Affordable Art Fair Singapore Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary With An Exciting Line-Up Of Programmes For Families

Affordable Art Fair makes its return to Singapore from 7 to 10 November 2024, marking the 15th anniversary of the fair in the Lion City and its 25th year globally. Held at the F1 Pit Building, this year's edition promises an exciting array of local and international art, immersive experiences, and engaging workshops that invite everyone to celebrate the transformative power of art. This year’s edition will feature 83 local and international galleries, showcasing more than 700 artists, with 23% new galleries and 91 Singapore-based artists.

Here's taking a closer look at some of the programme highlights:

Arty-Licious Evening: A Night of Art & Charity

Date: 8 Nov 2024
Time: 6pm to 10pm

An extended evening view and special experiences while supporting the Caregiving Welfare Association. $2 per Arty-Licious Evening ticket is contributed to the Caregiving Welfare Association.

Art Therapy Talk by Caregiving Welfare Association

Venue: Creative Hub, Level 3, Room E

Learn more about how art heals at our Art Therapy Talk. Swing by the Caregiving Welfare Association booth for some hands-on fun and make a difference while doing what you love!

15th Anniversary Original Handmade Print Stamp Rally by Deborah McKellar

Venue: Talking Textiles, Booth 2A-16

Get in on the action with this one-night-only printmaking stamp rally! Only 1,500 stamp rally cards will be available, so don’t miss your chance to snag this special edition.

Lens for Change by Juliana Tan 

Venue: Objectifs Centre, Level 3, Room E, Creative Hub
Time: 7pm to 9pm

Step into the spotlight with a digital portrait by acclaimed photographer Juliana Tan (Forbes Asia, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times). Donate $80 or more and take home not just a portrait, but also a 250% tax deduction on your donation!

10% off Food & Drinks

Enjoy a night of art and charity with delicious bites and drinks at a 10% discount, available for the whole evening.

• Level 2, Room B: Group Therapy Café
• Level 3, Room D: Champagne Lounge
• Level 3, Room E: Gastro Park, with food vendors Si Chuan Dou Hua, Strong Flour, Chimichanga, Mia Tavola

Special Projects

Special Projects feature a dynamic range of art installations, workshops, demos, and live artist performances designed to engage the public and deepen their understanding of art. These interactive experiences offer unique insights into artistic processes and invite participants to connect with art in new and meaningful ways.

Step Inside An Artist’s Home-Studio by Deborah McKellar

Venue: Talking Textiles (Booth 2A-16)

This showcases ongoing printmaking demonstrations and an immersive recreation of Deborah McKellar's work studio. Walk around and gain a better understanding of how she creates her mixed-media artworks. 

Spirit of the Apple by Li Shudan

Venue: Asian Art Platform, Level 3, Room C (Booth 3C-09)

Spirit Of The Apple is an interactive site-specific installation that features over 280 unique hand-carved wooden apples, blending chaos and order. Upon closer inspection, these seemingly fresh fruits reveal themselves as sculptures, symbolizing the contrast between appearance and reality. Visitors can adopt an apple for S$99, with $10 from each purchase supporting the Caregiving Welfare Association. Only 280 pieces available.

Moving Urban Landscape by Yerin Shin

Venue: Creative Hub, Room E, Level 3 (Booth 3C-17)

Shin Yerin uses a 3D pen to explore everyday life, relationships, and urban spaces through line-based depictions of cityscapes. In her sitespecific installation in the fair, mobile artworks developed since 2021, are built line by line using PLA filament heated to 180°C. As light hits these pieces, their shadows create dynamic scenes, evoking the feel of a busy street. The work moves freely with air currents, symbolizing the unpredictable nature of human connections. Shin aims to offer empathy and comfort to city dwellers navigating relationships, blending art and space in an ever-evolving display.

Cooking with Wool by Andrea Love

Venue: Champagne Lounge, Room D, Level 3 (Booth 3D-06)

Andrea Love is an independent animator and director based in Port Townsend, WA, known for her unique stop-motion animations using needle-felted wool. A lifelong film enthusiast, she earned a BA in video production and film studies from Hampshire College in 2010 and is a self-taught animator. Her work includes commercial projects, short documentaries, and personal creations like "Cooking with Wool, " a whimsical stop-motion series featuring tiny woolen kitchens and food. The series showcase human fingers cooking in a tiny woolen kitchen, complete with a burner that changes color when hot and bubbling sunny-side-up eggs. In essence, Love brings wool to life through animation. Andrea's full-service animation studio produces distinctive content for commercials, short films, and social media, with her work showcased at festivals like Tribeca and LA Shorts Fest.

