Here is a listing of other cultural events offered by non-profit cultural organisations and educational institutions, open to the general public, which you might find of interest. These events and courses are not offered, nor necessarily endorsed by FOM(S), but are listed here as a public service only.

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• Events and/or lectures
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EVENTS/ LECTURES:

Pots and How They are Made in Mainland Southeast Asia
Date : 17 February 2012, 7pm - 8:30pm
Venue: The Asian Civilisations Museum (Ngee Ann Auditorium)
Dr Leedom Lefferts, currently a Senior Research Fellow at the Asian Civilisations Museum and Louise Allison Cort, a curator for ceramics at the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Washington, USA wil speak about how potters at work today in mainland Southeast Asia make either earthenware or stoneware vessels for local and regional markets. These two basic types of ceramics continue to play important roles in local food preparation and storage, and in religious rituals. Field research conducted by Cort and Lefferts has included all extant pot-making communities in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and the Southern Yunnan province in China. Methods of pottery production cut across modern political borders to reveal fundamental links among language and cultural groups, and hint at patterns of migration and interaction. In this lecture, Cort and Lefferts will introduce some of the memorable potters they have met, as well as share video clips and images of how these pots are made.
Free Admission. For more information, please click here.

Appreciating Art Lecture Series 2012
Date : Every Tuesday, Runs through 13 March 2012, 7:30pm - 9pm
Venue: The Singapore Art Museum (The Ixora Room)

Art, Self & Society, 14 February 2012
The role of the artist has evolved over time: they are no longer to be perceived as withdrawn, isolated individuals working in a studio producing beautiful works that are bought and sold. Artists live and work in the context of the society they are in, and many contemporary artists play important roles in society—as critics of the society they live in, as educators, as cultural workers and as activists. Art has evolved to take many diverse forms as artists take on myriad roles, issues, and modes of expression—from the contemplative self-portrait to action-oriented art in and for the community, and society as a whole.

Art & the Divine, 21 February 2012
From the very beginning, art has been one of the most important means through which individuals seek to explore ideas relating to faith and the divine. Questions of good and evil, the spirit and the soul, the much hoped-for utopia of 'heaven', the fear of death, and the meaning of life have been represented in art from age to age, ranging from the monumental sculpture of antiquity to the ephemerality of contemporary art

Art & Phenomena, 28 February 2012
The attempt to recreate and explore seemingly ordinary, everyday phenomena such as light, space and time has been pursued by artists throughout the ages. The study and rendering of the 'structure', colour and effect of sunlight, the physicality of the body's occupation of space, and the passing of time as experienced by growth and aging continue to challenge artists. This lecture looks at the various ways art has attempted to comprehend, map and represent these phenomena, from the use of gold-leaf lines and halos, to optical illusions and performance and video art today.

Art & Reality, 6 March 2012
How do we experience, locate and attempt to 'know' 'Reality'? And how do artists represent this 'Reality'? For centuries the measure of 'good' art was dependent on how closely it resembled 'real life' and artists sought to mimic external reality as much as possible. However, human understanding of the world has rapidly evolved and the development of new knowledge and technologies has opened up fresh perceptions of what reality could be. Armed with these new developments, artists continue to explore and present the idea of 'Reality' in innovative ways. Whether through sculpture, painting, photography or film, this quest for reality has taken many forms, ranging from realism and hyperrealism to symbolism and virtual reality.

Art & Thought, 13 March 2012
Art has always been an effective medium through which complex and abstract ideas have been expressed. Artists continue to invent creative and interdisciplinary ways to investigate, demonstrate, and reveal new areas of thought. While art can be aesthetic, it can also produce intellectual pleasure, creating delight in the ‘beautiful idea’. Breathtaking moments in art when rules are broken and new ideas are born are as exciting as discovering fundamental new truths about the physical universe.

Tickets available at SAM and SISTIC from 16 December 2011 onwards. For more information, please click here.

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EXHIBITS:

The Tang Shipwreck: Gold and Ceramics from 9th-century China
Date : Runs through 17 June 2012
Venue: The Asian Civilisations Museum
The exhibition features more than 130 highlights from the extraordinary shipwreck cargo which was discovered in the shallow waters near Belitung Island in the Java Sea in 1998. The Chinese ceramics include exquisite white ware from the Xing kilns of Hebei province, 70 Changsha bowls from the over 55,000 found, and the earliest examples of complete Chinese blue-and-white ceramics known. An exquisite gold cup and a silver wine flask, the first of their kind found outside China, are also on display. The many superb objects are a testament to the artistry of the Tang craftsmen, who expertly adapted their wares to suit the tastes of foreign markets as far away as present-day Iraq.
For more information, please click here.

