Synopsis:

Textures returns with the theme "Love and Loss (and some things in between)". The festival explores how in times of heightened emotions, words help us express our feelings and make sense of our world. From performances, exhibitions, panel discussions and workshops, Textures reaches out to those new to SingLit and those seeking to engage with it on a deeper level.

Textures is a signature programme of The Arts House celebrating Singapore literature and those in the literary arts industry. It is co-commissioned with the #BuySingLit movement and supported by the National Arts Council.

Co-commissioned by The Arts House and #BuySingLit
Supported by National Arts Council

Programme Lineup:

7 Mar, Thu

Common Life
Exhibition | 10am – 10pm | Print & Film Gallery | Free

any anything also can
Living Room Corridor | 10am – 10pm | Free

Room of Love and Loss
Gallery I | 10am – 10pm | Free

Performing Malay Sketches
Performance | 8pm – 9.30pm | Play Den | $20

8 Mar, Fri

Common Life
Exhibition | 10am – 10pm | Print & Film Gallery | Free

any anything also can
Living Room Corridor | 10am – 10pm | Free

Room of Love and Loss
Gallery I | 10am – 10pm | Free

My Grandfather's Road – Rabbit Heart, Dragon Soul
Exhibition | 10am – 10pm | Chamber | Free

QuoteUnQuote
Exhibition | 10am – 10pm | Gallery II | Free

Performing Malay Sketches
Performance | 3pm – 4.30pm & 8pm – 9.30pm | Play Den | $20

Child Labour
6pm – 10pm | Porch | Free

#BuySingLit Book Bazaar
6pm – 10pm | Gallery I | Free

The Page on Stage - Samping
Performance | 8pm – 9pm | Back of Chamber | Rating:TBA | $20

9 Mar, Sat

Common Life
Exhibition | 10am – 10pm | Print & Film Gallery | Free

any anything also can
Living Room Corridor | 10am – 10pm | Free

Room of Love and Loss
Gallery I | 10am – 10pm | Free

Remember When Remix Show-and-Tell
Performance | 10am – 12pm | Play Den | Free with registration

Tamil Storytelling for Children
Workshop | 10am – 12pm | Living Room | Free with registration

My Grandfather's Road – Rabbit Heart, Dragon Soul
Exhibition | 10am – 10pm | Chamber | Free
Exhibition Tour with readings in Cantonese and English | 5.30pm – 6.30pm | Free with registration

Contemplations: Religion, Myth & History
Panel | 11am – 12pm | Blue Room | Free with registration

#BuySingLit Book Bazaar
11am – 10pm | Gallery I | Free

Safe Space Stories
Workshop | 1pm – 4pm | Council Room | $10

Turning Tide - The Nusantara and The Spiritual Ripples in Malay Music
Performance | 2pm – 4pm | Play Den | Free with registration

在异乡响起的人生组曲：外劳小说讲座 A Tale of Two Cities: Stories about Migrant Workers in Singapore
Panel | 2pm – 4pm | Blue Room | Free with registration

#BuySingLit Festival: Japan As a Literary Setting Discussion
Panel | 2pm – 3.30pm | Screening Room | Free with registration

As the Music Follows - Singapore Art Songs
Performance | 3pm – 4pm | Living Room | Free with registration

The Page on Stage
Performance | 3pm – 4pm & 8pm – 9pm | Back of Chamber | Rating:TBA | $20

Excuse Me, Are You A Writer?
Panel | 5pm – 6pm | Blue Room | Free with registration

Bullet Journaling Workshop
Workshop | 5pm – 6.30pm | Council Room | $50

சொல்லும் ஸ்வரமும் - Sollum Swaramum
Performance | 5.30pm – 6.30pm | Play Den | Rating:TBA | Free with registration

Child Labour
6pm – 9pm | Porch | Free

A Night of Terrifying Tales
Performance | 9.30pm – 11pm | Second Floor | $20

10 Mar, Sun

Common Life
Exhibition | 10am – 10pm | Print & Film Gallery | Free

any anything also can
Living Room Corridor | 10am – 10pm | Free

Room of Love and Loss
Gallery I | 10am – 10pm | Free

My Grandfather's Road – Rabbit Heart, Dragon Soul
Exhibition | 10am – 10pm | Chamber | Free
Readings in English | 5.30pm – 6.15pm | Chamber | Free with registration

Safe Space Stories
Workshop | 10am – 1pm | Blue Room | $10

Comics Workshop for Kids
Workshop | 10.30am – 12pm | Council Room | $10

伴随绘本: 进入孩子们多彩的内心世界 The Colourful World of Children Picture Books
Performance | 11am – 12pm | Screening Room | Free with registration

Illustrating Singlit Bootcamp
Workshop | 11am – 1pm | Living Room | $15

#BuySingLit Book Bazaar
11am – 7pm | Gallery I | Free

一起探索和发现：绘本的美好与力量 Discovering the Power and Beauty of Illustrated Books
Panel | 1pm – 2pm | Screening Room | Free with registration

Will Singaporeans Ever Be Happy?
Panel | 2pm – 3pm | Blue Room | Free with registration

Habits of Creativity: Exploring Writing Methods Workshop
Workshop | 2pm – 4pm | Council Room | $10

Degap-Degup Dikir (Dikir Heartbeats)
Performance | 2.30pm – 4pm | Play Den | Free with registration

Creating Collaborative Comics
Workshop | 3pm – 5.30pm | Council Room | $10

The Page on Stage
Performance | 3pm – 4pm & 7pm – 8pm | Back of Chamber | Rating:TBA | $20

Adapting the Page
Panel | 5pm – 6pm | Blue Room | Free with registration

Child Labour
5pm – 8pm | Porch | Free

Performing Malay Sketches
Performance | 7pm – 8.30pm | Play Den | $20