Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) welcomes a selection of Chinese Christian art from the Vatican Museums in Rome, in its latest rotation of the Christian Art Gallery. Drawn from the Anima Mundi (meaning "Soul of the World"), these are little-known treasures of Christian art made in Asia. The public will be able to view up-close […]
From 24 March 2023 Daily, 10am - 7pm | Fridays, 10am - 9pm Asian Civilisations Museum, Level 3, Fashion and Textiles Gallery The Asian Civilisations Museum presents Textile Masters to the World: The global desire for Indian cloth with a selection of exquisite garments and textiles at its Fashion and Textiles Gallery. Featuring 27 […]
From food to performing arts, Southeast Asia’s intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is an important link to our past and intrinsic to our rich cultural identity. To pay homage to the time-honoured traditions and living expressions that define and connect us across the region, the National Museum of Singapore and the Maybank Foundation will be presenting […]
Join us on a journey back in time to find out and explore the history of video installation art. This two-part series offers a fascinating look at the pivotal moments when video installation first emerged in the 1980s and 1990s, staged and recreated at the latest See Me, See You: Early Video Installation of Southeast Asia […]
LEGOLAND School Challenge is back in its second iteration. This year, the Competition expands its region to include students from ASEAN countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. Through the Competition aims to unleash students’ imagination to create the worlds of their dreams with LEGO. The theme for this year’s competition is […]
Our friends from Asia can now catch weekly dance performances on YouTube with English subtitles by D.U.N.K. (DANCE UNIVERSE NEVER KILLED). At the start of 2023, D.U.N.K. (DANCE UNIVERSE NEVER KILLED), a large-scale music and dance project was formed in partnership with renowned Japanese rapper and artist, SKY-HI, together with leading multi-platform entertainment powerhouse and […]
Call for submissions for Asian films- Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF) is a premier Asian film festival in Indonesia focusing on the development of Asian cinema. Films must not be made before January 2022. Feature films (over 45 minutes) and short films (under 45 minutes) in narrative, documentary, experimental or animated form are accepted. Submissions […]
Life Profusion is SIFA’s virtual platform, a portal for creation and discovery. This year, Life Profusion presents Privacy by MOJOKO, a series of eight digital works from eight international artists exploring modern concerns of surveillance and personal data; and Prompt: Play curated by Hong Xinyi, which gathers creative responses to programmes at SIFA 2023. Privacy […]
Life Profusion is SIFA’s virtual platform, a portal for creation and discovery. This year, Life Profusion presents Privacy by MOJOKO, a series of eight digital works from eight international artists exploring modern concerns of surveillance and personal data; and Prompt: Play curated by Hong Xinyi, which gathers creative responses to programmes at SIFA 2023. […]
A new volume edited by Kirstin Pauka, Dennis Gupa, and Catherine Diamond will address the particular contributions made by Southeast Asian live performances of theatre, dance, puppetry, and performance art to further a healthy engagement with nature. Southeast Asian ecology and people’s relations to it are distinctly different from those in secular, modern, scientifically-driven post-Cartesian […]
Go on a fun-filled trail featuring Instagrammable inflatables and 2D sculptures, and interactive trail stations to learn more about Singapore Zoo’s star animals. Share your memories with us on social media by posting your photos with #HappyZOObilee #SingaporeZoo #artzooworld and stand to win prizes! Explore the trail stations along the way to discover fun facts […]
Paper Monkey Theatre has been conducting puppetry Masterclass annually for practitioners, in hopes to inspire and also create an entry point for more to take on the art form. This year, the focus will be on Object Puppetry. Interested applicants may send in your CV and letter of interest to us at admin@papermonkey.com.sg
Andrew Gn: Fashioning Singapore and the World 27 May to 17 September 2023 Daily, 10am - 7pm | Fridays, 10am - 9pm Asian Civilisations Museum This exhibition presents the fashion journey of Andrew Gn, one of Singapore’s most prolific designers, and celebrates his major gift to the nation. Known for creations that are refined […]
Hop aboard the National Museum of Singapore’s ‘flight’ to discover Singapore with Now Boarding: Experiencing Singapore through Travel, 1800s-2000s, a travel-themed exhibition that traces the evolution of Singapore’s identity as a popular travel destination, through the eyes of those who arrived at our shores from the past to the present. Set against the backdrop of […]
Singaporean art gallery, Sound of Art (www.soundof.art), presents RE/EMERGENCE, a solo exhibition by artist Erica Wee. RE/EMERGENCE is Erica’s first solo exhibition and of great significance in her journey as an artist. Having lived away from her home of Singapore for the past 15 years and only just returned last year, the exhibition marks her […]
