"Always looking at life as in colours, dark and light and making it a new topic to capture."
Karen Nix, Dutch

An online voting contest and art exhibition to promote art and love of nature.

Online Voting Details
Artwork Submission Deadline: 5 July 2020 (Sun)
Online Voting Competition: 8-17 July 2020 (10 days)
Exhibition: 31 July 2020 (Fri), 10-6pm
Win: 1 Art Exploration Flexi 8 Package for Most Favourite Painting. Top 5 winners will get one free session of “Capture Singapore Art Excursion” outdoor sketching workshop.

An online voting contest and art exhibition to promote art and love of pets.

Online Voting Details
Artwork Submission Deadline: 14 July 2020 (Tue)
Online Voting Competition: 18 July-27 July 2020 (10 days)
Exhibition: 9 Aug 2020 (Sun), 10-6pm
Win: 1 Art Exploration Flexi 8 Package for Most Favourite Painting. Top 5 winners will get one free session of “Capture Singapore Art Excursion” outdoor sketching workshop.

The conversation will cover topics such as Zhu Hong's artistic journey and experience, his view on contemporary art in Asia and in the word, the meaning of art and much more. Participants will be invited to ask questions and spark a conversation on topics that are interesting to them.

Singapore Art Salon - An artful conversation is a recurrent meeting where artists, art lovers and art professionals come together to bond, network, and have meaningful conversations around what they love: ART!

Guest Artist: Zhu Hong
Date: 10 March 2020 (Tue), 7pm-8:30pm
Venue:  My Art Space

Great programs for local heritage, nature and art lovers! With the company of local artists discover the best scenery of Singapore with a paint brush, interact with locals and enjoy a truly artistic sightseeing and sketch walk experience.

Little India Night Art Excursion with Giorgia Madonno
Date: 22 Feb 2020 (Sat), 7:30pm-9:30am
Fee: $88 per pax, inclusive of A4 sketch pad and rental of all materials. $78 for members and first 3 registrants. Bring your own materials and enjoy $10 off.

Full Day Ubin Art Excursion by Terence Tan
Date: 22 Mar 2020 (Sun), 10am-6:30pm
Fee: $128 per pax, inclusive of A4 sketch pad and rental of all materials. $118 for members and first 3 registrants. Bring your own materials and enjoy $10 off.

How do we integrate the “creative” mindset in our life and work?
These sessions are designed and facilitated for serious painting learners (art students and artists) looking for a breakthrough in term of creativity.

Date: 17 Mar 2020, 7-9:30pm
Fee: $150
Venue:  My Art Space

With the company of Italian artists, Giorgia Madonno and discover the best scenery of Little India with a sketch pen, interact with locals and enjoy a truly artistic sightseeing and sketch walk experience.

Date: 22 Feb 2020 (Sat), 7:30pm-9:30am
Sketching Location: Little India
Fee: $88 per pax, inclusive of A4 sketch pad and rental of all materials. $78 for members and first 3 registrants. Bring your own materials and enjoy $10 off.

"Painting has definitely added colours to our family life."
Choon Fui & Anne

"Art helps me be more mindful and aware of cognitive biases."
Foo Cher Fong, Singaporean

Discover the beauty of the world with your paint brush. Fun and easy to pick up intuitive sketching techniques.

East Bali Art Adventure
Discover the beauty of stunning panoramic bay view of fishing village, rustic village and pictureques view of Mount Agung with your paint brush.
Date: 26 Feb-1 Mar
Workshop fee: S$480 onwards (inclusive of local private car transport to all destinations)
Small group size and flexible schedule available

2D1N West Johor Art Adventure
Old town, rustic fishing village and nostalgic Malay Kampong with paddy field.
Workshop fee: S$250 onwards.

How do we develop a “creative” mindset in our art practice? How can we integrate it in our life and work? These sessions are designed and facilitated for serious painting learners (art students and artists) looking for a breakthrough in term of creativity and for personal development.

Date: click here, 7pm-9pm
Venue:  My Art Space

"I feel the happiest when I am in an artist’s studio...it feels like I am in a wonderland."
Doina Ilies, Romanian & naturalized American

"The artistic process doesn’t always go well, sometimes I get frustrated but in the process I learn to free myself from my fears and self imposed expectations."
Cindy Khoo, Singaporean

The residents and volunteers of Pulau Ubin invite you to Ubin Kampung Night on August 15, 6:30pm to 10:30pm!
Join us under the stars as we relax with Tok Tok Chiang's Teochew Opera, childhood games and snacks and drinks at Mdm Ng's provision store.

Date: 15 Aug 2019 (Thu), 6:30pm-10:30pm
Venue: Pulau Ubin Wayang Stage

"I hope my paintings can be a platform for people to feel some love, happiness and hope, as reflected through the bright colours."
Michelle Lim, Singaporean

A showcase of floral related theme artworks by our members - Loena Zakaria, Wong Yik Knee, Charlene Tan Geok Chin, Yong Cai Xian, Christianne Veniles, Rachel Lim Hwee Chern, Lim Ee Chuin, Tan Shu Xian, Agnes Hoo, Woo Boh Chun, Carol Tong, Rita Chua, Sally Wong Sook Fen, Kok Moo Ling, Kathleen Chen, Grace Weng, Loh Choi Ying.

