Arts House Limited Programmes for Jan – Mar 2025

VERSE

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VERSE is an annual literary festival organised by Arts House Limited (AHL) that celebrates Singapore literature (Sing Lit) and allows attendees to see the literary world anew. The festival will run from 17 Jan – 2 Feb 2025 at The Arts House in conjunction with the Light to Night Festival. 

With a diverse lineup of Sing Lit-related programmes and activities that respond to Light to Night’s theme ‘Do You See Me?’, VERSE invites visitors to explore our local artistic works and witness the transformative power of words in reshaping how we see ourselves and others. 

More information can be found here: https://artshouselimited.sg/tah-verse-2025

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Aliwal Urban Arts Festival 

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Aliwal Urban Arts Festival returns to Aliwal Arts Centre on 25 Jan 2025, celebrating urban art, street culture, and youth subculture with a vibrant mix of visual arts, trendy lifestyle arts market, high-energy performances, and engaging workshops.  

Dive into the world of custom culture with try-outs ranging from DJ-ing to skateboarding. Feel the pulse of Kampong Gelam at this annual signature festival—a true celebration of community-driven urban expression. 

More information can be found here: https://artshouselimited.sg/aac-auaf-2025 

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Story Walk

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Story Walk returns from 24 – 25 Jan 2025 to bring about an outdoor storytelling experience that intertwines with the Civic District’s public art bench installations, Benchmarks. Organised by Arts House Limited and The Storytelling Centre Limited, this second edition invites participants to visit the precinct as art, history, and folklore come together. 

As you stroll from the Esplanade to The Arts House, storytellers will breathe life into tales inspired by iconic benches such as #iykyk, Sayang! Satay Sayang!, and …all the King’s men. Story Walk 2025 culminates in a hands-on creative workshop, allowing participants to craft their own artistic responses to the stories and sights encountered. 

Join us for an evening that celebrates the magic of storytelling, the beauty of Benchmarks, and the vibrant heritage of the Civic District. 

More information can be found here: https://artshouselimited.sg/story-walk-2025 

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Singapore International Festival of Arts 2025

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As we celebrate Singapore’s 60th anniversary of independence, Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) 2025 is set to take place from 16 May – 1 Jun 2025. SIFA, as Singapore’s annual pinnacle performing arts festival, is committed to nurturing homegrown talent and championing Singapore’s arts both at home and internationally. This milestone year will see us expand beyond conventional stages, with programmes designed to engage diverse communities, proudly bringing Singapore’s performing arts to the fore in a momentous year. 

SIFA 2025 reflects Singapore’s cultural identity and global outlook with outstanding international works alongside a diverse line up of local artists, commissioned to create exciting new works. With diverse programming that caters to audiences from all walks of life, the highly anticipated festival is a high point on Singapore’s arts and cultural calendar that promises a fulfilling arts experience for everyone.  

To commemorate this journey and its milestones, SIFA 2025 also platforms a series of conversations with important cultural personalities exploring the nation’s artistic evolution since the Singapore Arts Festival started in 1977, positioning SIFA as a dynamic platform for the exchange of knowledge and discourse. More details will be shared in Feb 2025! 

More information can be found here: https://sifa.sg/

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Our Cultural Medallion Story 

 Commissioned by National Arts Council 
 Managed by The Arts House 

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The Cultural Medallion was instituted in 1979 to recognise individuals whose artistic excellence, contribution and commitment have enriched and distinguished Singapore’s arts and cultural landscape. 

Discover how the Cultural Medallion award started and what inspired our Cultural Medallion recipients, listen to their stories and dive into their creative journeys through video interviews, publications and archival articles in the interactive showcase. 

More information can be found here: https://artshouselimited.sg/ourcmstory 

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Benchmarks

A placemaking initiative for the Civic District presented by Arts in the Civic District 

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Images courtesy of Arts House Limited

Benchmarks, a new public art trail commissioned by the Civic District Alliance and a placemaking initiative for the Civic District, presents a series of art benches sited between The Arts House and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. 

Designed by six Singapore-based artists, these benches actively invite visitors to engage with the Civic District’s rich history, serving as dynamic markers that encourage exploration and appreciation of the district’s cultural significance. The benches along the passage trail are akin to different punctuation. Marks, infusing one’s walk through the Civic District with rhythm and meaning. Just as punctuation marks provide breaks and structure to a passage of text, these artistically designed benches punctuate one’s journey, offering moments of pause and reflection. 

More information can be found here: https://artshouselimited.sg/cvd-whats-on/benchmarks