Art in the Commons: Data Visualising Jurong | Synthetic Visions for a Future Past (Jurong Dreaming) From 1 June to 10 September 2023 at Science Centre Singapore Access to the installation is included with general admission to Science Centre Singapore The third and last edition of Art in the Commons: Data Visualising Jurong returns with […]
“The Silent Film Festival in Thailand” is back at Thai Film Archive . After a three-year break, The Silent Film Festival in Thailand returns in June to the Thai Film Archive, with a programme of classic silent films from around the world screened with live music accompaniment. This one-of-a-kind film festival has been a cultural […]
cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival returns with a riveting 13th edition that draws us back to the essence of dance: the body as instrument, and movement as language. What worlds, horizons, and perspectives could the medium of dance possibly illuminate? In our present flux, we let our bodies speak. Reflecting upon the chaos and conundrums of […]
The inaugural UOL X ART:DIS Art Prize is a platform to recognise talented artists with disabilities in Singapore. This art competition aims to support winning artists in their artistic journey, showcasing their excellent works to the public and opening up more opportunities for them to deepen their practice and gain market exposure. Available in two […]
The Gallery Wellness Festival is back from 17 June to 9 July 2023 with a new theme—"Art Connects". This year join us for more than 20 unique art-inspired wellness experiences that engage our five senses and help us connect deeply with ourselves as well as the people around us. Visit the Gallery and take part […]
FreedomFilmFest seeks film grant proposals and completed films that interrogate the theme #WhyFreedom. The team is looking for fresh and insightful takes on freedom that will inspire and challenge audiences to strive for peace, dignity and human rights for all regardless of colour, religion or creed. Film grant proposals should be submitted by 26 June […]
Experience the long-awaited return of Ryan Cayabyab to Singapore, as Ryan Cayabayab and The Ryan Cayabyab Singers grace the stage for an exclusive one-night performance. Prepare to be enchanted by the musical genius of Mr. C, the renowned 2018 Philippine National Artist, as he takes you on a nostalgic journey through his extraordinary repertoire. With […]
Creatives, by nature, observe, raise questions, stimulate thought, and develop agency. As we dig our roots deeper to find meaning in our current contexts, practices, and environments, we branch wide to explore new ways of doing and ways of being in an increasingly complex world. Themed Rooting Deep, Branching Wide - Strengthening Practices and Expanding Possibilities, we […]
With an ethereal voice that rings as clear as glass, Cécile McLorin Salvant is arguably one of the most compelling jazz vocalists today. Describing her own sound as “jazz, blues, with elements of folk and musical theatre”, the three-time Grammy award winner is known to draw inspiration from historical narratives with distinct eclecticism, in a […]
With an ethereal voice that rings as clear as glass, Cécile McLorin Salvant is arguably one of the most compelling jazz vocalists today. Describing her own sound as “jazz, blues, with elements of folk and musical theatre”, the three-time Grammy award winner is known to draw inspiration from historical narratives with distinct eclecticism, in a […]
Boo Sze Yang, Milenko Prvački & Wong Keen | The Spatial, The Ephemeral, And The Possibility Of It All artcommune gallery 01.07.2023 - 16.07.2023 artcommune gallery is honoured to present The Spatial, The Ephemeral, And The Possibility Of It All. This major 3-man group exhibition, will showcase over 30 new works by Singapore’s leading […]
Featuring paintings, collages, drawings, prints, sculptures, photographs, hand-thrown ceramics and many more exciting works! The artistic process knows no bounds of time, extending beyond the constraints of a fixed schedule. Inspiration can illuminate the artist's path at any given moment, be it the radiant afternoon or the tranquil pre-dawn hours. Embracing this notion, INSTINC proudly […]
Celebrate queer joy with us and join us for original drag, theatre, spoken word performances and more! As queers, society limits us to the margins: but we're here to show you that you can be anything and anyone, if only you dream it. Featuring gender as nasi padang, a lifelong Aishwarya Rai stan, stand-up in […]
The ANI Project - ANI Directory is looking for artists and writers to participate in a virtual showcase, as part of the 6th edition of The Wrong Biennale from November 1, 2o23, to March 1, 2o24. Interpreting the concept of “anima” (which is the Latin term for the "animating principle" and the Greek concept of the human psyche), project ANI explores the ways […]
