https://ohopenhouse.org OH! Open House | Alternative Stories of Singapore Through Art Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:04:51 +0000 https://ohopenhouse.org en https://ohopenhouse.org/Homepage Sun, 04 Nov 2018 05:39:47 +0000 OH! Open House | Alternative Stories of Singapore Through Art https://ohopenhouse.org/Homepage <img width="1281" height="922" width_o="1281" height_o="922" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7dfa3863e0e3bf884453ec225d4a02fc1a30b1dd55d3e95626fbd1f6ae44543c/Homepage-TItle.png" data-mid="33060343" border="0" data-scale="76" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7dfa3863e0e3bf884453ec225d4a02fc1a30b1dd55d3e95626fbd1f6ae44543c/Homepage-TItle.png" /> https://ohopenhouse.org/Byline Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:04:51 +0000 OH! Open House | Alternative Stories of Singapore Through Art https://ohopenhouse.org/Byline Because every place holds stories that can change how we see, value and shape our neighbourhoods. https://ohopenhouse.org/Explore-What-s-On-1 Thu, 03 Jan 2019 08:48:53 +0000 OH! Open House | Alternative Stories of Singapore Through Art https://ohopenhouse.org/Explore-What-s-On-1 EXPLORE WHAT’S ON &nbsp;&nbsp; <img width="450" height="338" width_o="450" height_o="338" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/05bc9bc086f7b34e4f886abb5b8ee09ecf03d84e05b0ae29bf5889f5efb8d60c/AAP_OH.jpg" data-mid="250552007" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/450/i/05bc9bc086f7b34e4f886abb5b8ee09ecf03d84e05b0ae29bf5889f5efb8d60c/AAP_OH.jpg" /> Associate Artist Programme (CY26-27)&nbsp;26 July 2026 - 31 March 2027 Artists are placed within Punggol to immerse themselves in its people, places and stories. Through everyday encounters — from working at a local minimart to taking part in home residencies — artists and communities come together to shape new artworks. Learn more&nbsp;︎︎︎ <img width="1440" height="1080" width_o="1440" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1cbf49966d939958cc09165f6e84c0dac992f94fe1ee254a06dd20a7962f3035/OH2026---Departures---Branding2.png" data-mid="252740377" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1cbf49966d939958cc09165f6e84c0dac992f94fe1ee254a06dd20a7962f3035/OH2026---Departures---Branding2.png" />Departures23 - 25 October; 7 November 2026Art ExperienceA pilot programme that&nbsp;commissions artists to create site-responsive works in spaces slated for clearance or redevelopment.&nbsp;The programme invites reflection on the cultural, social, and historical significance of these sites before they disappear. Learn more ︎︎︎ <img width="450" height="338" width_o="450" height_o="338" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6fcb3825b8af3d5f6b662e8e5f8374b28035cd6ee6c109e246bb68bbd14bf16a/OH-Golden-Mile.jpg" data-mid="250552416" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/450/i/6fcb3825b8af3d5f6b662e8e5f8374b28035cd6ee6c109e246bb68bbd14bf16a/OH-Golden-Mile.jpg" /> OH! Golden Mile&nbsp;17 - 31 January 2027 Art Walk Our signature art walk returns to Golden Mile Tower, inviting you to uncover the hidden stories, characters and spaces within one of Singapore's most iconic buildings. Discover fresh perspectives and rethink the role our shared places play in shaping our lives. More info coming soon.&nbsp; https://ohopenhouse.org/Statistics Sun, 04 Nov 2018 09:35:29 +0000 OH! Open House | Alternative Stories of Singapore Through Art https://ohopenhouse.org/Statistics TO DATE 85,000Guests have experienced our unique programmes. 150 Homeowners hosted art and thousands of strangers in their houses. 280 Artists have joined our journey in creating site-specific works. 