Families can explore various art forms, participate in hands-on experiences, and gain a deeper understanding of different artistic processes.
Family Programmes By Singapore Art Museum (SAM)
This June holidays, families can look forward to igniting their artistic journey and immersing themselves in a captivating world of contemporary art with Singapore Art Museum (SAM) through a carefully curated selection of exhibitions and programmes. These programmes are part of SAM’s aim to spark the imagination of curious young minds and foster a sense of inquisitiveness, while encouraging children to develop a lifelong appreciation for art. Here's taking a closer look at what you and your little ones can expect at SAM this school holiday:
Art in the Commons: Data Visualising Jurong | Synthetic Visions for a Future Past (Jurong Dreaming)
Venue: Science Centre Singapore
Date: 1 Jun to 10 Sep 2023
Fee: Access to the installation is included with general admission to Science Centre Singapore
The third and last edition of Art in the Commons: Data Visualising Jurong returns with a new art installation by Singaporean artist Kapilan Naidu, which looks to document and reimagine the experiences and memories of the many people who have lived, worked, and played in the Jurong neighbourhood. Synthetic Visions for a Future Past (Jurong Dreaming) is an interactive artwork of an artificial mangrove swamp, constructed from a combination of industrial materials and digital screens.
Drawing from crowd-sourced images and stories, the artist diffuses these memories across a network of islands and taps into artificial intelligence algorithms to create an ever-growing array of visions of the neighbourhood. Families are encouraged to browse, sort and contribute to the collection of memories, coming together playfully to contribute to the artwork’s visual imagination of a Jurong that is simultaneously fresh yet familiar to the neighbourhood.
This presentation is part of Art in the Commons: Data Visualising Jurong, SAM’s collaboration with Science Centre Singapore that embarks on community-based participatory art programmes to uncover community interests within the Jurong district. The initiative is supported by the Tote Board. For more details, please visit this link.
SAMily Funday: Children's Season Edition
Venue: SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Date: 3 Jun 2023
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Fee: All programmes are free; General admission (free for Singaporeans and PRs) applies for exhibitions
The June edition of SAMily Funday promises an unforgettable experience that blends art, education, and entertainment for the whole family.
A special Children’s Season edition takes place alongside SAM’s ongoing exhibitions. From the vibrant cinematic installation of Hito Steryerl: Factory of the Sun, to the sensorial experience of Lila: Unending Play by Jane Lee where families are encouraged to reimagine painting playfully, and SAM Contemporaries: Residues & Remixes which presents an educational lens into trends in art today, families and young audiences can look forward to delving deeper into the world of contemporary art showcased at SAM.
Featuring a selection of activities inspired by SAM’s new suite of exhibitions, families can sign up for workshops on creating comics, collect stickers inspired by artworks, and become an art detective by exploring how art and science collide when art conservators work on preserving precious works of art. Families can also look forward to a series of kid-friendly exhibition tours and talks with the artists. Be sure to catch the roving polaroid photobooth and get up close with SAM’s interactive Re-material handling collection to get a feel of the artworks seen in the gallery. Embark on this exciting journey this June to deepen your connection with art and create lasting memories with your loved ones at SAM!
A Roving Pop-up Children’s Bookstore
Photo Credits: Singapore Art Museum
Venue: Various locations such as Duxton Plain Park, Everton Park and Wessex Estate
Date: now to 4 Jun 2023
Time: 12pm to 5pm
Fee: Free
The Everyday Museum, SAM’s public art initiative, has recently launched two new public art trails, Port/raits of Tanjong Pagar: Encounters with Art in the Neighbourhood and Singapore Deviation: Wander with Art through the Rail Corridor. Featuring a series of free public art installations that invite new ways of experiencing everyday spaces, families can embark on a self-guided journey through the Tanjong Pagar neighbourhood and the Rail Corridor to discover the art and learn new stories and perspectives about seemingly familiar places.
For this school holiday season, The Everyday Museum has partnered with local independent bookstore Natventure to bring a roving children’s pop-up bookstore to selected public artworks. Creating spaces for children to explore art through nature and books freely, families can look forward to enjoying a curated selection of books in line with the themes of the artworks, as well as special programmes such as storytelling and play sessions.
For the full schedule of programmes, please visit this link. For more details on all exhibitions and programmes at SAM happening this June, please visit this link.
