Family-friendly Programs
*Image courtesy of Mama on Palette. Photographer: Jerald Zhan (Tiny Dot Photo).
For its 2024 edition, Singapore Gallery Month has partnered with non-profit organizations, Mama on Palette and Peace of Art, to expand its programming to families, children in need, and budding artists alike!
Mama on Palette, Singapore’s first community for mothers who love arts, has co-commissioned a series of workshops from the Japanese art of kintsugi, to jewellery-making, to face, hand and finger painting. There are free tickets to these workshops for Patron’s Pass holders on a first come, first served basis.
Peace of Art works with the underprivileged, harnessing the power of art to impact the lives of children in need. Its mission is inspired by the sustainability of our children’s future. For SGM 2024, they are organizing Dream Builders, part of the KIDSforKIDS initiative in support of the Young Hearts programme by the Singapore Red Cross.
Mama on Palette workshops
Instructions for registering for Mama on Palette workshops:
- Please e-mail sggallerymonth@gmail.com to register for a free spot in a workshop.
- As capacity for free tickets is extremely limited, registrants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
(a) UV Resin Preserved Hydrangea Flower Jewellery
Instructor: Swati Kollipara, Mama on Palette
Reborn motherhood, often depicted in art as a blossoming flower, finds a unique expression in UV resin hydrangea jewellery. Join Mama on Palette artist, Swati Kollipara, to create unique wearable resin pieces. There are 5 complimentary tickets per session to be claimed for Patron’s Pass holders, courtesy of Mama on Palette. Each ticket, if purchased, is worth 40 SGD. Complimentary tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
Date: Thursday, 12 September 2024
Time:
2.30 pm – 3.30 pm (Session 1)
4 pm – 5 pm (Session 2)
Capacity: 5 spots for Patron’s Pass holders per session
Venue: Mama on Palette, 254 Outram Rd, Singapore 169051 (Located in YWCA of Singapore HQ, Level 2 Room 9)
Price: Free for Patron’s Pass holders. Please e-mail sggallerymonth@gmail.com to register for this workshop.
(b) Resilience and Renewal – Painting with the Japanese Art of Kintsugi
Instructor: Rajul Shah, Mama on Palette
Learn the philosophy and history of the Japanese Art of Kintsugi as Mama on Palette applies its concepts to a 2 dimensional 12 x 12 inch canvas painting you can take home. You will work with Japanese Washi Paper as collage elements and acrylic paints. All materials will be provided. There are 8 complimentary tickets to be claimed for Patron’s Pass holders, courtesy of Mama on Palette. Each ticket, if purchased, is worth 110 SGD. Complimentary tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
Date: Thursday, 19 September 2024
Time: 10.30 am – 1 pm
Capacity: 8 spots for Patron’s Pass holders
Venue: Mama on Palette, 254 Outram Rd, Singapore 169051 (Located in YWCA of Singapore HQ, Level 2 Room 9)
Price: Free for Patron’s Pass holders. Please e-mail sggallerymonth@gmail.com to register for this workshop.
(c) Face and Hand Painting Workshop: Celebrating Reborn Motherhood
Instructors: Shagufta and Rosni, Mama on Palette
Join Mama on Palette for a special Face and Hand Painting Workshop that celebrates Reborn Motherhood! Suitable for all ages and skill levels. This workshop will teach you basic face and hand painting techniques using good-quality, skin-safe paints. Create designs symbolising nurturing, growth, and renewal, such as flowers, leaves, and butterflies. Enjoy hands-on practice with guidance from experienced instructors and express your journey of motherhood through art. There are 5 complimentary tickets to be claimed for Patron’s Pass holders, courtesy of Mama on Palette. Each ticket, if purchased, is worth 40 SGD. Complimentary tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
Date: Friday, 27 September 2024
Time: 2.30 – 4.30 pm
Capacity: 5 spots for Patron’s Pass holders
Venue: Mama on Palette, 254 Outram Rd, Singapore 169051 (Located in YWCA of Singapore HQ, Level 2 Room 9)
Price: Free for Patron’s Pass holders. Please e-mail sggallerymonth@gmail.com to register for this workshop.
