IT’S RAINING MEN! This February, the Chaotic Cabaret brings you a night of drag like you've never experienced: our very first all-drag king show. Get ready to swoon and scream for more as we bring you not one, not two, but NINE of Singapore's hottest drag kings (no, we didn't know we had that many, […]
Sự tích trái thơm / Ang Alamat ng Pinya (“the legend of the pineapple”) is on the move, like it has been for centuries. Originally cultivated as Hoyriri by the Tupinambá people in present-day Brazil and Paraguay, the pineapple’s uprootings through Portuguese colonization of South America have left traces in Southeast Asian mythology, motherly sermons […]
The World Press Photo Exhibition, a showcase of award-winning photography that sparks important discussions about press freedom, current events, and documentation, will be in Manila from February 26 to March 17. The exhibition includes works from Filipino winners Kimberly dela Cruz and Hannah Reyes Morales. A roundtable discussion on the Future of Journalism is scheduled […]
To understand the fascination in sound-making means dissecting the social history of the cacophony and the ‘noise’ makers (or the early forms of musical instruments) that have emerged from the particular relationship between humans and nature. Learning to create sounds is also learning to listen to them. To accompany the visual landscape of Truong Cong […]
Standing in the waves of time, gazing at the horizon between life and death, one turns to another and breaks the silence: “How do you prepare to leave this world?” Both Sides, Now 2024 returns this March with the community exhibition tides 潮! A band of 8 brave elders invites you to reflect and respond […]
Join us for a two-day conference that examines the significance of the Manila galleon trade, which connected Asia to the Americas and Europe for centuries. Leading scholars will present new research and insights into how the galleons influenced the cultural, economic, political, and social landscapes of the Philippines, Mexico, Spain, and other countries from the […]
Organised by ArtsWok Collaborative Discover how to engage communities more creatively and effectively at the ArtsWok Learning Forum 2024: Developing Community Creatively happening on 29 and 30 March at Goodman Arts Centre. Highlights include an array of panels, workshops, reflexive dialogue and field visits; where you'll encounter a broad range of socially and community-engaged arts […]
"IKIRO" is a Japanese word that can be translated into English as "Be alive". "IKIRO" was the word that the artist Takahiro Suzuki, born 1967 in Osaka, started writing in his diary when he was about 20 years old. It was the word that gave him courage and gave his life meaning to this day. […]
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 […]
The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and The Manila Times College Subic are holding the second year of its Film School Workshop Series entitled “Making Movies” to be held from April to April 27 2024 at the TMTCS Campus in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City. Young Filipino students and filmmakers from Central […]
Walk For A Change. Walk For Mental Health. Join us for a cause at The Red Pencil (Singapore)'s inaugural Art To HeART Charity Walkathon 2024! Be part of our Charity Walkathon held in partnership with Seletar Country Club and show your support for mental health. Walk alongside us in solidarity with the underprivileged beneficiaries […]
Participatory modes of expanded cinema performances are the focus of Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen’s residency period. Playing and Becoming is a performance-talk centered around such a participatory mode of live film creation. It explores this as an event of collective action and knowledge circulation, that fosters the potential of multiplicities through image and sound […]
Participatory modes of expanded cinema performances are the focus of Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen’s residency period. Playing and Becoming is a performance-talk centered around such a participatory mode of live film creation. It explores this as an event of collective action and knowledge circulation, that fosters the potential of multiplicities through image and sound […]
The 2nd Philippine Queer Studies Conference has launched a call for papers and panel proposals. This year’s theme is “Bridging queer knowledges and desires.” As with its first iteration, this year’s conference seeks to highlight queer work and scholarship in the country, and facilitate stronger connections between LGBTQI scholars, policy makers, and advocates. It is […]
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 […]
30 June 2024, 11:59pm The Ateneo Art Gallery and the Kalaw-Ledesma Foundation, Inc., call for entries to the 11th Ateneo Art Awards Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Prizes in Art Criticism, with the theme”Fluctuation”. The latter is based on Kalaw-Ledesma’s belief in “fluctuation as a realm of possibility” seeking entries that look at artists, works, exhibitions, projects, practices […]
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 […]
UOB-NAFA Southeast Asian Arts Forum 2024 will mark its 5th anniversary and this year is held in conjunction with ADPRex, on 2 August 2024 in Singapore and online. In concord with the theme of precarity, the 5th edition of the Southeast Asian Arts Forum will once again evaluate questions surrounding the meaningfulness of practice, the […]
InstaGeylang is a community based photography challenge that encourages the public to snap and share their photos of Geylang Serai on social media. It aims to promote creative activity and start a repository of collective memory for the Geylang Serai area over the years. This year’s exhibition coincides with the completion of the arch at […]
MAVEN IRA IS THRILLED TO INVITE YOU TO A PRIVATE VIEWING OF ‘SILENT DIALOGUES’, A CAPTIVATING SOLO EXHIBITION BY ARYAN ARORA. THIS SERIES OF 15 MONOCHROMATIC PAINTINGS EXPLORES THE DUALITY OF BLACK AND WHITE, WITH ONLY TWO GRACED BY COLOUR. THE ARTWORKS DELVE INTO THE THEME OF MASKS THAT PEOPLE WEAR UNKNOWINGLY, EVEN ALONE. EACH ARTWORK […]
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, […]
Organised by ART:DIS Curated by John Tung 19 to 29 Sep 2024 Venue: Objectifs Chapel Gallery Free admission Fern Wong, a self-taught artist with Down syndrome, captivates with her intricate patterns and vibrant colors inspired by nature. The “Natural Geometry” exhibition showcases her drawings and papercut techniques, highlighting the natural world’s inherent patterns, from tree […]
Sing’theatre Academy presents “Best of Broadway” starring The Showstoppers To kickstart the celebration of Sing’theatre Academy’s 10th anniversary, "Best of Broadway," is a vibrant homage to the magic of musical theatre. Directed by TJ Taylor, the concert will showcase a variety of songs from classic and contemporary musicals, ensuring there is something for everyone to […]
Embark on a literary journey with Poems on the MRT, an initiative by the National Arts Council in partnership with SMRT and Stellar Ace, brought to life by Sing Lit Station. From 1 November 2024, Singapore poetry will take over the MRT network, integrating local literature into the daily experience of commuters. Look out for […]
Winter is here, and there are so many things that need to be prepared! Snowmen need to be built, walls need to be decorated, and children ought to be in bed before Santa arrives! Join our Winter Madness camp as we get ready for winter and for Santa’s visit! Just make sure not to get caught in a snowball fight! […]
