The greatest celebration of Arts in Singapore has returned with Singapore Art Week 2018! The twelve day long celebration spans across galleries, museums, art precincts and non-profit spaces.
Whether you are an art lover or simply looking for something interesting to do this weekend, be sure to check out these fun art experiences.
1. Aliwal Urban Art Festival
Join in the celebration with a carefully-curated selection of art inspired by global street culture.
From graffiti to graphic art, rock to afro-beat, skateboarding and even breakdancing, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Catch live performances by indie post-psych rock band Bakers In Space, Vanessa Fernandez and many more dance performances, art, music and street food. You can also participate in the street football challenge!
20 January 2018
5pm till late
Aliwal Art Centre
2. Art After Dark
Ready for the flagship night open house event at Gilman Barracks?Look forward to an evening of stimulating contemporary art, live music, F&B pop-ups and new exhibitions!
Highlights of this year’s edition includes the inaugural visual arts festival DISINI, Transaction of Hollows performance and SEA STATE 9: Proclamation exhibition.
26 January 2018
7pm till late
Gillman Barracks
3. Art Market at SAM
For those who would love to do some shopping, don’t forget to stop by SAM!
Get artisanal crafts and products created by a specially-curated selection of local designers and start-ups. Don’t forget to try the latest trending dishes by local food entrepreneurs.
28 January 2018
11am to 7pm
Singapore Art Museum
4. Front Lawn Movie Screening at SAM
Sit back and relax at the Singapore Art Museum with an old-school style, outdoor movie screening!
Bring along your picnic mats, and enjoy a star-lit evening with friends and family.
27 January 2018
7.30pm – 12.30am
Singapore Art Museum
5. Art Apart Fair at Goodwood Grand
The art exhibition is housed specially in four newly-built strata bungalows on Balmoral Road, with a unique theme curated by founder Rosalind Lim in each.
It will be featuring works not just by visual artists, but also designers and artisans. Look out for the wall sculptures made by Guangzhou artists using 250kg of glass mosaic.
25 to 28 January 2018
12nn to 9pm daily
Goodwood Grand
House Nos 22, 24, 26 & 28,16 Balmoral Road
Singapore 259802
6. Art Stage
The flagship show of the Southeast Asian art world is back for its 8th edition.
It continues to develop and strengthen the region’s art scene as well as drive international interest in Southeast Asian Art.
Get your tickets here.
26 to 28 January 2018
Admission fees apply
Civic District & Marina Bay
Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre
Level 1, Hall A – C, 1 Bayfront Avenue
Singapore 018971
7. Baby Space
Explore an exceptional artistic and social experience, which is specially curated for babies up till 12 months old as well as their care-givers.
Through interlacing contemporary dance, music, and visual arts within an immersive, installation based environment, Baby Space promises a sensorially saturated experience.
Visit with your little ones to explore, interact and have fun with art!
12 to 28 January 2018
Admission fees apply
The Artground, WhiteBox
90 Goodman Road, Goodman Arts Centre
Singapore 439053
8. I SΦ with my Little Eye
Designed by artist Shahrul Jamili, this exhibition is an interactive geometric visual space and free play space for children aged 12 and under.
Children can act as ‘little spies’ to investigate new ways of envisioning and moving through 3D structures at the Artground.
30 November 2017 to 1 April 2018
Wednesday & Thursday: 9.30am – 5pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 9.30am – 6pm
Closed on Monday & Tuesday
The Artground, 90 Goodman Road
Goodman Arts Centre #01-40, Block J
Singapore 439053
9. Light to Night Festival 2018: Colour Sensations
The annual urban art event happening right in the centre of the Civic District in Singapore is back!
Themed ‘Colour Sensations’, the second edition explores the sensation of colour through the visual, literary and performing art forms. It also transforms major cultural institutions and parks into spectacular works of art.
With a Festival Food Street at Padang, you can enjoy tasty treats and perhaps even a picnic as you watch the shows!
19 to 28 January 2018
Civic District & Marina Bay
[National Gallery Singapore, Padang, The Arts House,
Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall, Asian Civilisations Museum,
Empress Lawn, Esplanade Park, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay]
10. Masterpiece Fine Art Auction
This ‘Modern & Contemporary Art’ auction offers a wide selection of art from Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, as well as European and Chinese works.
Highlights of sales include works by artists Cheong Soo Pieng, Chen Wen Hsi, Affandi, Basoeki Abdullah and many more.
18 to 27 January 2018
Auction starts from 6.30pm on 27 January
Changi & East Coast
[Masterpiece Office, 1 Kaki Bukit Road
Enterprise One Building #02-16 Singapore 415934]
Orchard Road & Dempsey Hill
[Sheraton Towers Hotel, Ballroom Level 2 (Mezzanine Floor)
39 Scotts Road, Singapore 228230]
