Programming is distinguishing the core concept, merging the program with the site, and deciding on the compatibility & success of exhibits, technical quality of performers, uniqueness versus regularity as compared to other events, as well as ratio of innovation and tradition in the event program.
Singapore Biennale 2008 has a series of events lined up for 10 weeks from 9th September to 2nd November 2008. The event kicks off with a private vernissage help on 9th and 10th September, accompanied with a Launch Party (by invitation only) on 8th September. Other programs include ‘Wonder Club’, ‘Artists Talk’, ‘Hans Op de Beeck book launch and talk’, ‘Artistic Director’s Tour by Fumio Nanjo’, ‘Curator’s Tour by Matthew Ngui’, ‘ Curator’s Tour by Joselina Cruz’ and ‘Kids’ Day Out’. Most of the events are held during the weekends where most people are not working to draw the most out of the visitors.
There are also guided tours held on weekends where the tour guides are able to speak foreign languages fluently to cater to the needs of foreign tourists. Also, there is educational tour programs tied up with various educational institutes filed under ‘School Tours’ as well as a Kids’ Biennale for primary schools, developed with the aim to inspire, instill and engage children through participation in the series of art workshops, competition and activities. Singapore Biennale and Little Art Bug Workshop jointly develop the related programs.
I strongly feel that these programs help spice things up at the Biennale by a large extent. Without these fun filled and challenging programs for kids, the Biennale would just be another typical visit to the museum, looking at artworks, without games, no guides, no tours, and no parties before and after the event. That would be such a bore wouldn’t it? Therefore, the
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