Gillman Barracks is set to celebrate its fifth birthday in style with a special edition of its popular event, Art After Dark, which will be held toward the end of September. Art After Dark is usually held twice every year, and it is free to attend. The last incarnation of the program was held at the beginning of the year as a part of the renowned Singapore Art Week.
For the Art After Dark birthday edition, visitors will be treated to access to many of the galleries throughout Gillman Barracks, which has established itself as a hub for contemporary art. Some of the highlights of the event will include new collections at a gallery featuring an artist from India, as well as a new exhibit highlighting the work of an artist from Indonesia. Both of these shows will be act as the premiere for the collections. Visitors should also look forward to special exhibits of work from private collections. Attending Art After Dark at Gillman Barracks could very well be the only chance people get to view the paintings, which generally do not go on exhibit. Artists will also be on hand to answer questions about their work and speak about their motivations while creating the exhibits on display. The celebration will also be a chance to pick up a special printing of a newsletter that Gillman Barracks produces twice every month. There will be opportunities to subscribe to the newsletter. This edition, produced specifically for the birthday celebration, will include unique articles about contemporary art and its future in the Singapore art scene.
Art won’t be the only thing to enjoy at the event. People who go can expect to eat a delicious selection of food by popular eateries that will be on hand for the birthday celebration. There will also be live musical performances throughout the night.
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To read more about the art crawl at Gillman Barracks, go to http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/art-crawl-for-gillman-barracks-5th-birthday.