(d) Finger Painting Florals with Acrylic
Instructors: Shagufta and Rosni, Mama on Palette
Unleash your creativity and discover the joy of painting with your fingers in our immersive workshop, “Finger Painting Florals with Acrylic.” Led by Mama on Palette artists, Shagufta and Rosni, this hands-on session will guide you through the techniques of creating vibrant, textured floral artwork using only your fingers and acrylic paint on a circular canvas. There are 3 complimentary tickets to be claimed for Patron’s Pass holders, courtesy of Mama on Palette. Each ticket, if purchased, is worth 45 SGD. Complimentary tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
Date: Saturday, 28 September 2024
Time: 2.30 – 4.30 pm
Capacity: 3 spots for Patron’s Pass holders
Venue: Mama on Palette, 254 Outram Rd, Singapore 169051 (Located in YWCA of Singapore HQ, Level 2 Room 9)
Price: Free for Patron’s Pass holders. Please e-mail sggallerymonth@gmail.com to register for this workshop.
Guided Tours of Mama on Palette exhibition
Mama on Palette is Singapore’s first community for art-loving mothers. In collaboration with Singapore Gallery Month 2024, it is organizing a 4-week showcase of the work of 16 exceptional mother-artists whose pieces illuminate the multifaceted journey of motherhood. Titled “Reborn: Motherhood”, the series of exhibitions are designed for visitors of all ages, genders, and backgrounds, inviting the, to explore and celebrate the beauty of motherhood through art. These tours are free.
Mama on Palette events and activities are part of Singapore Gallery Month’s family-friendly program. Please visit the EventBrite pages below for the tour schedule, and to book a complimentary ticket for one of these tours:
Morning tours: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mama-on-palette-guided-tours-morning-sessions-tickets-986445363637
Afternoon tours: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mama-on-palette-guided-tours-afternoon-sessions-tickets-967242778187
Dream Builders, with Peace of Art
In partnership with the Singapore Gallery Month, Dream Builders is Peace of Art’s KIDSforKIDS initiative in support of the Young Hearts programme by Singapore Red Cross, empowering underprivileged children by providing them with out-of-reach opportunities.
Guided by Wang Min from Beila Mandarin Learning Centre and Dr. Vivek Choudhary from Nanyang Technological University, Dream Builders nurtures each child’s potential by igniting dreams and hopes through art and architecture.
Dream Builders is part of Singapore Gallery Month’s family-friendly program. Please visit the Peace of Art website to learn more about Dream Builders and to register for the programs: https://peace-of-art.sg/pages/dream-builders
*Image courtesy of Mama on Palette. Photographer: Jerald Zhan (Tiny Dot Photo).
For its 2024 edition, Singapore Gallery Month has partnered with non-profit organizations, Mama on Palette and Peace of Art, to expand its programming to families, children in need, and budding artists alike!
Mama on Palette, Singapore’s first community for mothers who love arts, has co-commissioned a series of workshops from the Japanese art of kintsugi, to jewellery-making, to face, hand and finger painting. There are free tickets to these workshops for Patron’s Pass holders on a first come, first served basis.
Peace of Art works with the underprivileged, harnessing the power of art to impact the lives of children in need. Its mission is inspired by the sustainability of our children’s future. For SGM 2024, they are organizing Dream Builders, part of the KIDSforKIDS initiative in support of the Young Hearts programme by the Singapore Red Cross.
Mama on Palette workshops
Instructions for registering for Mama on Palette workshops:
- Please e-mail sggallerymonth@gmail.com to register for a free spot in a workshop.
- As capacity for free tickets is extremely limited, registrants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
(a) UV Resin Preserved Hydrangea Flower Jewellery
Instructor: Swati Kollipara, Mama on Palette
Reborn motherhood, often depicted in art as a blossoming flower, finds a unique expression in UV resin hydrangea jewellery. Join Mama on Palette artist, Swati Kollipara, to create unique wearable resin pieces. There are 5 complimentary tickets per session to be claimed for Patron’s Pass holders, courtesy of Mama on Palette. Each ticket, if purchased, is worth 40 SGD. Complimentary tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
Date: Thursday, 12 September 2024
Time:
2.30 pm – 3.30 pm (Session 1)
4 pm – 5 pm (Session 2)
Capacity: 5 spots for Patron’s Pass holders per session
Venue: Mama on Palette, 254 Outram Rd, Singapore 169051 (Located in YWCA of Singapore HQ, Level 2 Room 9)
Price: Free for Patron’s Pass holders. Please e-mail sggallerymonth@gmail.com to register for this workshop.