Opening Reception: 4 August, 6.30pm-9:30pm
Exhibition Date: 5-6 August, 11am-9pm

Come and join this community art event to celebrate the wonder of life at our Sasco Senior Activity Centre in the neighborhood. Paintings of various artists from professional, amateur to our seniors will be displayed in this art exhibition.

SASCO@KHATIB
Opening Reception: 5 July, 6:30pm-8pm
Exhibition Date: 5-9 July, 10am-8pm

SASCO@COMPASSVALE
Opening Reception: 10 July, 6:30pm-8pm  (Guest of honour: Mr Teo Ser Luck)
Exhibition Date: 10-14 July, 10am-8pm

RSVP by 26 June

Come and visit this art exhibition specially dedicated to Singapore’s last fishing village Pulau Ubin. Various 2D artworks from professional to amateur hobby artists will be showcased during the show.

Opening Reception: 23 June 2019 (Sun), 5-7pm (Light snacks & drinks will be served)
Exhibition: 24-25 June 2019 (Mon-Tue), 11am-9pm

"When I finish my painting and I am happy with it, it gives me a great sense of accomplishment. Art makes me feel alive."
Bhavana Kapur, Architect & Interior Designer

"...the most important thing is the pleasure that we have to paint..."
Sandrine, French

As already announced in our previous newsetter, Marco Polo Consulting and My Art Space started a partnership to create a movement around the power of Art for Self-Development, Transformation and Creativity development. We are happy to announce the following appointments:

Art4Transformation & Creativity@ Article N. 3

"I used my art knowledge throughout my teaching career, helping to make my classrooms colourful with wall murals, and children’s artworks"
Anjana Rajesh, Singaporean

"Painting has a meditative effect on me, where I'm able to be in a state of flow and be in the present moment."
Ellis Liu, Singaporean

"Art allow me to find stability in my life which is full of risks and unknown. As I paint, I become more appreciative and aware of my surroundings: light & shadow; shapes and form, color and value, of natural and created subjects."
Derek Tien

Open call to all artists! Come and participate in our “The Ubin Island Arts” project, initiated by My Art Space in collaboration with local residents where selected artists support the cultural interests of Pulau Ubin’s community.

Artists are invited to capture its former quarries and its biodiversity. These artworks will then be part of a group exhibition to be organised by My Art Space in end June.

Invitation to collaborate with us to run our exploration package program at your venue!

Contact us if you are interested!

"I would like to put a smile on the viewer’s face and warmth in their hearts. I hope they will appreciate the cuteness of dogs and just maybe fall in love with them too."
Vian Chan, Singaporean

Date: 5 Mar-10 Mar 2019
Tour Fee:  S$1590 for members, S$1690 per pax for non members
Group Size: Min 16 to go

Great news for residents in North East and North region! We are bringing Art Exploration Painting Workshop to Compassvale and Khatib, 5 mins walk from MRT.

"I like the creative freedom offered by My Art Space. We have a lot of room to explore and experiment."
Teresa Hui, Singaporean

"Art making lets me see a side of myself which is more creative and daring, which is never demonstrated in other aspects of my life, it gives me opportunities to connect to people who share the same interests."
Donna Chiu, Singaporean

"Art creation is a great relaxation therapy, my Garmin watch tells me that my heart beat pattern while sleeping and painting is similar."
Banking professional, Indian

"I love the story-telling aspect of art. I want it to be provocative, open to interpretation."
Talent Management, South African

"I feel happy when I am painting. Making art once a week helps me channel that creative energy into various other tasks while I code as well."
Purnima Kamath, Software Engineer

"I hope to bring smiles through my art and perhaps make the world a place, with slightly more laughter and joy."
Gek Yin Teen, Artist, Singaporean

"In my painting world, I get to be the magician that creates my world of fantasies.""
Jen Koh, Hospitality Interior Consultant, Singaporean

"Every painting to me is a challenge to conquer greater height. I want people to enjoy looking at my paintings as much as I did painting it."
Lucy Lim Poh Choo, Piano Teacher, Singaporean

"Art may not change the world but it may change the way we see the world"
Sourav Bhowmick, Associate Professor, Singaporean

"I hope to encourage alternative thinking and attitudes toward stereotyping and the celebration of beauty and courage in individualism.”
Kelly Ser, Strategy and Communications professional, Singaporean

Art Exploration Painting Workshop (Flexi 8) @ Istana Park

Art Exploration Painting Workshop (Flexi 8) @ Compassvale & Khatib

$200 Active Learning Credit and Complementary Foundation Workshop

NEW - Flexi 6 & Flexi 12 exploration package

NEW - Watercolour Art Exploration and Introductory Workshop

Watercolour Art Exploration
8 regular weekly tutored 2.5hr lessons over 8 weeks.
Course Fee: $385.2 (u.p. $428)

