Through a series of paintings, drawings and a fridge, nine emerging artists from Singapore’s local arts institutions will explore the human trajectory of closeness in their maiden fine arts exhibition, “Will You Be | So Close“. Curated by two students from NTU’s School of Art, Design and Media (ADM), the exhibit’s theme came to co-organiser, Annette Heitmann, when she lost someone metaphorically and began a search for something close to her. 27 Mar-14 Apr, Tue to Sun: 1130AM to 7PM at Forth Art Gallery.

Renowned for his juxtaposed black and white surrealistic images, photographer Chow Chee Yong will be launching his first photographic book titled 30th February, a collection of his past photographic works. A JCCI art scholarship recipient, he has been the first Singaporean whose works were acquired by Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts in 2001, a collective of photographic prints which includes artworks by renowned photographers Nobuyashi Araki, Helmut Newton and Ansel Adams. 19 Feb-15 Mar at Kay Ngee Tan Architecs Gallery, 16-17 Duxton Hill.

LINZ is a graphic designer who majored in publication. Yet, in her 5 years of work, she has not produced any publications of her own. Turning 25, she is determined to initiate a new adventure of independent projects… “A Little Beijing” marks her first attempt in self-publishing. 16 Feb to 29 Mar at Books Actually, 125A Telok Ayer Street.

Storyboard’08 is Singapore’s very own film festival that engages and involves film participation at several levels. Engaged on several platforms, Storyboard ‘08 sees the participation of big corporations (Canon, Golden Village and Media Development Authority), renowned and upstart directors (Jack Neo, Eric Khoo, Boo Junfeng, Seah Wee Thye), indie film movements (Sinema, Singaplural and Singapore Film Society), most secondary schools and tertiary institutions, along with the mass public through , an outdoor movie screening. 16-23 Feb at Scape, Youth Park.

This show of artists Herman Rahoam and Foo Ai Wei opens at The Asylum on Friday. The first of a series, they showcase furniture, visuals and music. Opening 18 Jan, 7.30pm at The Asylum, 22 Ann Siang Road. Ongoing. Free.

Om Mee Ai is Korean by birth and received her Master of Fine Art (Painting) in Singapore, where she resides and works. Om’s abstract paintings explore the influence of subjective perception in our objective view. For the past few years, she has been working on abstract paintings that explore notion of perception. Her work deals with the formal aspects of abstraction as a means to interface illusion and reality. 24 Jan - 16 Feb at TAKSU Singapore.

It’s coming Tuesday and you know what that means…a free movie at House…with free curry popcorn! The democratic winner of this week’s movie vote is Minority Report by Steven Spielberg. 25 Nov, 8.30pm at House. Please email votemovie@dempseyhouse.com to RSVP your spot!

AD-A-MANT examines the relation of advertisements in public areas and that of our mental environment. Are there innocuous or sublime elements we have taken for granted? And if you had a chance to change it, what would you do? Inspired by self-encouragement scrawled on study tables and discoloured walls … this interactional exhibition invites you to come and alter the space as you would like it. Be a part of the art. Program: 26-27 Nov: 6pm – 10pm, 28 Nov: 5pm – 10pm (Live Art at 8pm), 29-30 Nov: 3pm – 10pm (Documentary screening What Would Jesus Buy?). Admission is free. Limited space so please register at plasticblackspecs@gmail.com or call 91813142.

28 Nov, 7pm: Summer’s Over “Forever In Motion” album launch at Home Club, River Walk. Opening bands: Raufi Heights and Caravent. Tickets: S$15 (incl. 1 standard drink & 1 soft drink + entry to Beat!).

The Other Side is conducting a series of talks and workshops where audiences can exchange tips and experiences. This round, features local film maker, Jacen Tan, who will give a talk on budget film-making followed by a screening of his short films, which include Tak Giu and Zo Gang. Limited space, so please register at plasticblackspecs@gmail.com or call 91813142. 29 Nov, 4pm–6pm. at The Other Side, 66 Rowell Road. Admission: Free.

The Liquid City Comics Anthology featuring mostly Southeast Asian Artists is now in stores and the official book launch at Kinokuniya. Meet the creators involved, including Lat, FSC, Drewscape, Troy Chin, Lefty, Leong Wan Kok, Sonny Liew and many more. 29 Nov, 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. at Kinokuniya Singapore Main Store (Ngee Ann City).

It’s coming Tuesday and you know what that means, a free movie at House with free curry popcorn! The democratic winner of this week’s movie vote: Eating Air by Kelvin Tong. Tue 18 Nov, 8.30pm at House. Please email votemovie@dempseyhouse.com to reserve your spot.

Aging Youth Records is putting together our annual flagship event ‘Spread The Love’ on Sunday 23 November 2008 at the Substation Guinness Theatre. It will be a fundraiser in aid of the Asian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA) Early Years Centre. All proceeds will go to fund the Centre’s educational programmes. The line-up of performers is as follows: Anna Judge April, Allura, A Vacant Affair, I Am David Sparkle, B-Quartet, Zero Sequence and marchtwelve. Doors open at 3pm. Tickets go for S$15 at the door.

Come get drunk with [in]cognito at the P.O.W. You know the score. Art by: Jaq, Iraneus, Meeta, Mellissa DeSilva, Queem, Shafique, Sheryo, Steve Lawler and Victor. 8 Nov at Prince Of Wales, 101 Dunlop Street, lil [in]dia. What’s When: 6.00pm doors open - 6.15-7.15pm The Spoken Word - 7.30-8.15pm Barry Woolhead - 8.30-9.15pm Victor Tang - 9.30-10.15pm Bani Haikal - 10.30-11.15pm Exogenus - 11.30pm-12.30am DJ Twinhed - 12.30-1.30am DJ Beethoven - 2.00am close.

Don’t forget to Bring Your Own stuff down for silkscreening this weekend. Anything goes -bags, sketch book covers, T shirts, skin, etc. The screens featured are on LIMITED runs only and will be changed once the next series are all in. We have some cool blank items too at reasonable prices. Don’t forget to collect prints of our special FREE rubber stamps. 1 and 2 Nov, 1-6.30pm at MAAD (besides the portrait booth). $5 per screen.