1,000Volunteers from all walks of life joined us in storytelling. https://ohopenhouse.org/OH-is Wed, 23 Jan 2019 09:57:23 +0000 OH! Open House | Alternative Stories of Singapore Through Art https://ohopenhouse.org/OH-is WHO WE ARE OH! Open House is a homegrown arts organisation that works with artists and communities to create experiences rooted in place. Through contemporary art, we uncover overlooked stories, invite new perspectives and strengthen connections between people and the places they share. https://ohopenhouse.org/What-We-Believe Thu, 17 Jan 2019 12:34:12 +0000 OH! Open House | Alternative Stories of Singapore Through Art https://ohopenhouse.org/What-We-Believe WHAT WE BELIEVE Every place holds stories that can change how we see, value and shape our neighbourhoods. Yet many everyday experiences, community memories and overlooked histories remain unseen, overshadowed by dominant narratives or lost as places change. We believe that revealing these stories through art can transform how people understand the places around them. It can invite fresh perspectives, deepen our connection to place and remind us that we all have a role in shaping the places we share. https://ohopenhouse.org/How-We-Create-Change Wed, 07 Nov 2018 02:36:46 +0000 OH! Open House | Alternative Stories of Singapore Through Art https://ohopenhouse.org/How-We-Create-Change HOW WE CREATE CHANGE We begin by listening. Artists immerse themselves in neighbourhoods, build relationships with communities and uncover stories that might otherwise go untold. Together with residents and partners, these stories become exhibitions, installations, performances, guided walks, conversations and long-term collaborations. Rather than asking people simply to look at art, we invite them to experience place differently — creating moments of curiosity, reflection and dialogue that continue long after the programme ends. Through these shared experiences, we hope people will: See DifferentlyDiscover new perspectives on familiar places and the people who shape them. Value More Deeply Develop a stronger sense of connection, belonging and appreciation for their neighbourhoods. Shape PlacesFeel empowered to contribute to the cultural and civic life of Singapore in ways both big and small. https://ohopenhouse.org/What-We-Do Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:36:48 +0000 OH! Open House | Alternative Stories of Singapore Through Art https://ohopenhouse.org/What-We-Do WHAT WE DOWe bring artists, communities and places together through three interconnected areas: <img width="1800" height="1200" width_o="1800" height_o="1200" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3790ad47a1d0365e0d86bd3f4948a92d3e67391ced1e57b4c158b423639852b4/RA.jpg" data-mid="241019871" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3790ad47a1d0365e0d86bd3f4948a92d3e67391ced1e57b4c158b423639852b4/RA.jpg" />Walks &amp; ExperiencesImmersive audio tours, art walks and programmes that invite audiences to discover familiar places through new perspectives. <img width="1800" height="1200" width_o="1800" height_o="1200" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8e00192c7816bbf2a5cc7a1e523f1c92e112b866456ef43b249e353d1cc7f1c3/JO-OLL-2.jpg" data-mid="241019872" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8e00192c7816bbf2a5cc7a1e523f1c92e112b866456ef43b249e353d1cc7f1c3/JO-OLL-2.jpg" />CollaborationsCo-creation programmes with artists, residents and organisations to uncover local stories and create meaningful work together. <img width="1800" height="1200" width_o="1800" height_o="1200" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ffff9e8b822562138db9c811093ade628749141ae63fcf5790aea5deea1f5575/DSC02964.jpg" data-mid="241019873" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ffff9e8b822562138db9c811093ade628749141ae63fcf5790aea5deea1f5575/DSC02964.jpg" />Artistic DevelopmentResidencies and commissions that support artists to experiment, deepen their practice and develop new ways of working with people and place. https://ohopenhouse.org/How-We-Began Wed, 07 Nov 2018 03:06:34 +0000 OH! Open House | Alternative Stories of Singapore Through Art https://ohopenhouse.org/How-We-Began HOW WE BEGAN <img width="150" height="150" width_o="150" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2dc82c0f75ecb6517328ad4596d14fe44563b622a715e343ae9403a48451840d/OliverBettin-colour-square.png" data-mid="33071809" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/150/i/2dc82c0f75ecb6517328ad4596d14fe44563b622a715e343ae9403a48451840d/OliverBettin-colour-square.png" /> “When