The Gallery Children's Biennale has been one of National Gallery Singapore’s signature events since 2017, embodying the Gallery's commitment to inspire young and curious minds with art.
It aims to explore the many ways that children can learn and play while engaging more with the world around them.
The fifth edition of Gallery Children's Biennale is in conjunction with the Gallery’s 10th anniversary and the nation’s 60th birthday.
Through the overarching theme of “Tomorrow We’ll Be…”, the Biennale invites children to reflect on the endless possibilities of their future by exploring the four core values of Joy, Kindness, Dream and Love.
Both children and adults can look forward to eight multi-sensorial artworks by local and international artists, as well as a series of fun and engaging programmes throughout the Biennale period.
What brings you joy? It is a warm feeling that sits deep in our hearts and bubbles up when we delight in something that is meaningful and special to us.
How can you be kind? Being friendly and polite, caring and considerate to others can help them feel safe, valued and included. Don’t forget to be kind to yourself too. Do things that make you happy.
Who do you think about when you think about love? It is a feeling that makes us feel happy, valued and safe. We receive love and we also give love.
Where do you see yourself in the future? Tomorrow, will you be a fireman, artist, or astronaut? Imagination fuels art, and what you dream today can shape a kind, inclusive, diverse world.
Tomorrow I’ll Be…
What kind of a day will you face tomorrow? Perhaps your day will be sprinkled with a little bit of joy, a dash of kindness, plenty of dreams and a whole lot of love!
Take this quiz to find out what tomorrow will bring for you!
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Colourful Play by Fern Wong
Psst, can you help me complete this papercut design? I created some patterned magnets so you can pick the ones you like to finish this huge papercut artwork with me!
Dance Dance Chromatics by Wyn-Lyn Tan
Wave your hands in the air and move your feet. What colours appear? Do shapes start to change? Let’s try to unlock all the changes!
Fantasy by CO2_karbondioksida
This artwork is inspired by our two-year-old daughter, Quinn. We have created this piece by repurposing pre-loved baby clothes and toys.
Imaginary Peach Garden by YeSeung Lee
For this artwork, I was inspired by tazo puzzles, mythical creatures from Korean and Southeast Asian stories and traditional Korean paintings.
Home is Where the Heart is by Mohamed Salehuddin
When you think of the word “home” what do you think of? This artwork is inspired by the painting Malay House, Malacca by Mohamed Salehuddin.
I WE THEM by Vicente Delgado
For this work, I invite you into a whimsical world where chairs come to life as playful characters and vibrant beings!
Kindness Garden by Hiromi Tango
I created this colourful garden of sunflowers, roses, lavenders and some orchids too! Each flower can be experienced through different senses.
Lessons In Being Kind by Souliya Phoumivong
Come experience this installation and watch a short film I created that explores the themes of kindness. Think about how you can extend kindness to people around you.
Colourful Play by Fern Wong
Psst, can you help me complete this papercut design? I created some patterned magnets so you can pick the ones you like to finish this huge papercut artwork with me!
Dance Dance Chromatics by Wyn-Lyn Tan
Wave your hands in the air and move your feet. What colours appear? Do shapes start to change? Let’s try to unlock all the changes!
Fantasy by CO2_karbondioksida
This artwork is inspired by our two-year-old daughter, Quinn. We have created this piece by repurposing pre-loved baby clothes and toys.
Imaginary Peach Garden by YeSeung Lee
For this artwork, I was inspired by tazo puzzles, mythical creatures from Korean and Southeast Asian stories and traditional Korean paintings.
Home is Where the Heart is by Mohamed Salehuddin
When you think of the word “home” what do you think of? This artwork is inspired by the painting Malay House, Malacca by Mohamed Salehuddin.
I WE THEM by Vicente Delgado
For this work, I invite you into a whimsical world where chairs come to life as playful characters and vibrant beings!
Kindness Garden by Hiromi Tango
I created this colourful garden of sunflowers, roses, lavenders and some orchids too! Each flower can be experienced through different senses.
Lessons In Being Kind by Souliya Phoumivong
Come experience this installation and watch a short film I created that explores the themes of kindness. Think about how you can extend kindness to people around you.
Get your Art Pack today!
Take your Gallery Children’s Biennale experience to the next level with our Art Pack! For the first time ever, we have specially designed the art activities for two different age groups—6 years and below, and 7 years and above! For just $8, you can pick up an Art Pack from our vending machines!
Tiny Tales at National Gallery by Play Scene Ltd.
Go on a journey of exploration as we discover stories and adventures behind our installations and learn more about the 4 themes of Love, Joy, Kindness and Dreams with storytellers from Play Scene Ltd.
31 May and 8 June: Mopey Monkey.
Meeting point – Dance Dance Chromatics by Wyn-Lyn Tan, Level 1, City Hall Alcove, City Hall Wing
Confluence by Maya Dance Theatre Ltd – Diverse Abilities Dance Collective (DADC)
Join Maya Dance Theatre’s Diverse Abilities Dance Collective (DADC) as they present an opening performance for Gallery Children’s Biennale 2025. Titled Confluence, DADC will perform a contemporary dance piece inspired by the poem ARISE by Catherine Jane Devadason in response to the themes of the Biennale.
Weaving Sundays: Say It With Saori by Natalia Tan
What stories dwell within you, waiting to be liberated through the art of Saori weaving? Artist and storyseeker Natalia Tan invites you to draw deep from the palette of your imagination and chase the thrill of colour, texture and play!
What Brings You Joy?
Join us for a fun and creative workshop where kids can express their feelings and emotions through art! Using Fern Wong’s artwork as inspiration, participants will decorate and design unique creations that reflect how they feel on magnet pieces. Together, we will explore self expression, creativity and have fun with colour!
Gallery Toddlers! Sensory Bottle Workshop
Want to engage your toddlers in the Gallery but don’t know where to start? Let you and your toddler’s imaginations take flight through our creative activities, which are inspired by a different artwork each month! Join us for a special Gallery Toddlers! session in conjunction with Gallery Children’s Biennale 2025.
Register here
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