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COURSES:

Blind Drawing Skill Session
Date : 4 February 2012, 9:30am - 10:30am ^NEW
Venue: The Goodman Arts Centre
A way to relax and de-stress through free expression and spontaneous creativity through blind drawing. Participation: All are welcomed. Art materials: Self provide - Pencil and A4 Sketch Book. Prior Registration is required.
FREE Admission. For more information, please click here.

Batik Painting Class
Date : Every Wednesday, 7pm - 9:30pm ^NEW
Venue: The Goodman Arts Centre
Batik is a traditional technique for fabric design originating from Java. It is also an interesting medium for painting on fabric. Participants will be introduced to the history of batik that relates to our Asian heritage, its traditional methods and guided on the proper use of tools like the 'tjanting' and managing the dying process. No prerequisite skills required.
$150 X 2 (8 sessions). For more information, please click here.

Caricature Drawing Class
Date : Every Wednesday, 7pm - 9:30pm ^NEW
Venue: The Goodman Arts Centre
Learn how to draw caricatures or improve your skill at it. Conducted by professional caricaturists of Cartoon.SG. It will systematically cover the basics for beginners as well as coaching for advance students. No prerequisite skills required.
$150 X 2 (8 sessions). For more information, please click here.

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CULTURAL PERFORMANCES:

ACM Lunchtime Series - Sari-Sari Philippine Kulintang Ensemble
Date : 10 February 2012, 12:30pm - 1:30pm ^NEW
Venue: The Asian Civilisations Museum - Shaw Foundation Foyer
Sari-Sari, the Philippines Kulintang ensemble, performs songs and dances from two distinct kulintang styles. It is directed by Pamela Costes Onishi and Hideaki Onishi. Kulintang is a musical tradition from the Philippines played on sets of gongs and drums.
Free Admission. For more information, please click here.

ACM Lunchtime Series - Wind Jazz
Date : 17 February 2012, 12:30pm - 1:30pm ^NEW
Venue: The Asian Civilisations Museum - Shaw Foundation Foyer
The Conservatory wind chamber groups will perform popular works by Gershwhin, Debussy, Tim Jansa and Claude Bolling.
Free Admission. For more information, please click here.

ACM Lunchtime Series - Conservatory Voice at ACM
Date : 17 February 2012, 12:30pm - 1:30pm ^NEW
Venue: The Asian Civilisations Museum - Shaw Foundation Foyer
The Conservatory Voice department performs solos and ensemble pieces in various styles and languages.
Free Admission. For more information, please click here.

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OTHER LISTINGS:

Dickens 2012: Dickens on Film
Date : 16 February - 3 March 2012
Venue: The Arts House
Enjoy the classic literary works of Charles Dickens on the big screen as The Arts House showcases the most acclaimed film adaptations of his work. Presented by The Arts House & The British Council Singapore.
16 February 2012, Great Expectations
17 February 2012, A Tale of Two Cities
18 February 2012, David Copperfield
19 February - 3 March 2012, Oliver!
23 February 2012, Great Expectations (US)
24 February 2012, Our Mutual Friend
25 February 2012, Little Dorrit
26 February 2012, The Muppet Christmas Carol
1 March 2012, Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
2 - 3 March 2012, An Orphan's Tragedy
Free Admission. For more information, please click here.

7th Spanish Film Festival
Date : 7 - 12 February 2012
Venue: The Arts House
Presented by The Arts House & The Embassy of Spain.
7 February 2012, El Viaje A Ninguna Parte (Voyage to Nowhere)
8 February 2012, La Buena Estrella (The Lucky Star)
9 - 11 February 2012, Tres Das Con Familia (Three Days with the Family)
10 February 2012, Pars - Tomduct (Paris to Timbuktu)
11 - 12 February 2012, Intacto (Intact)
12 February 2012, Habana Blues (Havana Blues)
Free Admission. For more information, please click here.

But Is The Book Better Film Series
Date : Runs through 5 February 2012
Venue: The Arts House

5 February 2012, Misery
4 February 2012, Naked Lunch
4 February 2012, Leaving Las Vegas
Free Admission. For more information, please click here.

Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts
Date : Runs through 5 February 2012
Venue: The Esplanade
Enjoy traditional Chinese arts, Chinese instrumentals and choral music, evergreen hits, outdoor music and ensembles as well as sing-along sessions.
Details of all the activities can be found here.

Curator Tours: Patterns of Trade
Date : 3 February, 2 March, 13 April, 11 May 2012, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Venue: The Asian Civilisations Museum
Traded across the Indian Ocean for centuries, the textiles produced in India weave a fascinating tale of beauty and culture. Hear the stories behind the stunning cloths on display as the curator takes you behind the scenes in these special tours.
Admission $12. For more information, please click here.

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