The Aliwal Urban Arts Festival (AUAF) returns on 25 January 2025 at the Aliwal Arts Centre.
Organised by Arts House Limited, this festival promises a day of performances, workshops and panels; most are free, but even the paid ones are affordably priced at $5.
What to expect at this year’s Aliwal Urban Arts Festival
This year’s AUAF presents the first edition of TAILORED: Bore & Stroke, an exciting exhibition by The Block A Collective. But, with so many programmes, which activity should you prioritise? Here are the highlights of this year’s AUAF.
1. Free skateboarding obstacle creation sessions
Learn all about the craft behind crafting skate obstacles with Skate SG.
In addition to learning the craft and consideration behind each element, this session is perfect for artists to join too, as the obstacles will also double as active design installations.
Date: 18-23 January 2025
Location: TBC
Opening hours: 3-9pm
2. Explore and connect at Creators Marketplace
Always on the lookout for the latest trends and new underground artists to follow? Gather round at the Creators Marketplace to link up with other fashion enthusiasts, creators, influencers and retailers.
Date: 27 January 2025
Location: Aliwal Carpark
Opening hours: 12-10pm
3. Let your creativity run free in a hands-on graffiti workshops
Perfect for newbies who want to pick up a new skill, the Graffiti Try-outs workshop by RSCLS allows you to learn all the basics about graffiti art. In addition the professional guidance, you’ll also have a chance to craft your very own masterpiece.
Date: 27 January 2025
Location: Courtyard
Timing: 5-5:15pm
4. Appreciate the fine arts of Bharatanatyam and Kathak
Rhythms in Harmony, a performance by Kalpavriksha Fine Arts, celebrates India’s classical dance traditions by blending Bharatanatyam and Kathak.
The programme shares narratives rooted in Indian mythology.
5. Various dance workshops for just $5
If you’ve always wanted to work on your grooves, choose between a House workshop or Hiphop workshop, conducted by JT from Guesthouse and Genewaye from THE REAL DEAL respectively.
The workshops are $5 for 30 minutes.
The full programme list, alongside their schedule and sign up forms, can be found here.
Date: 25 January 2025
Location: 28 Aliwal St, Singapore 199918
Opening hours: 12-10pm
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