories\n\nThe workshop will accept a maximum of 12 participants. \nABOUT JAMES LEY \nJames Ley is a playwright and screenwriter living in Glasgow. His recent plays include WILF (Traverse Theatre)\, ODE TO JOY (Stories Untold\, Summerhall) and LOVE SONG TO LAVENDER MENACE (Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh\, Summerhall\, SoHo Playhouse\, New York). \nJames’ play ODE TO JOY which he wrote and directed won a Fringe First at the Edinburgh Festival 2022. His feature adaptation of Love Song to Lavender Menace is currently in development\, produced by John McKay/Compact Pictures\, funded by the Scottish Film Talent Network.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/workshop-writing-queer-joy/
LOCATION:Centre 42 Office\, 42 Waterloo Street\, 42 Waterloo Street\, 187951\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities,Literary Events/Talks (Events),Theatre (Events),Workshop & Talks (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240126T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240126T200000
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SUMMARY:Making Queer Work across Stage & Screen
DESCRIPTION:Come listen to James Ley’s practice and process of writing some of the most celebrated queer plays in Scotland. He will share about how his works speak to the preservation and promotion of queer spaces\, as well as how he creates iconic and original queer characters who survive\, thrive and sidestep stereotypes. With two of his plays now in development as screenplays\, you’ll find out James’ approach to translating his work from stage to screen too. Stay for a Q&A facilitated by Ahmad Musta’ain\, playwright\, educator and a dear friend of James! \nABOUT JAMES LEY \nJames Ley is a playwright and screenwriter living in Glasgow. His recent plays include WILF (Traverse Theatre)\, ODE TO JOY (Stories Untold\, Summerhall) and LOVE SONG TO LAVENDER MENACE (Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh\, Summerhall\, SoHo Playhouse\, New York). \nJames’ play ODE TO JOY which he wrote and directed won a Fringe First at the Edinburgh Festival 2022. His feature adaptation of Love Song to Lavender Menace is currently in development\, produced by John McKay/Compact Pictures\, funded by the Scottish Film Talent Network.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/making-queer-work-across-stage-screen/
LOCATION:TBC\, TBC\, Singapore\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Event of the Day,Literary Events/Talks (Events),Theatre (Events),Workshop & Talks (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240125T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240125T223000
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SUMMARY:Outspoken: January 2024 Edition
DESCRIPTION:Grab a beer or a shot because the competition is getting INTENSE.\nDetails:\n10 poets\, knockout format over 3 rounds.\nThe second round is a two-minute improvised poem written to prompts (you will get 10 minutes). Poets should prepare two poems not exceeding three minutes in length for the first and third rounds.\nSign up for a competitive slot or an open mic slot by DMing us at @outspoken_sg!\nPoets will be accessed by judges selected from the audience.\nPrizes (that CASH CASH):\n1st – $50\n2nd- $30\n3rd- $20\nTickets: $10 at the door.\nDoors open at 7:30pm\nF&B is available.\nOutspoken is an independent event run by Marc Nair and Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/outspoken-january-2024-edition/
LOCATION:stratos rooftop bar at National Design Centre\, 111 Middle Rd\, #05-05 National Design Centre\, Singapore 188969\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Competition,Literary Events/Talks (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240128T230000
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SUMMARY:Textures 2024
DESCRIPTION:Organised by Arts House Limited\, Textures\, the annual literary festival that celebrates Singapore literature (SingLit)\, returns once again from 19 – 28 January 2024 at The Arts House\, in conjunction with the Light to Night Festival and Singapore Art Week. Featuring an array of multidisciplinary SingLit-related programmes and showcases that respond to the theme ‘Reimagine\,’ Textures transports all visitors to a world where words come alive against the backdrop of other artistic practices and disciplines\, casting a spotlight on the literary works that are closest to home.  \n  \nFrom captivating interdisciplinary performances presented by notable local artists like Hafidz Rahman\, Marc Nair\, Sudhee Liao\, Mantravine\, Audrey Ng\, Low Zi Hao\, and more\, to enchanting art installations by homegrown visual artists including Justin Loke and Knuckles & Notch that speak of the constancy of literature and its richness and diversity amidst the ever-changing digitised world. Fresh perspectives and exciting encounters with SingLit texts are a promise at the festival.  \n  \nExpect to be introduced to a diverse genre of books by both local and international writers at the pop-up bookstore by Chio Books or spook your socks off while attending the multisensorial theatrical experience of iconic Singapore horror stories. A range of family-friendly literary fun awaits you at Textures 2024!  \nFor more information on Textures 2024\, please visit artshouselimited.sg/tah-textures-2024 or follow The Arts House on Facebook and Instagram.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/textures-2024/