Open Studio provides a rare opportunity for those interested in pursuing professional training at ITI to experience a day of Movement, Voice and Wayong Wong classes led by the faculty at ITI alongside our international student cohort at the historic 11 Upper Wilkie Road. Our small class sizes ensure each student receives direct, undivided attention […]
After a successful sold-out show in the midst of covid restrictions last year, SINGER-SONGWRITERS: SOME STRINGS ATTACHED VOL. 2 comes back with a vengeance, featuring another group of Singapore’s most prolific singer-songwriters in a one-night-only concert. The upcoming more intimate installment of the rare pairing of local singer-songwriters’ vocals and (many) strings, weish, Shirlyn Tan, […]
SDEA's signature early childhood arts pedagogy certification course is back for it's second intake! ETLA-EC is a 36-hour course designed to equip artists with key knowledge, skills and disposition to work with children in the early years, primarily ages 4 to 6 years. This course offers a platform for artists to delve deeper into the […]
Being with Water By Ng Hui Hsien 11 Jul – 6 Aug 2023 Lower Gallery, Objectifs Free admission Being with Water is a photographic work that explores the interconnectedness between our interior worlds and the elemental. It features unique silver gelatin prints suggestive of landscapes, dusk, and dawn, visually alluding to renewal and transformation, beginnings and endings, […]
(Fill)ing by Othman M. Yusof Directed by Farid Mohammad (Ari) Synopsis: After years of silence, Adeel attempts to reconnect with his mother for one last time in a bid to uncover the truth about something that has been weighing heavily on their hearts. As they embark on an emotional journey together, they revisit old memories, […]
You are cordially invited to our Anniversary party! As the company celebrates its 35th year as Singapore’s premier ballet company, we are ecstatic to commemorate it with a brand new ballet by Tim Rushton^, along with the company premiere of Configurations by Choo-San Goh, and the return of Chant by Val Caniparoli. 35 years is […]
George Town Festival 2023 returns with its 14th edition from 15 – 30 July, with over 50 programmes for a spectacular celebration of arts, culture, and heritage. As an influential voice for the arts in the region, the 16-day Festival features outstanding works by Malaysian and international artists across different disciplines with productions ranging from […]
Synopsis Sadness comes to visit unexpectedly. Do not be afraid. But when you let Sadness in, you'll discover this strange guest is not what it seems... When Sadness Comes To Call is a theatrical performance that helps our little ones explore the emotion of sadness and the importance of accepting it. A gentle and reassuring production […]
Ticketing: $15/pax for a single ticket, $28/pax for pair tickets, purchase via https://nowboardingartjam.peatix.com Express your creativity through different forms of art and crafts with a series of art jamming workshops that explore different sections of the Now Boarding exhibition. Time-Traveller: Revisiting Singapore as a Tourist 1800s to 2000s Imagine visiting Singapore in the 1800s 1900s […]
The much loved, annual 24-Hour Playwriting Competition invites you to be part of its 2023 edition! In the last few years the 24-Hour Playwriting Competition went fully digital or ran in a hybrid fashion. This year, we’re going full sleepover style so unroll your sleeping bags and get your creative juices flowing. We want you […]
Richard Koh Fine Art (RKFA) is thrilled to present “Interiors,” a solo exhibition by Haffendi Anuar (b.1985), a prominent Malaysian artist known for his thought-provoking works that challenge conventional narratives. The exhibition will be held at RKFA’s Singapore gallery from 15 July to 5 Aug 2023. Haffendi Anuar’s artistic practice, shaped by his MFA studies […]
The New Scripts Garage provides three scripts with considered dramaturgical support in the form of either a facilitated Script Circle or One-on-One Dramaturgy Sessions with our Writer in Residence. The first six eligible scripts received during the Open Call Submissions period will be handed over to the team of readers, made up of directors, playwrights, and […]
Ticketing: $25/pax, purchase via https://buildingworkshop.peatix.com Venue: Perform Room (Level 3) From hotels with a long history like Goodwood Park Hotel and Raffles Hotel to the newer integrated resorts such as Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World, be inspired by these icons and design your own hotel or resort. Using an assortment of recycled materials, your building can […]
Sunday 16 July 2023 | 3 pm - 4 pm | Meeting point: National Gallery Singapore, City Hall Wing, Level 4, Level 4 Gallery *This tour will be conducted in Mandarin. Join our curator and delve into the curatorial narratives of Liu Kuo-sung: Experimentation as Method. *本次导览语言为华语。 欢迎参加本次华语导览，了解《刘国松：实验悟道》的策展理念。
Du Jigang, a renowned Chinese tenor, and Yang Guang, a celebrated mezzo-soprano from the United States, will deliver an exceptional audio-visual performance for the audience in Singapore. Audience will have the opportunity to witness the impressive renditions of world classics by these two distinguished singers and be captivated by the soul-stirring charm of classical music.