Artists Takeover

Venue: Creative Hub, Level 3, Room E

Catch one artist in action each day, conducting live painting and demonstrations throughout the fair.

• 7 Nov 2024: Melissa Teo
• Acrylic, impressionist local subjects
• 8 Nov 2024: Joanna Davies
• Oil, impressionist people
• 9 Nov 2024: Anar Marker
• Doodle-art cartoon
• 10 Nov 2024: Ng Yang Ce
• Pottery

Special Exhibition: #SPOTLIGHT - Anniversary Showcase Celebrating 15 Years & 20 Galleries

Celebrating 15 years, this exhibition highlights 20 galleries that have exhibited with the fair throughout its journey. Each gallery will present a key artwork symbolising their artistic evolution— whether past, present, or future—offering a unique reflection of their growth and ongoing creative pursuits. The showcase will feature selected works accompanied by gallery statements, celebrating their connection to the fair while offering a glimpse into their history, current endeavours, and aspirations for the future.

Talks & Workshops

Join in the fun at The Workshop by Objectifs Centre for Film and Photography, where they are hosting daily workshops on photo collage, exciting fine art photography talks, and engaging guided tours. These events are all about making art accessible and enjoyable, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process.

The Art of Prints: Digital, Archival, and Paper Types Explained

Date: 7 Nov 2024
Time: 3pm (Duration: 30min)

Unlock the secrets behind fine art printing in this insightful session Chris Yap from Light Editions. Explore the key differences between fine art and standard digital prints, and discover how paper choices—matte, semi-gloss, and glossy—can dramatically affect image quality. Ideal for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of photographic prints.

The Art of Portraiture: Crafting Memorable Portraits

Date: 8 Nov 2024
Time: 5pm (Duration: 30min)

This talk will provide practical tips and techniques to help you create compelling, expressive portraits that capture the essence and individuality of your subjects.

Art in a Frame: Enhancing Your Artwork's Impact

Date: 9 & 10 Nov 2024
Time: 3pm (Duration: 30min)

Framing is more than just a border—it’s an extension of your artwork. Join us for this insightful talk with Merlin Frame Maker, one of Singapore’s leading framers, as they share expert tips on selecting the perfect frame to enhance the visual impact of your art and elevate its presence in any space.

Drop-In Activity - Photo Collage

Date & Time: Everyday except when talks are in session

Join us for a drop-in activity where you can create stunning photo collages using black and white images of Singapore from the 60s and 70s. Unleash your creativity while celebrating the rich history and nostalgia of our vibrant city!

Photography Art Tour

Date & Time: Everyday at 4pm (Duration: 45min)

Join us for an exclusive Art Tour at the Affordable Art Fair, where we'll explore booths showcasing stunning photographic works. Discover diverse styles and techniques, as we guide you through the captivating world of photography in contemporary art.

Children’s Art Studio

Photo Credits: Affordable Art Fair Singapore

Kraken's Treasure: Secrets from the Deep

Venue: Creative Hub, Level 3, Room E
Fee: $15 (Duration: 1h)

Embark on a thrilling adventure where creativity meets discovery! In this hands-on workshop, kids will sculpt their very own Kraken using air-dry clay and markers. But this isn't just an art session — it's a journey! As they bring their Kraken to life, the creature will guide them through some of Singapore's hidden secrets and uncover unusual artifacts along the way. Kids will leave with a Kraken and his treasure box to take home and newfound knowledge and excitement about Singapore's rich and unexpected history.

All materials will be provided.

Recommended age: kids aged 4 to 12

Unleashing Imagination: Papercraft Creatures (Drop-In Activity)

Venue: Creative Hub, Level 3, Room E
Fee: Free (Duration: 15-minute sessions)

Dive into a world of mystery and imagination! In this free fringe workshop, anyone can unleash their creativity by crafting fantastical underground and underwater creatures. Using a variety of materials, you'll bring your own unique creature to life in just 15 minutes. Once completed, you can choose to add your artwork to our growing exhibition wall—become a part of a larger community art piece! Or, if you'd prefer, take your creature home as a one-of-akind creation.

All materials will be provided.

Recommended age: kids aged 4 to 12

Ticketing Details

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Purchase Period: now to 3 Nov 2024

• General Entry: S$22
• Arty-Licious Evening, Friday Night Charity Event: S$27
• Full-Time Students & Senior Citizens (aged 60 & above): S$12* (*Proof of identification required)
• Children (aged 16 & under): Free Entry

• General Entry: S$25
• Arty-Licious Evening, Friday Night Charity Event: S$30
• Full-Time Students & Senior Citizens (aged 60 & above): S$12* (*Proof of identification required)
• Children (aged 16 & under): Free Entry