LOCATION:The Arts House 1 Old Parliament Ln\, Singapore 179429\, 1 Old Parliament Ln\, Singapore 179429\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 179429\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events),Literary Events/Talks (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20231118T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20231118T235900
DTSTAMP:20260408T204426
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T033130Z
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SUMMARY:Literary Lounge
DESCRIPTION:For one night only…\nSing Lit Station is excited to open the doors to our Literary Lounge\, a special event for our lovely donors. We’re rolling out the red carpet and serving up a bevvy of bespoke cocktails inspired by beloved Sing Lit titles! \nA donation (through a ticket purchase on Peatix) will gain you entry to the Lounge and an evening of tipples and wonderful company. Donors in the $300 tier will get to indulge in a unique literary experience: our talented mixologist will craft a custom drink tailored to your taste preferences and your favorite Sing Lit authors! \nSing Lit Station is a registered charity and Institution of Public Character. Our vision is to be a platform where readers and writers can meet\, and we believe that a vibrant community is the key ingredient for a thriving literary scene. Your contributions keep our station running\, ensuring writers have a space to create\, connect\, and flourish. \nDonation Tiers\nShort Story Sipper ($10) Entry to the Literary Lounge\nRum & Reading Reveler ($25) Entry + 1 Sing Lit cocktail\nGin & Genre Aficionado ($40) Entry + 2 Sing Lit cocktails\nLiterary Libationist ($300) Entry for 2pax + free flow Sing Lit cocktails + custom drink tailored just for you!\nExtra cocktails at +$18 each \nDonating to Sing Lit Station has never been more delicious. We can’t wait to see you! \nPlease note: Our venue is on the second floor and only accessible by stairs. Please drop us a message at contact@singlitstation.com if you have any accessibility questions. We also have a cat in the office\, however antihistamines are available in the pantry area for anyone with allergies.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/literary-lounge/
LOCATION:Sing Lit Station\, 22 Dickson Road #02-01\, 209506\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Literary Events/Talks (Events)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231211
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SUMMARY:Rhythmic Resonance: A Collaboration Beyond Boundaries By Andy Yang & Ian de Souza
DESCRIPTION:The Private Museum (TPM) Singapore is pleased to present Rhythmic Resonance: A Collaboration Beyond Boundaries By Andy Yang & Ian de Souza\, a duo exhibition showcasing works from Australian-based artist Ian de Souza and Singaporean artist Andy Yang.  \nExploring themes of collaboration\, cultural exchange and artistic cross-pollination through a combination of de Souza and Yang’s respective practices\, this showcase will also feature a series of novel collaborative artworks painted by both artists in unison. Immerse in the ways meaningful exchanges can transform artistic practice\, and be inspired by de Souza and Yang’s journey of collaboration\, partnership and growth.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/rhythmic-resonance-a-collaboration-beyond-boundaries-by-andy-yang-ian-de-souza/
LOCATION:The Private Museum\, 11 Upper Wilkie Rd\, Singapore\, Singapore\, Singapore 228120\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Literary Events/Talks (Events),Visual Arts (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20231027T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20231027T223000
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SUMMARY:SPUKI: a dink open mic
DESCRIPTION:This Halloween\, it’s time to get SPUKI 🧟 \nWe’re keeping things local here: so dress up like a (supernatural) baddie of the Southeast Asian persuasion\, and bring us your best True Singapore Ghost Stories. Tell us about what you saw at that Pasir Ris chalet\, or who joined you on that 2AM cab ride home\, or what happened to your uncle during the seventh month 🫣 \nBest costume and ghost story stand to win prizes 🍚🩸🌑 🕸️📿🪞🧧 Bonus points for Mr. Midnight references! Featuring live music from Death Valley Community Club and poetry by Kyra Tayer\, this is a Halloween event you don’t want to miss. \nOur usual programming of alllll the genres will continue\, but we want to hear all your SPUKI tales too 🕯🌙🧛🏽🧞🔮🧹🖤 Scared to go alone? Grab a friend and sign up for our open mic slots.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/spuki-a-dink-open-mic/
LOCATION:UltraSuperNew Gallery\, 168 Tyrwhitt Road\, SIngapore\, Singapore\, 207572\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities,Literary Events/Talks (Events),Music (Events)
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