Light to Night at ACM

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Light to Night is back at ACM! Begin the year with us and explore what it means to be present in the moment — Right Here, Right Now.

Immerse yourself in a multimedia installation and enjoy evening performances on the ACM Green. Be inspired by film screenings. Embark on a tour through the galleries to discover objects that inspire contemplation, prayer, and wellness of mind and body. Engage in self-care through art, craft, and wellness activities. 

This programme is developed in conjunction with Body & Spirit: The Human Body in Thought and Practice. Discounted admission at $10 into Body & Spirit on 6, 7, 13 & 14 Jan, 6.30–9pm.

Please note: There will be road closures on 6, 7, 13 & 14 Jan from 4pm–1am. Bus services will be disrupted due to road closure along St Andrew’s Road. Click here to view the road closure map.

6 Jan – 26 Jan
5 mins walk from Raffles Place MRT Station (Exit H), More Info
Free admission to installation and most activities.
6 Jan – 26 Jan
5 mins walk from Raffles Place MRT Station (Exit H), More Info
Free admission to installation and most activities.

Light to Night is back at ACM! Begin the year with us and explore what it means to be present in the moment — Right Here, Right Now.

Immerse yourself in a multimedia installation and enjoy evening performances on the ACM Green. Be inspired by film screenings. Embark on a tour through the galleries to discover objects that inspire contemplation, prayer, and wellness of mind and body. Engage in self-care through art, craft, and wellness activities. 

This programme is developed in conjunction with Body & Spirit: The Human Body in Thought and Practice. Discounted admission at $10 into Body & Spirit on 6, 7, 13 & 14 Jan, 6.30–9pm.

Please note: There will be road closures on 6, 7, 13 & 14 Jan from 4pm–1am. Bus services will be disrupted due to road closure along St Andrew’s Road. Click here to view the road closure map.

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Installation: Look to the Heavens

6–26 Jan
All day
ACM Green
Free

Be present in the moment. Find comfort in sound with tinkling clay wind chimes, and follow a spiral of bamboo within a sanctuary of lush greenery. Look to the Heavens by Cake Theatrical Productions invites you to transcend to a space of tranquility. Free your mind and be present in the moment.

Credits

Conceived and designed by CAKE
Lighting design by ARTFACTORY
Sound design by Zul Mahmod
Botanical design by Triceratops
Clay pieces by School of Clay Arts

(Image credit: Joseph Nair, Memphis West Pictures.)

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Installation: Look to the Heavens

6–26 Jan
All day
ACM Green
Free

Be present in the moment. Find comfort in sound with tinkling clay wind chimes, and follow a spiral of bamboo within a sanctuary of lush greenery. Look to the Heavens by Cake Theatrical Productions invites you to transcend to a space of tranquility. Free your mind and be present in the moment.

Credits

Conceived and designed by CAKE
Lighting design by ARTFACTORY
Sound design by Zul Mahmod
Botanical design by Triceratops
Clay pieces by School of Clay Arts

(Image credit: Joseph Nair, Memphis West Pictures.)

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Performance: Look to the Heavens in Three Parts

Saturdays, 7 & 14 Jan
6–6.15pm, 7–7.15pm, 8–8.15pm, 9–9.15pm *NEW timing* 
ACM Green
Free

Grab a picnic mat and join us for an evening of multi-sensorial performance by contemporary sound artists and performers. Presented by Cake Theatrical Productions, Look to the Heavens in Three Parts is a dream-like meditation on creation, spirituality, and being human.

General advisory: This performance project involves flickering light. We welcome everyone but if you have a history of photosensitive epilepsy or suffer from migraines, headaches or ear and eye conditions, please be advised that this might aggravate your condition.

Credits

Written and directed by CAKE
Narrated by Ghafir Akbar, Edith Podesta
Performed by Chiew Peishan, Rizman Putra, Kenneth Tan
Sound design by Zul Mahmod
Live percussion music by Nysah Tan

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Performance: Look to the Heavens in Three Parts

Saturdays, 7 & 14 Jan
6–6.15pm, 7–7.15pm, 8–8.15pm, 9–9.15pm *NEW timing* 
ACM Green
Free

Grab a picnic mat and join us for an evening of multi-sensorial performance by contemporary sound artists and performers. Presented by Cake Theatrical Productions, Look to the Heavens in Three Parts is a dream-like meditation on creation, spirituality, and being human.

General advisory: This performance project involves flickering light. We welcome everyone but if you have a history of photosensitive epilepsy or suffer from migraines, headaches or ear and eye conditions, please be advised that this might aggravate your condition.

Credits

Written and directed by CAKE
Narrated by Ghafir Akbar, Edith Podesta
Performed by Chiew Peishan, Rizman Putra, Kenneth Tan
Sound design by Zul Mahmod
Live percussion music by Nysah Tan

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Installation: Secret Places by Neo Kim Seng & Joavien Ng

Fridays, 6 & 13 Jan
7–9pm
ACM Hardcourt
Free

Secret Places presents a visual travelogue of mental and physical journeys to different lands, carrying thoughts about belonging and home by Singaporeans. For two evenings only, the mobile video installation will stop at the former Singapore Citizenship Registry — present day ACM. Secret Places is part of Singapore Art Week, supported by National Arts Council.