(b) Resilience and Renewal – Painting with the Japanese Art of Kintsugi
Instructor: Rajul Shah, Mama on Palette
Learn the philosophy and history of the Japanese Art of Kintsugi as Mama on Palette applies its concepts to a 2 dimensional 12 x 12 inch canvas painting you can take home. You will work with Japanese Washi Paper as collage elements and acrylic paints. All materials will be provided. There are 8 complimentary tickets to be claimed for Patron’s Pass holders, courtesy of Mama on Palette. Each ticket, if purchased, is worth 110 SGD. Complimentary tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
Date: Thursday, 19 September 2024
Time: 10.30 am – 1 pm
Capacity: 8 spots for Patron’s Pass holders
Venue: Mama on Palette, 254 Outram Rd, Singapore 169051 (Located in YWCA of Singapore HQ, Level 2 Room 9)
Price: Free for Patron’s Pass holders. Please e-mail sggallerymonth@gmail.com to register for this workshop.
(c) Face and Hand Painting Workshop: Celebrating Reborn Motherhood
Instructors: Shagufta and Rosni, Mama on Palette
Join Mama on Palette for a special Face and Hand Painting Workshop that celebrates Reborn Motherhood! Suitable for all ages and skill levels. This workshop will teach you basic face and hand painting techniques using good-quality, skin-safe paints. Create designs symbolising nurturing, growth, and renewal, such as flowers, leaves, and butterflies. Enjoy hands-on practice with guidance from experienced instructors and express your journey of motherhood through art. There are 5 complimentary tickets to be claimed for Patron’s Pass holders, courtesy of Mama on Palette. Each ticket, if purchased, is worth 40 SGD. Complimentary tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
Date: Friday, 27 September 2024
Time: 2.30 – 4.30 pm
Capacity: 5 spots for Patron’s Pass holders
Venue: Mama on Palette, 254 Outram Rd, Singapore 169051 (Located in YWCA of Singapore HQ, Level 2 Room 9)
Price: Free for Patron’s Pass holders. Please e-mail sggallerymonth@gmail.com to register for this workshop.
(d) Finger Painting Florals with Acrylic
Instructors: Shagufta and Rosni, Mama on Palette
Unleash your creativity and discover the joy of painting with your fingers in our immersive workshop, “Finger Painting Florals with Acrylic.” Led by Mama on Palette artists, Shagufta and Rosni, this hands-on session will guide you through the techniques of creating vibrant, textured floral artwork using only your fingers and acrylic paint on a circular canvas. There are 3 complimentary tickets to be claimed for Patron’s Pass holders, courtesy of Mama on Palette. Each ticket, if purchased, is worth 45 SGD. Complimentary tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
Date: Saturday, 28 September 2024
Time: 2.30 – 4.30 pm
Capacity: 3 spots for Patron’s Pass holders
Venue: Mama on Palette, 254 Outram Rd, Singapore 169051 (Located in YWCA of Singapore HQ, Level 2 Room 9)
Price: Free for Patron’s Pass holders. Please e-mail sggallerymonth@gmail.com to register for this workshop.
Guided Tours of Mama on Palette exhibition
Mama on Palette is Singapore’s first community for art-loving mothers. In collaboration with Singapore Gallery Month 2024, it is organizing a 4-week showcase of the work of 16 exceptional mother-artists whose pieces illuminate the multifaceted journey of motherhood. Titled “Reborn: Motherhood”, the series of exhibitions are designed for visitors of all ages, genders, and backgrounds, inviting the, to explore and celebrate the beauty of motherhood through art. These tours are free.
Mama on Palette events and activities are part of Singapore Gallery Month’s family-friendly program. Please visit the EventBrite pages below for the tour schedule, and to book a complimentary ticket for one of these tours:
Morning tours: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mama-on-palette-guided-tours-morning-sessions-tickets-986445363637
Afternoon tours: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mama-on-palette-guided-tours-afternoon-sessions-tickets-967242778187
Dream Builders, with Peace of Art
In partnership with the Singapore Gallery Month, Dream Builders is Peace of Art’s KIDSforKIDS initiative in support of the Young Hearts programme by Singapore Red Cross, empowering underprivileged children by providing them with out-of-reach opportunities.
Guided by Wang Min from Beila Mandarin Learning Centre and Dr. Vivek Choudhary from Nanyang Technological University, Dream Builders nurtures each child’s potential by igniting dreams and hopes through art and architecture.
Dream Builders is part of Singapore Gallery Month’s family-friendly program. Please visit the Peace of Art website to learn more about Dream Builders and to register for the programs: https://peace-of-art.sg/pages/dream-builders