CALL FOR ARTISTS VENICE INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR – 17TH EDITION Venice | September 21 – October 06, 2023 Deadline: August 05, 2023 ITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with ACIT Venice – Italian-German Cultural Association, is pleased to announce the open call for the 17th edition of VENICE INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2023 that will take place in Venice at Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello from September 21 to October […]
A listening body is a dance-theatre experience based on January’s thoughts and questions in and around Odissi. Informed by a practice that spans 30 years, and more recently empowered by a virtual mentorship with (Odissi exponent) Bijayini Satpathy, January has deepened her relationship with Odissi by actively listening and responding to her body, mind and […]
Kult's latest group exhibition, takes a plunge into the world of tiny wonders. Inspired by the small things in life, the gallery has corralled over 20 artists from across the globe to contribute their tiniest masterpieces. The gallery will be transformed into a world filled with more than 65 awe-inspiring miniature creations. Prepare to be […]
COURSE/WORKSHOP FEES: By donation, recommended at $42 What does it mean to ‘Transcreate’ a work? Where does one begin to make sense of an existing play for a different context? How do we deal with the sensitivities of translating language and form for the stage? Come learn about the process of transcreation with playwright Zulfadli […]
In an enduring music and dance performance, pulu’em and Luna celebrate Taiwan’s indigenous artistry and vitality with masterful and evocative narratives inviting audiences on a journey of self and collective reflection. The performance starts with pulu’em by Sangpuy, a musician from Taiwan’s Pinayumayan tribe, who pays tribute to the cultural, natural, and spiritual heritage of Taiwan’s indigenous peoples with […]
Embark on a transformative journey with us as we present "My Identity - Beyond Artistry," the eagerly awaited sequel to our resounding first season. Supported by the National Arts Council (Singapore) and the Tamil Language Learning and Promotion Committee (TLLPC), and in collaboration with Bhaskar Arts Academy, this concert guarantees an unforgettable experience. Immerse yourself […]
My Identity - Beyond Artistry is a five-act series that features the stories of five individuals who have built their identities through the creative arts while giving back to the community through their practice. The series aims to inspire youths, including those at risk, to discover their own identities through arts and music. The project uses […]
Amberjade Arts presents a classic tragedy with a Malaysian flavour: “Opium by Any Other Name” Written & Directed by Tarrant Kwok Technical Design by Wei Hock N Stage Management by Kelynn Ng & Sandra Cheah Produced by Wendy Wong & Engku Armand Featuring Shi Hoong, Celeste Low, Veronica Boh, Adry Nasution, Charles Roberts, & Dennis […]
SIAO CHAR BORS Comedy, your favourite women & queer-friendly comedy open mic night is back on stage with a vengeance! This month, we have an exciting open mic and two rising stars of the local comedy scene, HOANG DANG BACH and EUGENE LIM. As a special treat, we are also bringing back two young drag […]
How may objects be given second lives? Could their associated memories be preserved through alternative mediums? In collaboration with Hock Siong & Co., Not gallery will explore the ideas of cultural memories and sustainability with the presentation of Outside-Inside: Paintings by Ho Chee Lick. From 28 July to 13 August, 26 works produced by Dr. […]
As part of Singapore’s 58th birthday celebrations, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has decorated 38 Bunnyverse bunnies in red and white alongside a National Day themed visor. Visitors can also marvel at a five-metre-tall bunny decked in similar National Day themed décor. Bunnyverse is a yearlong campaign by RWS. For more information, visit https://www.rwsentosa.com/en/events/bunnyverse.