Watercolour Introductory Workshop
2 regular weekly 2.5hr lessons over 2 weeks.
Course Fee: $100 (u.p. $125)
Next Intake: 24 Feb & 2 Mar (Mon), 2:30pm-5pm
6 Mar & 13 Mar (Fri), 7:30pm-10pm

"Art leads us to see a different attitude of life,
The painting does not require perfection,
But the process to complete the art piece can bring you to a different state of mind.”
Sophie Lee, Dentist, Singaporean

"For me, art is a part of existing...It is a place of freedom, reflection and expression where I can process life as it is.”
Raina Kim Li, Artist, Singaporean

“There is no right or wrong in art. Go forth and create what feels right to you.”
Mishell Leong, Artist

“I celebrate diversity and I hope my work reflects the respect for humanity. I seek to capture moments of joy, sorrow, regret, happiness, vulnerability, strength, friendship and family.”
Nicole Fabry

“I love to experiment with different styles and colours, especially fluorescent colours. It feels dangerous, bold and strong. My paintings reflect my emotions and inner self.”
Ong Ai Ghee, Property management & development, Singaporean

“Art to me requires a different form of commitment that is required from work. In a way, I feel that it requires a lot more than just plain hard work and determination to get an excellent painting.”
Ong Ai Koon, Finance Director, Singaporean

“The objective of painting is not the perfect reproduction of a picture but the expression of a meaning and of ourselves.”
Giorgia Madonno, Italian

“I hope to constantly question and never stop challenging myself to go beyond my concept and perception of ‘good’ art.”
Michelle Ang, aspiring wordsmith, writer and editor

Beneficiary: Ren Ci Hospital
Opening: 19 Feb 2017, 7-9pm
Exhibition date: 20-21 Feb 2017, 10-8pm
Venue: My Art Space

“The journey of creation is beautiful, often requiring lots of patience and also learning when to let go.”
Jacqueline Wang, Singaporean

“Involvement in art makes me notice many aspects of this wonderful world...”
Irene Chua, Singaporean

Get a second Flexi 8 package* at 20% off for your loved one with signup of Art Exploration Flexi 8 package (Both 1st and 2nd sign ups must be first timers).

“Painting makes me a happier and calmer person because creating art provides a respite from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives”. Leah Ang, Housewife, Singapore

Therapy
Painting can be considered as an individual activity even if it is conducted as a workshop or classroom. Through painting, the student enters into their own world. As quoted by Twyla Tharp "Art is the only way to run away without leaving home."

“Painting alone can be isolating. That's why I enjoy going to My Art Space. I make many friends there and Wen Shan's (instructor) insightful critiques on how to improve my paintings are another reason for turning up”.
Queenie Kou, Self-employed, Singapore

Exercising your creative mind is as important as exercising your body. Nothing else is as handy as carrying a sketchbook and of cause with a pencil.

“Be yourself, it helps you to establish your own identity. Be happy with what you do, be happy with your interest and hobbies. Painting is what makes me happy.”
Mable Cheng, Jewellery Designer 

“Joining My Art Space is one of the best decisions I've ever made. Even the very-reluctant-to-start and wanted-to-quit-as-soon-as-possible husband loves painting now! Need I say anything more?”
Clarrisa Koh, Chemistry Teacher

“Art connects me with people from all over the world. Fans of my art often say they feel the emotion and spirit when viewing my paintings.”
Michelle Ma, Artist

“Art helps to take my mind off the daily hustle and bustle of life, work (last time) and daily 'noise'. It allows me to experience the wonders of continuous learning.”
Marie Law

“I am interested to covey my emotions more through my paintings. I hope that my audience can have their emotions evoked when they lay their eyes on my painting within a few seconds.”
Leong Kah Wai, Health & Safety Industry, Singaporean

“Besides being a tool to express myself, art offers a place of stillness. It's rather meditative to do art for art's sake without any outside disturbances. Also, doing art together with your life's love is very enriching!”
Jan

Did you know that there are a lot more things to do at Fort Canning Park than just catching #Pokemon? Fort-unately, Sarah is here to show you in this week’s Out&About[at]Gov.sg.

“I don't have an individual style because I believe painting is creativity that should not be limited, and should be explored in different forms, styles and textures.”
Monica Aggarwal, Teacher, UK

Can't decide between learning oil or acrylic painting?
Read this article to find out about their differences.

Beneficiary: Assisi Hospice
Opening Night: 27 March 2016, 7pm-9pm
Exhibition: 28-30 March 2016, 10am-8pm
Venue: My Art Space Lv 2 Pavilion Gallery

Beneficiary: Sunlove Home
Date: 18 Nov 2016 (Fri), 7:30-10pm
Fee: $50 (All materials will be provided.)

Beneficiary: Nature Society (Singapore)
Opening Reception: 22 May 2016, 7-9pm
Exhibition: 23-24 May 2016, 11am-8pm
Venue: My Art Space

Beneficiary: Assisi Hospice
Opening Night: 13 December 2015, 7pm-9pm
Exhibition: 14-16 December 2015, 10am-8pm
Venue: My Art Space Lv 2 Pavilion Gallery