Art for kids
Never mind the long summer holidays ahead, children are spoilt for choice with all the kid-centric festivals and exhibitions kicking off this month. Here are just a few:
#1 Children’s Biennale
What: This four-month programme features arty activities and installations, a film festival and other events, both indoor and outdoor. Highlights include nine interactive artworks, an outdoor festival in July, plus the reopening of the Keppel Centre for Art Education after a revamp. When: Now until 8 October Where: National Gallery, 1 St Andrew’s Road Web: nationalgallery.sg
#2 Imaginarium
What: As well as international art installations from nine contemporary artists, the jam-packed programme – now in its seventh year – includes artist performances, short-film screenings, a photo booth and hands-on workshops. When: Now until 27 August Where: Singapore Art Museum at 8Q, 8 Queen Street Web: singaporeartmuseum.sg
#3 Children’s Season
What: Highlights this year include an interactive tour of the museum’s galleries, story-telling sessions, hands-on play activities, a presentation of animated children’s cinema classics as well as installations by French artists. When: Now until 30 July Where: National Museum, 93 Stamford Road Web: nationalmuseum.sg
#4 National Heritage Board Children’s Season
What: This diverse and extensive programme of events includes workshops and activities ranging from an “I Want to be a Policeman” session to a Cyanotype printing workshop and a performance of Hansel and Gretel – something to suit every child. When: Now until 25 June (check website for timings) Where: Various locations Web: museums.com.sg/cs17
#5 Making It Home
What: Playeum’s new interactive exhibition, designed for children aged one to 12 years, celebrates the home as the origin of creativity, artistry and thought. Look out for a programme of holiday camps, creative and art-inspired activities, and “Tinkering Sunday” sessions. When: Tuesdays to Sundays until 29 October Where: Playeum, #01-23 Gillman Barracks, 47 Malan Road Web: playeum.com