Singapore Art Week 2023 is a ten-day celebration of the arts from 6 to 15 January 2023 that is jam-packed with art installations, performances and programmes. Many art festivals like Light to Night 2023 and Aliwal Urban Art Festival 2023 also coincide with this period to provide a greater variety of experiences. This is some of the free stuff that you can do during Singapore Art Week. For the full list, check out the website here.
Free Self-guided Trails
ABSTRACT ART TRAIL: Form, Shape, Colour & Line: Abstraction in Public Art
Source: Self-guided Public Art Tours
Description: Abstract Art Trail introduces prominent abstract sculptures in Singapore since the early 20th century.
Maps are available on the website.
Location: Central Business District to Orchard Road
Date: Available always
Time: Available always
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Civic District Art Trail: Must-See Public Art Downtown
Source: Self-guided Public Art Tours
Description: The Civic District Art Trail runs along the Singapore River to take in some of the city’s finest public art which commemorates the ambitions and imaginations of Singaporeans.
Maps are available on the website.
Location: Civic District to Singapore River
Date: Available always
Time: Available always
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Made in Singapore: Public Art by Singapore Artists
Source: Self-guided Public Art Tours
Description: Made in Singapore: Public Art by Singapore Artists is a walking trail that introduces public artworks which tell the story of Singapore’s heritage, aspirations and developments.
Maps are available on the website.
Location: Orchard Road to Maxwell Road
Date: Available always
Time: Available always
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
St James Power Station Heritage Trail and Gallery
Source: St James Power Station
Description: Following the latest restoration led by Mapletree, St James Power Station now houses a heritage gallery in one of its distinctive chimneys and a heritage trail featuring maritime artefacts. Please note that registration is required for the Heritage Gallery.
Location: St. James Power Station
Date: Tuesdays – Sundays | Closed on Monday
Time: 1000 – 1800 (Last entry at 1730)
Booking Requirement: No for Heritage Trail. Yes for Heritage Gallery
Further Details: Website
Free Art Experiences
Comma,
Description: This December to January, we are celebrating creatives. We bring to you a festival celebrating dance, music and visual arts, paying homage to Singapore’s own creative world. As part of comma, we are also bringing back Music Day Out! which recognises the indie (independent) music culture.
Location: *SCAPE
Date: 16 December 2022, Friday – 15 January 2023, Sunday
Time: Depends
Booking Requirement: Depends
Further Details: Website
Light to Night 2023: Here and Now
Description: With newly commissioned works by local and international artists and a series of multidisciplinary programmes, the festival is an opportunity for spontaneous and ephemeral encounters with art, while also providing the chance to contemplate the world and who we are now.
Location: City Hall/Esplanade/Raffles Place Area
Date: 14 January 2023, Saturday – 3 February 2023, Friday
Time: Depends
Booking Requirement: Depends
Further Details: Website
Aliwal Urban Art Festival 2023
Source: Aliwal Urban Art Festival 2023
Description: Aliwal Urban Art Festival is back! The seventh edition of the festival seeks to inspire the community through urban culture; featuring live painting showcases, music and dance performances, artists’ market and more – come as you are and join the fun!
Location: Aliwal Arts Centre
Date: 14 January 2023, Saturday
Time: 12pm till late
Booking Requirement: Depends
Further Details: Website
岛 ITBA 2023 “JUST IN TIME”
Description: A festival initiated by artists, ITBA focuses on live artworks and practices that are otherwise ephemeral or transitory. In keeping with its multi-disciplinary character, the featured performing artists reflect a wide range of artistic practices and traditions, including performance art, dance, sound art, theatre, and more
Check out the website for the full schedule of performances.
Location: Blackbox and Rehearsal Studio
Date: 7 January 2023, Saturday – 15 January 2023, Sunday
Time: Weekday – 1900 – 2200 | Weekends – 1300 – 2200
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Growing Home: A Showcase about The Arts Plan and You
Description: This interactive showcase will present an array of artworks across various art forms and illustrate how TAP can bridge the arts with other sectors including a wide diversity of domains like heritage, lifestyle, design, and technology.
Location: The Arts House
Date: 6 January 2023, Friday – 15 January 2023, Sunday
Time: 6, 9 – 12 Jan – 1700 – 2200 | 7 – 8, 13 – 15 Jan – 1000 – 2200
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
