To celebrate our 15th Anniversary, we’ve curated a wide array of programmes for this year’s edition.
ARTY-LICIOUS EVENING: A Night of Art and Charity
Our highly popular Arty-Licious Evening: A Friday evening for the end of week after-work crowd who enjoy art mixed with socialising on 8 November.
The Arty-Licious Evening will offer an extended evening view and special experiences while supporting the Caregiving Welfare Association. For every ticket sold, $2 will be donated to the charity, and visitors can learn more about how art heals at two Art Therapy Talks, hosted at 7pm and 8pm respectively at Caregiving Welfare Association’s booth. Art-jamming sessions are also available throughout the fair.
For one night only, join in Talking Textiles’ Original Handmade Print Stamp Rally, an exclusive 15th anniversary experience with only 1,500 prints available. Participants will design their own mini artwork by layering four different stamps, mimicking the colour separation process used in silkscreen printing.
Donate $80 or more and visitors can take home a portrait at Lens for Change, a photo studio by acclaimed photographer Juliana Tan, happening from 7-9pm, 8 November.
Arty-Licuous evening ticket holders also receive a 10% discount on all F&B items on 8 November.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Spirit of the Apple by Li Shudan
Located in Room C, Level 3
Presented by Asian Art Platform (Booth 3C-09)
Featuring over 250 unique hand-carved wooden apples, these seemingly fresh fruits reveal themselves as sculptures, symbolising the contrast between appearance and reality. Visitors can adopt an apple for S$99, with $10 from each purchase supporting the Caregiving Welfare Association.
Born in 1994, Li is making his debut in Singapore at the fair. Known for exploring environmental and personal themes, he uses the apple—a symbol of life, temptation, and knowledge—as a metaphor for spiritual peace.
Moving Urban Landscape by Yerin Shin
Located in Creative Hub, Room E, Level 3
Presented by KAN (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 site-specific installation in the fair, mobile artworks developed since 2021, are built line by line using PLA filament heated to 180°C.
The work moves freely with air currents, symbolising 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
Located in Champagne Lounge, Room D, Level 3
Presented by JJ Contemporary Art Gallery (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.
Her work includes commercial projects, short documentaries, and personal creations like “Cooking with Wool,” a whimsical stop-motion series featuring tiny woollen kitchens and food. The series showcases human fingers cooking in a tiny woollen kitchen, complete with a burner that changes colour when hot and bubbling sunny-side-up eggs. In essence, love brings wool to life through animation.
Step Inside an Artist’s Home-Studio by Deborah McKellar
Located in and presented by Talking Textiles (Booth 2A-16)
Welcome! You’ve been invited to artist Deborah McKellar’s Home-Studio. Walk around and gain a better understanding of how she creates her mixed-media artworks.
PRINTMAKING DEMOS
Throughout the day, there will be Silkscreen Printing demonstrations in the Special Project space. Get a behind-the-scenes look into this primary technique that is used within Deborah’s mixed-media artworks.
ARTY-LICIOUS EVENING SPECIAL
In celebration of the Affordable Art Fair’s 15th year in Singapore, Talking Textiles have prepared an exciting gift & activity for participants. Visitors will get to make and bring home their very own mini-artwork, by exploring various areas of the fair and collecting stamps as they go.
Artists’ Takeover
Four days, four artists – Artists’ Takeover will present a line-up of four visionary artists from diverse backgrounds and artistic styles. Every day will feature one artist who will take over and transform their creative visions into masterpieces right before your eyes.
Step into their world of colour, experience art in action, and learn about these artists’ inspirations, techniques, and stories behind their work.
7 November, Thursday
Melissa Teo
Acrylic, impressionist local subjects
Presented by Utterly Art
8 November, Friday
Joanna Davies
Oil, impressionist people
Presented by The Toowoomba Gallery
9 November, Saturday
Anar
Marker, doodle-art cartoon
Presented by White Space Contemporary
10 November, Sunday
Ng Yang Ce
Pottery
Presented by Beautifully Made
SPECIAL EXHIBITION #SPOTLIGHT: Anniversary Showcase: 15 Years with 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.
