The Singapore Art Museum (SAM) is excited to announce the opening of its latest exhibition, Hello Future: Building a Wonderland, as part of its signature Think! Contemporary Preschool programme. This vibrant showcase, running from 17 August to 7 September 2024 at HarbourFront Centre, presents an inspiring array of imaginative artworks created by young children. The artworks, crafted from everyday materials, reflect environmental awareness and sustainability themes, offering a fresh, child-centric perspective on a greener future for Singapore.
A Journey Through Children’s Imagination and Sustainability
Hello Future: Building a Wonderland features creative pieces by preschoolers inspired by SAM’s ongoing exhibitions such as Olafur Eliasson’s Your Curious Journey and other works at the Learning Gallery. Collaborating with eight preschools, the programme integrates contemporary art into school curricula, using museum visits and exhibitions as educational tools. The children’s works convey their hopes and dreams for a sustainable future, showcasing their ability to transform found materials into meaningful art.
Engaging Public Activities and Workshops
In addition to the main exhibition, SAM invites the public to participate in a series of free, hands-on activities that emphasize creativity and sustainability:
- Create: Your Tote Bag
- Dates: 18, 24, 25, 31 August 2024, 1 and 7 September 2024
- Time: 2 pm – 5 pm
- Location: Level 1 Atrium, HarbourFront Centre
- Details: Repurpose old T-shirts into stylish tote bags. Donated by preschool children, families, and MOE Kindergarten @ Temasek staff, these T-shirts will help you create your reusable shopping bag.
- Create: Carton Pencil Holder with STABILO
- Dates: 24 and 31 August 2024
- Time: 2 pm – 3 pm
- Location: Level 1 Atrium, HarbourFront Centre
- Details: Learn to transform milk or juice cartons into functional pencil holders with guidance from STABILO. SAM and Schwan-STABILO Singapore provide the cartons for this workshop.
- Create: Colourful Decorations with STABILO
- Dates: 24 and 31 August 2024
- Time: 2 pm – 5 pm
- Location: Level 1 Atrium, HarbourFront Centre
- Details: Use old CDs, DVDs, and files to make colourful decorations using STABILO’s Woody 3-in-1 crayons. CDs and DVDs will be reused for future projects, while participants will receive a Make with SAM folder (while stocks last).
- Create: Stencilled Denim Coasters
- Date: 7 September 2024
- Time: 2 pm – 5 pm
- Location: Level 1 Atrium, HarbourFront Centre
- Details: Transform old denim jeans into chic coasters by cutting them into circles or squares and decorating them with fabric paint or markers. Optional embroidery can add a personal touch to each coaster.
Discover Diverse Perspectives on Sustainability
This Little Red Dot… opens on 17 August at the Singapore Botanic Gardens in a complementary exhibition. This showcase features 30 selected artworks alongside commissioned pieces by artists Bhavani Bala, Kenneth Chin, Cindy Ong, and Moses Sia. It explores various perspectives on building a sustainable Singapore.
Event Details for Hello Future: Building a Wonderland
- Dates: 17 August 2024 – 7 September 2024
- Time: 10 am – 9 pm
- Location: Level 1 Atrium, HarbourFront Centre
- Admission: Free
Hello Future: Building a Wonderland invites visitors to experience the imaginative visions of preschool children as they envision a more sustainable world. Join us in celebrating their creativity and exploring how we can all contribute to a greener future.
