Events to Catch during Singapore Gallery Month 2024
ByCarmen TenneyWork by Yayoi Kusama. ©YAYOI KUSAMA, Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts Singapore / Shanghai / Tokyo
Singapore Gallery Month, previously known as Singapore Gallery Weekend, has been rebranded and transformed into a month-long celebration of visual art. Organized by The Art Galleries Association of Singapore (AGAS) and supported by the National Arts Council, this year's festival runs from September 1 - 29, bringing together over 99 artists in more than 30 galleries across Singapore.
This year’s artist line-up is a vibrant mix of both local and international talents, featuring renowned artists such as Yayoi Kusama - whose works will be showcased at Ota Fine Arts in Gillman Barracks - Demos Chiang, Ruben Pang, Faris Heizer and more.
Demos Chiang. Photo courtesy of Singapore Gallery Month.
Singaporean artist, Faris Heizer.
Regional artists like Natee Utarit and Demos Chiang will also be highlighted at STPI on Robertson Quay and Whitestone Gallery at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, respectively.
Expect to view works by local homegrown stars such as Ruben Pang at Richard Koh Fine Art (at Gillman Barracks), and Faris Heizer at Cuturi Gallery (at Aliwal Street) as well.
The event is organized into three main zones: Gillman Barracks and vicinity; Tanjong Pagar and vicinity, and Orchard and beyond - each offering a unique experience of Singapore’s art scene.
Show Up, Singapore!
Especially during this month, head out and support your local galleries! 'Show Up, Singapore!' is AGAS's expression and call to action for Singaporeans to immerse themselves in the country's diverse artistic offerings. You can bring AGAS's vision of building a robust landscape for commercial galleries to life by visiting them.
"Galleries are more than just places to see art. They are spaces for expression, innovation, and conversation, where artists, curators, and enthusiasts come together to celebrate creativity. Galleries need support and patronage to thrive and continue engaging our community. By visiting your favourite galleries and discovering new ones, you not only enrich your own cultural journey but also help keep our local arts community vibrant." - Kevin Cuturi, Cuturi Gallery and AGAS member.
39+Art Space at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. Image Courtesy of 39+ Art Space.
A diverse array of activities are lined up to engage art enthusiasts of all ages. The program of Educational Talks, Guided Tours, and Workshops offers something for everyone, including returning favourites such as the Private Collection Tours, Wellness & Art sessions, and Sip & Savour: A Sake Gallery Crawl.
Sound Bath Sessions held at The Private Museum and 39+ Art Space. Images courtesy of Soma Haus.
New to this year's program are the Sound Bath sessions, happening on 11 and 21 September. Experience wellness with art with sound bath and yoga sessions held at the gallery spaces of The Private Museum and 39+ Art Space, at Tanjong Pagar Distripark and Wilkie Road respectively.
For more information about these sessions, click here. Or register for the event here.
In a partnership with UNIQLO, Singapore Gallery Month will be teaming up with non-profit organizations, Mama on Palette and Peace of Art to broaden its offerings to families, children in need and emerging artists.
Mama on Palette is Singapore's first community dedicated to mothers who are passionate about the arts, and will be co-conducting workshops including kintsugi, jewelry-making, and face, hand, and finger painting. Tickets are free for Patron's Pass holders on first-come, first-served basis.
Click here for more information on the workshops.
Family-friendly programs on Singapore Gallery Week. Image courtesy of Mama on Palette.
An addition to the list of family-friendly events this year is a partnership with non-profit organization, Peace of Art, which will run an art boot camp for underprivileged children in support of the Young Hearts program by the Singapore Red Cross.
Private collection tours. Image courtesy of Tatler Homes Singapore. Photographer: Jasper Yu.
One of the more popular events is the Private Collection Tours - a list of curated tours of private art collections across the island. Visitors will get to discover what drives these collectors to acquire their works of art.
This is exclusive to Patron's Pass holders and availability is subject to capacity restrictions. For more information about the tours, click here.
LIST OF EVENTS
Gillman Barracks Tours
Address: Meeting point at Entrance of Block 9, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108937
Dates and times:
7 September (Saturday), 5.30pm
14 September (Saturday), 5.30pm
21 September (Saturday), 5.30pm
Tanjong Pagar Distripark Tours
Address: Meeting point is outside the entrance of Singapore Art Museum, 39 Keppel Rd, #01-02, Singapore 089065
Dates and times:
5 September (Thursday), 3.30pm
12 September (Thursday), 3.30pm
14 September (Saturday), 3.00pm
19 September (Thursday), 3.30pm
21 September (Saturday), 3.00pm
Shayne Phua: A Roast Of Asian Nine Tails Topped With Broken Femur And Bile, Accompanied By More Curious Ingredients
Gallery: Yeo Workshop
Address: Gillman Barracks, 47 Malan Road #01-25 Singapore 109444
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 11am - 7pm, Sun: 12pm - 6pm
Cyril Kongo, Graffiti Alchemist: Journey of Knowledge and Chromatic Craft
Gallery: The Columns Gallery
Address: 22 Lock Road, #01-35 Gillman Barracks
Date: From 25 July - 25 September 2024
Opening hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays: 11am - 7pm, Sundays: 12pm - 6pm, Mondays & PHs: Closed
Noughties by Nature: Contemporary Indonesian Art from Generation 2000+
Gallery: Gajah Gallery
Address: 39 Keppel Road, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, #03-04, Singapore 089065
Date: 16 August - 8 September 2024
Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 11am - 7pm. Sat, Sun & PH: 12 - 6 pm
Summer Group Show 2024
Gallery: Cuturi Gallery
Address: 61 Aliwal Street Singapore 199937
Date: 17 August - 7 September 2024
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 12pm – 7 pm. Closed on Sundays, Mondays and Public Holidays.
City of Stories: Singapore Through Art & Architecture
Gallery: Gallery 1819
Address: 315 Outram Road, Tan Boon Liat Building, #02-04/05 S169074
Date: [TBC]
Opening hours: Mondays to Sundays: 11am - 7pm
Edupod Art Docent Programme in collaboration with Gallery 1819
Gallery: Gallery 1819
Address: LivingwithArt Singapore (Midview), 18 Sin Ming Ln, #01-10/30 Midview City, Singapore 573960
Date: [TBC]
Opening hours: Mondays to Sundays: 11am - 7pm
PULSE – A GROUP SHOW
Gallery: Haridas Contemporary
Address: CT Hub 2, 114 Lavender Street, Unit 05-72, Singapore 338729
Date: [TBC]
Time: [TBC]
Singapore Gallery Month Education Program
Gallery: The Culture Story
Address: 2 Leng Kee Road #03-06 Singapore, Singapore 159086
Date: 7 September 2024
Time: 11am - 1pm
WEI LENG TAY: STARING INTO VOIDS AND BLUES
Gallery: Yeo Workshop
Address: Gillman Barracks, 47 Malan Road #01-25 Singapore 109444
Date: 14 September to 20 October 2024
Opening hours: Tue to Sat: 11am - 7pm, Sun: 12pm - 6pm, Closed on Mon and Public Holidays
Creators and Connoisseurs: A Speed Dating Soiree
Gallery: 39+ Art Space
Address: 39 Keppel Rd, #03-01, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore 089065
Date: 27 September 2024
Opening hours: 6.30pm - 9pm
Sip & Savour: Sake and Art
Gallery: Yeo Workshop
Address: Gillman Barracks, 47 Malan Road #01-25 Singapore 109444
Date: 28 September 2024
Opening hours: 4.45pm - 7pm (2 sessions)
For details of all the events, click here.
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