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Kindle: The Siaw-Tao’s Fundraising Exhibition

2 May to 5 May 2019

Overview

 

Kindle: The Siaw-Tao’s Fundraising Exhibition is an exhibition conceived by the Siaw-Tao Chinese Seal Carving, Calligraphy, Painting Society. As part of Siaw-Tao’s continuous effort to promote the traditional Chinese art forms in Singapore. myriad of events, activities have been organised, publications published and documentaries produced over the years and more funds would be needed to allow the Society to strive on in the future. The exhibition showcases hundred over works of Chinese calligraphy, painting and seal carving by its very own members and their genres range from flowers and birds, landscapes to portrais. They are up for sale with 80% of the proceeds donated to Siaw-Tao and the Society looks forward to the generous support of the public.

Exhibition Dates/Time:

2 May 2019 – 5 May 2019

11am – 8pm

Opening Ceremony:

2 May 2019, Thursday, 7pm

Free admission!

*80% of the sale proceeds from this Exhibition will go to the Society

 

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  • Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio

    10 Penang Road,
    #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green,
    Singapore 238469

  • MacPherson Art Studio

    140 Paya Lebar Road,
    #03-04 AZ@Paya Lebar Building,
    Singapore 409015

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    MacPherson [Office & Storage]
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