(Image credit: Chen Jiexiao)

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Installation: Secret Places by Neo Kim Seng & Joavien Ng

Fridays, 6 & 13 Jan
7–9pm
ACM Hardcourt
Free

Secret Places presents a visual travelogue of mental and physical journeys to different lands, carrying thoughts about belonging and home by Singaporeans. For two evenings only, the mobile video installation will stop at the former Singapore Citizenship Registry — present day ACM. Secret Places is part of Singapore Art Week, supported by National Arts Council.

(Image credit: Chen Jiexiao)

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Activity: Complete Activities and Redeem a Mystery Item

Fridays & Saturdays, 6, 7, 13 & 14 Jan
6–9pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free

Pick up a Light to Night at ACM: Right Here, Right Now flyer, complete all 4 activities and redeem a mystery item! 

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Activity: Complete Activities and Redeem a Mystery Item

Fridays & Saturdays, 6, 7, 13 & 14 Jan
6–9pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free

Pick up a Light to Night at ACM: Right Here, Right Now flyer, complete all 4 activities and redeem a mystery item! 

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Film Screening and Q&A: MHFFS Short Film Youth Competition

Friday, 6 Jan
7–8.30pm
River Room, Level 2
$5 refundable deposit

Harnessing the powerful medium of film to advocate for mental health and dementia issues, the MHFFS Short Film Youth Competition is back for the third year — involving over 1,000 youths across Singapore. The programme will feature a selection of short film finalists followed by a Q&A session with the filmmakers.

Register here

(Image credit: Mental Health Film Festival Singapore)

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Film Screening and Q&A: MHFFS Short Film Youth Competition

Friday, 6 Jan
7–8.30pm
River Room, Level 2
$5 refundable deposit

Harnessing the powerful medium of film to advocate for mental health and dementia issues, the MHFFS Short Film Youth Competition is back for the third year — involving over 1,000 youths across Singapore. The programme will feature a selection of short film finalists followed by a Q&A session with the filmmakers.

Register here

(Image credit: Mental Health Film Festival Singapore)

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Film Screening: Aloners

Friday, 13 Jan
7–8.30pm
Auditorium, Basement
$5 refundable deposit

Jina, who works at a credit card company call centre, avoids building close relationships, choosing instead to live and work alone. When one day her irritating neighbour is discovered dead, having died alone in his apartment, relationships Jina decided to ignore in the past suddenly start to bug her.

Register here

(Image credit: Aloners, M-Line Distribution, 2021.)

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Film Screening: Aloners

Friday, 13 Jan
7–8.30pm
Auditorium, Basement
$5 refundable deposit

Jina, who works at a credit card company call centre, avoids building close relationships, choosing instead to live and work alone. When one day her irritating neighbour is discovered dead, having died alone in his apartment, relationships Jina decided to ignore in the past suddenly start to bug her.

Register here

(Image credit: Aloners, M-Line Distribution, 2021.)

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Drop-in Activity: Glow-in-the-dark Reminder Bracelet

Saturdays, 7 & 14 Jan
6–9pm
Lobby, Level 1

Create a reminder bracelet with glow-in-the-dark beads. Include a word of affirmation to keep yourself focused on what matters to you. While supplies last.

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Drop-in Activity: Glow-in-the-dark Reminder Bracelet

Saturdays, 7 & 14 Jan
6–9pm
Lobby, Level 1

Create a reminder bracelet with glow-in-the-dark beads. Include a word of affirmation to keep yourself focused on what matters to you. While supplies last.

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Drop-in Activity: Paint with Nature

Friday and Saturday, 13 & 14 Jan
6–9pm
Lobby, Level 1

Take some time out for yourself by connecting with nature through painting. Engage in the contemplative process of painting with plant-based pigments. While supplies last.

(Image Credit: Wild Dot)

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Drop-in Activity: Paint with Nature

Friday and Saturday, 13 & 14 Jan
6–9pm
Lobby, Level 1

Take some time out for yourself by connecting with nature through painting. Engage in the contemplative process of painting with plant-based pigments. While supplies last.

(Image Credit: Wild Dot)

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Wind-down Fridays: A Multi-instrument Sound Journey with Space 2B

Friday, 13 Jan
6.15–6.45pm, 7.15–7.45pm, 8.15–8.45pm
Foyer, Lever 2
$10 refundable deposit

Experience the healing vibrations of different instruments and enter a state of calm. Leave the session soothed, as you mindfully reflect on the present moment.

Register here

(Image Credit: Space 2B)

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Wind-down Fridays: A Multi-instrument Sound Journey with Space 2B

Friday, 13 Jan
6.15–6.45pm, 7.15–7.45pm, 8.15–8.45pm
Foyer, Lever 2
$10 refundable deposit

Experience the healing vibrations of different instruments and enter a state of calm. Leave the session soothed, as you mindfully reflect on the present moment.

Register here

(Image Credit: Space 2B)

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Body & Spirit Curator Tour

Friday, 13 Jan
7.30pm
Lobby, Level 1
$25 per participant

Join an exclusive tour with exhibition curators Noorashikin Zulkifli and Conan Cheong.

Register here

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Body & Spirit Curator Tour

Friday, 13 Jan
7.30pm
Lobby, Level 1
$25 per participant

Join an exclusive tour with exhibition curators Noorashikin Zulkifli and Conan Cheong.

Register here

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