For one day only on 6 June, 27 artist tenants across Goodman Arts Centre will open their working studios to visitors. The usually quiet arts enclave is inviting the public to explore hidden studios, watch live rehearsals and join creative workshops.
Many of these spaces are usually closed to outsiders. That makes the open house feel far more personal and immersive than a typical arts event.
You Can Try Graffiti, Printing And Manga Drawing
One of the biggest draws of the open house is how hands on everything feels.
At Studio SuperSegak, visitors can try woodblock printing, screen printing and handmade stamps while live graffiti artists spray paint around the space. Instead of quietly staring at artwork, people can touch, create and experiment with the materials themselves.
Meanwhile, ComXnaut Studio is opening its doors for beginner friendly manga and comic drawing workshops. Participants can learn how to sketch anime style characters alongside professional artists and illustrators.
Visitors can also join a tufting jam. Here, they can create textured rug inspired artworks using yarn and fabric techniques that recently exploded across TikTok and Pinterest.
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There’s Even A Mythical Island Playground For Kids
Families with children will probably spend a huge amount of time at The Artground’s “Lost Islands” installation.
The immersive experience transforms part of Goodman Arts Centre into a fantasy inspired playground. The space features mythical creatures, sensory pathways and giant interactive structures inspired by regional folklore.
Children can climb onto turtle inspired play structures. They can also wander through mythical island environments and explore storytelling spaces inspired by legends from Singapore and Indonesia.
Honestly, it sounds less like a children’s arts activity and more like stepping into an indie fantasy game brought to life.
Sound Healing With Tea
Perhaps the most unexpected experience at the open house is “Silent Nourishment” by musician Neil Chua.
Inside his studio, visitors can experience sound healing sessions involving singing bowls, harmonic resonance and meditative listening. The session ends with curated tea experiences.
The experience feels very different from the usual fast paced “activity hopping” energy found at most Singapore events.
In a city where everyone constantly seems exhausted or overstimulated, quietly sitting inside an artist studio while listening to resonating sound bowls somehow sounds incredibly appealing.
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It Feels More Like A Hidden Creative Festival
Beyond the workshops and studios, the rest of the open house feels intentionally designed for wandering and accidental discovery.
Visitors can get live caricature portraits drawn onsite. They can also try face painting, fairy hair braids, henna art and personalised bracelets.
Meanwhile, Goodman Community Farm will host guided tours and botanical drink tastings using herbs grown onsite.
Instead of rushing visitors from one activity to another, Goodman Artventure encourages people to slow down, open random doors and discover unexpected creative spaces throughout the day.
