Ethos Books Festive Market 2023
Join us at the Ethos Books Festive Market 2023!
Featuring an eclectic indie mix of 17 artists, creatives and community organisers and 6 community dialogues/events. Expect bestselling Ethos titles at generous discounts (up to 40% and $5 book deals!), book swaps, fresh and funky prints and stickers, rad jagua tattoos, soap fragrances, vintage clothing, poetry readings and grounding conversations in the 2023 edition of the Ethos Books Festive Market.In times like these, to read, connect, discuss and be part of community is both essential and a privilege. We hope you’ll find time to join us and support the vision and value of the creative and community work that we and our collaborators stand for.
💫FEATURING💫
BOOKS AND ZINES
– Ethos Books
– Jom
– Maktaba Books
– Wormhole
COMMUNITIES
– 3Pumpkins
– laphetwyne
ARTISTS
– Birkbusha Studios
– Clarice Ng
– Jynk Ink
– Marie Toh
– mercci makes
– Comic artists from NUS Libraries Writers’ Centre
– SADSHRIMPS
CLOTHES, SOAPS, TOYS AND MORE
– After Work Crochet
– All Fingers & Thumbs
– kaeru thrift store & Shibui World
– Rough Beauty
This event is open to the public.
Join us at the Ethos Books Festive Market on:
Friday, 1 Dec, 6pm – 9pm
Saturday, 2 Dec, 1pm – 7pm
Sunday, 3 Dec: 1pm – 6pm
Join us for these community conversations during the market (open to public, limited seats available):
As part of a section on Singaporean housing in its first print magazine, Jom worked with Kontinentalist to design a fold-out insert that has a mix of a choropleth map, infographics and charts, which together depict the housing conundrum we face. A separate project was a satirical photography series that critiques The Singapore Dream by showing couples in four different homes, from a public housing apartment to a colonial black-and-white. Nabilah Said (Editorial Lead, Kontinentalist) and Jaya Khidir (Photographer) join Sudhir Vadaketh (Editor-in-chief, Jom) to talk about their work.
On opening night, Ethos Books will be previewing and celebrating our 2024 authors and titles – come down to meet our authors and their forthcoming titles, and get a sneak peek into what’s in store for the new year. Our publisher will also be delivering a message during this programme.
Join us for an afternoon of real and honest conversations with four women who identify with or feel connected to the Malay cultures of the Nusantara, also known as the Malay Archipelago. We invite you to listen to the stories of these women and explore their identities and the concept of belonging. What does it mean to feel belonging and how can we feel connected through a shared Nusantara identity while navigating unique lived experiences? We hope this session will inspire you to discover and explore your own roots and identity within the Nusantara and beyond.
What is community art? What are the spaces they create and how do they impact the communities around them? Join Walid J. Abdullah in conversation with Ngiam Su-Lin (ArtsWok Collaborative) and Lin Shiyun (3Pumpkins) as they explore ways to build community through the arts, and their unique challenges.
What is the impact of storytelling on fringe communities? At RICE Media’s panel discussion, its content creators dive into the humane craft of human interest stories and empathetic journalism.
Carnival of Poetry, organised by Migrant Writers of Singapore and supported by Sing Lit Station and The Majurity Trust, brings together a global community of poets and poetry enthusiasts every month. Join us for an inspiring poetry reading and panel discussion, featuring migrant writers, as we celebrate the unifying power of words that bridge worlds.
Wormhole
Wormhole is an online bookstore built on the belief that stories are essential for readers and non-readers alike. Expect books, cute stickers, greeting cards, accessories and apparel that are perfect for the gifting season!
Shibui
Shibui World is a vintage store for lovers of 90s minimalism. We curate timeless pieces you’ll want to live in — everyday, forever.
SADSHRIMPS
SADSHRIMPS is a a cute and silly lifestyle brand filled with illustrated designs. Lovingly made pieces ranging from stationery to apparel and art for all your home decor needs.
Jynk Ink
Jynk Ink was started by artist Jen who specialises in drawing styles ranging from botanical illustrations to stylistic line work. Her inspirations come from nature and her experience as an illustrator and animator. Bridging multiple art fields is at the heart of Jynk Ink.
Jom
Jom is a new weekly digital magazine covering arts, culture, politics, business, technology and more in Singapore. They will be selling their print launch, totebags, postcards, and stickers.
Visit the link here to enquire more about our venue hire at
Venue Hire
Visual Arts Centre is an exhibition gallery and art studio at Dhoby Ghaut Green supported by the National Parks Board and the National Arts Council.
Since its initiation on 31 January 2016, the Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery has hosted over two hundred international and local art and design exhibitions, boasting a diverse range of art styles and programmes.
Email:
info@visualartscentre.sg
Phone:
+65 6255 0711
+65 6733 2155
In the Batik Introduction Handkerchief Painting workshop, participants will learn the traditional art of batik, a wax-resist dyeing technique originating from Indonesia. The workshop begins with a brief history and overview of batik, highlighting its cultural significance and various techniques. Participants will then observe a demonstration of applying wax with tjanting tools and dyeing the fabric. Following the demonstration, each participant will design and create their own batik handkerchief, applying wax to create patterns and then dyeing their fabric. The workshop concludes with a group discussion, allowing participants to share their creations and reflect on their learning experience.