A sneak peek of the exhibition:
Linda Blackstone, Esther Miles, ‘Jay’, Mixed Media on Ripped Paper, 88.5 x 64cm, SGD$4,888
Utterly Art, Andre Tan, ‘Mr. Rick Shaw #01, 2024, Mixed Media on Canvas, 122 x 122cm, SGD$5,800
ArtBlue Studio, Nguyen Lam, ‘Untitled Abstract’, 2017, Oil on canvas, 134 x 134cm, SGD$15,000
We would like to thank these galleries for their enduring support over the years:
WORKSHOPS
The Workshop by Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film
Dive into hands-on workshops, talks and guided tours organised by Objectifs. Designed to enhance both art appreciation and practical skills. With daily photo collage sessions, fine art photography discussions, and guided tours, the workshops are perfect for budding photographers or anyone curious about the creative process.
A full list of workshops and talks offered by Objectifs available below.
7 November, 3pm: The Art of Prints: Digital, Archival, and Paper Types Explained
8 November, 5pm: The Art of Portraiture: Crafting Memorable Portraits
8 November, 7-9pm: Photo Studio: Lens for Change – Digital Portraits by Juliana Tan
9 and 10 November, 3pm: Art in a Frame: Enhancing Your Artwork’s Impact
Daily: Drop in activity – Photo collage
Daily, 4pm: Photography Art Tour
CHILDREN’S ART STUDIO
Run by Art Wonderland and Republic Polytechnic, embark on an enchanting journey with “10,000 Leagues Below Singapore: Unveiling Hidden Treasures” where young explorers will uncover mysterious secrets beneath the waves.
Sign up for these daily workshops at Art Wonderland’s booth in the Children’s Art Studio, Level 3, Room E, Creative Hub. Suitable for children ages 4-12, all materials provided.
Kraken’s Treasure: Secrets from the Deep
Price: $15, Duration: 1 Hour
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 artefacts 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.
Unleashing Imagination: Papercraft Creatures
Price: FREE, drop-in activity, 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-a-kind creation.
SINGAPORE WATERCOLOUR SOCIETY
The Singapore Watercolour Society promotes the art and appreciation of watercolour painting, aiming to raise standards through research and idea exchange. It fosters public awareness by hosting exhibitions, organizing lectures, workshops, and painting sessions locally and abroad, and publishing materials that support the watercolour community’s growth.
Daily: Introduction to Watercolour Basics
Participants get to create their individual A6 watercolour postcards with guidance from our SWS watercolourists. Watercolour techniques such as wet-on-wet, dry-on-wet and dry brush effects will be explored.
Day-Specific Events
| 9 November, Saturday | Artist’s Talk: 2pm Watercolour Demonstration : 4pm |
| 10 November, Sunday | Artist’s Talk: 2pm Watercolour Demonstration: 4pm |
Artist’s Talk
In this 30-minute talk, the audience will get to understand more about the history of the Singapore Watercolour Society and our missions. The speaker will also be sharing on the use of watercolour techniques in the various watercolour paintings on display.
Watercolour Demonstration
In this quick demo, the audience gets to experience the transformation of a blank piece of paper into a completed watercolour artwork.
SPECIAL EXHIBITION: ART GALLERIES ASSOCIATION SINGAPORE (AGAS)
A special showcase from esteemed members of the Art Galleries Association Singapore (AGAS). As a non-profit organisation, AGAS plays a key role in fostering professional and ethical gallery practices while enhancing public awareness of art’s cultural value. Through this showcase, visitors are invited to engage with the vibrant art scene and learn about the association’s commitment to promoting art appreciation in Singapore.
FOOD AND DRINKS
Savour delicious food while enjoying the art at the fair. Take a moment to rest, recharge, and refresh. Stop by the Group Therapy Café for coffee, tasty pastries, and sandwiches, or indulge in bubbles and tipples at the Champagne Lounge.
For a variety of flavours, head to the Gastro Park by AFK, where you’ll find delectable dishes from different cuisines, including Chinese from Si Chuan Dou Hua, Mexican from Chimichanga, casual Italian from Strong Flour, and Italian-American from Mia Tavola.
Arty-Licious evening ticket holders also receive a 10% discount on all F&B items on 8 November.
Can’t wait to visit the fair? Grab your tickets to visit Affordable Art Fair Singapore this 7 – 10 November below.