Join us for the opening day of Jane Lee: In Praise of Silence 寂靜在說話, and experience the beauty of Chinese culture through a cup of tea! Sample a special selection of Chinese tea and engage in a sensory exploration of tea leaves, inspired by the themes of Jane Lee’s works. Tea masters from Tea Chapter […]
River Wonders' Giant Panda Le Le turns two this August! Come join us in this two-rrific celebration at River Wonders with a host of panda-themed activities. Embark on Le Le's Panda-stic Trail and spot his favourite food and toys, or learn how we care for our Giant Pandas at the interactive awareness booth. Catch Le […]
Roots & Worlds is an alternative school co-designed and run by ICVL (UK) and Matca (Vietnam). Via an open call, 8 emerging Vietnamese photographers will be selected to participate, responding to the theme of ecological encounters to produce a collective body of work. Starting with a plant or place where multiple species encounter one another, […]
Roving Perspectives brings together four decades of sketches by Singaporean architect Ma Pak Loong and oil paintings by award-winning Chinese artist Miao Yao Sheng. Ma Pak Loong explores the space between work and commute, documenting parts of the city that have transformed or vanished. This never-seen-before collection traces Ma’s search for “an architectural well of […]
Experience the Civic District afresh this August 2023 onwards, with Benchmarks, a new public art trail commissioned by the Civic District Alliance (CDA). Designed by six Singapore-based artists, Lua Boon Kai, Joyce Beetuan Koh, Immanuel Koh, Yang Jie, Jeffrey Tan and Jason Wee, the public art initiative features a series of six unconventional artwork benches […]
Sra'Art Gallery is showcasing the work of one of Cambodian artist Theanly Chov, who draws inspiration from Soviet propaganda imagery, 19th-century Russian painting, and Khmer artist Neak Dhim. Theanly's paintings explore themes of individualism and societal progress in post-war Cambodia, with his subjects often depicted in a characteristic pose. His paintings capture the struggle and […]
Southeast Asian Arts Forum 2023 SUSTAINABILITY 2.0: CODING THE WORLD THAT WILL REMAKE ITSELF 3-4 August 2023 Hosted by Institute of Southeast Asian Arts Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts 80 Bencoolen street,Singapore 189655 The majority of our activity revolves around a cycle of consumption and production, and this cycle is especially relevant to us operating […]
Come for a night of knee-slapping fun and awesome craft beers at the American Taproom, Waterloo St! Hosted by the terrific Steph Chan, LADYBO$$ COMEDY is an open mic that spotlights rising women and queer comics in Singapore. We have an amazing lineup of talented comics performing - and for our first-ever edition on 3 […]
A tribute to the past. A moving story of forgiveness. In Chachambo: Taking Flight, journey with a visually-impaired girl as tries to revive an entertainment club to its former glory. From battling against revolting employees who challenge her at every turn, to discovering her mother’s struggle to raise her to stand tall, this musical is replete with riveting […]
In between worlds, down shadowy corridors Lie stories waiting to be discovered. Are you ready? HISTORY AWAITS YOUR ARRIVAL. *** The Theatre Practice’s unforgettable promenade theatre blockbuster returns… bigger and better than before. Forgotten tales and imagined realities unfold; Four Horse Road invites audiences to traverse 150 years of history staged across two heritage buildings. […]
The UOL x ART:DIS Art Prize was set up in 2023 to recognise the artistic talent of persons with disabilities (PwDs). It celebrates their unique perspectives and provides them a platform to gain public visibility and patronage.In its inaugural year, the competition received over 325 artworks from participants aged 6–76 years old, and across a […]
Engaging Dramaturgs in the Devising Process is a 5-session course for artists with a practice in creating devised work for the stage and who are curious to explore and mobilise the dramaturg as a resource. The course aims to build the devising artist’s understanding of the functions and uses of dramaturgs and to provide the artist […]
"Proyek Bendera" (Flag Project): Artist Talk and Participatory Workshop by Arahmaiani Sat 5 Aug | 1.30 - 4.30pm | Supreme Court Wing, UOB Southeast Asia Gallery, Level 3, Dalam Southeast Asia | S$5, registration required: https://bit.ly/ProyekBendera Important note: Participants are advised to prepare for approximately 45 minutes of walking and carrying of flags, which will include […]
"Proyek Bendera" (Flag Project): Artist Talk and Participatory Workshop by Arahmaiani Sat 5 Aug | 1.30 - 4.30pm | Supreme Court Wing, UOB Southeast Asia Gallery, Level 3, Dalam Southeast Asia | S$5, registration required: https://bit.ly/ProyekBendera Important note: Participants are advised to prepare for approximately 45 minutes of walking and carrying of flags, which will include […]