I first moved to Singapore, I shifted with my few belongings into a shophouse. I wanted to use the space better, so I invited an artist, Xiao Yun, to do something. All I gave her was a house key. No guidance, no parameters. I enjoyed the process and final installation so much, I thought, “Why don’t my neighbours do the same thing?” Alan [co-founder] was the first person who not only loved the idea, but wanted to do it. For our first few art walkabouts, it was just Alan and me with a part-time team. Today, we have a full-time team, and we are an Institute of Public Character. We continue to bring art out of museums and galleries and into our everyday spaces. Most importantly, we give artists opportunities to lead national conversations – to question our way of life, to chart our way forward.” &nbsp;— Oliver Bettin, Co-founder https://ohopenhouse.org/Board-Members-Management-Team Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:54:51 +0000 OH! Open House | Alternative Stories of Singapore Through Art https://ohopenhouse.org/Board-Members-Management-Team BOARD OF DIRECTORS &amp; ADVISORS <img width="150" height="150" width_o="150" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/964a8787a4473e83aa5d85adafe747aff9f2769eaaf7ebef9eaa9424413b9744/Christophe.jpg" data-mid="144417355" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/150/i/964a8787a4473e83aa5d85adafe747aff9f2769eaaf7ebef9eaa9424413b9744/Christophe.jpg" /> Christophe MayolChairChristophe is currently Head of Derivatives for AIA Group, Asia's largest life insurance company. Prior to that, he led interest rate trading and financial engineering activities of a French bank in Asia-Pacific for 15 years. He is based in Singapore. Christophe holds an MScEng from the National Institute of Applied Sciences, Lyon, France. <img width="150" height="150" width_o="150" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b83aef0a4b1391fe788056c7b5e786183968fc2ae886daa543b69ad4ed84d48b/Alan.jpg" data-mid="35757755" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/150/i/b83aef0a4b1391fe788056c7b5e786183968fc2ae886daa543b69ad4ed84d48b/Alan.jpg" /> Alan Oei Member and Executive Director Alan is an artist-curator whose work and projects examine the intersection of art history and politics. As an artist, he has shown his work in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Australia and the USA. He was previously the artistic director of Singapore’s first independent contemporary arts centre, The Substation. <img width="150" height="150" width_o="150" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7c57fc5f1f27f19a84cb3d5a0ec50883f4d578c1616bfd237c869b69cc01ea51/shiai.jpg" data-mid="205491262" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/150/i/7c57fc5f1f27f19a84cb3d5a0ec50883f4d578c1616bfd237c869b69cc01ea51/shiai.jpg" /> Liang Shi’aiMember, Chair (Fundraising Subcommittee) Shi’ai is Senior Development Director at IHG® Hotels &amp; Resorts, with over 15 years of experience in hospitality real estate. She holds a BA in Architecture from NUS and a Master’s in Hospitality Management from Cornell University. Her past roles include development positions at Blueground, Marriott, Rosewood, Four Seasons, and Pan Pacific. She is also an avid collector of contemporary art and antique maps. <img width="150" height="150" width_o="150" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/57a3613997b45294c0cdb48ef112692e21538c26375cdb94478a8de5e49484ef/Gergana.jpg" data-mid="238552790" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/150/i/57a3613997b45294c0cdb48ef112692e21538c26375cdb94478a8de5e49484ef/Gergana.jpg" /> Gergana&nbsp;Stoyanova Member, Treasurer Gergana is a Solution Architect at Adobe, designing innovative customer experiences across Southeast Asia. Originally from Bulgaria, she studied Applied Computer Science at the Technical University of Dresden. While based in Germany, she also worked in documentary television, reflecting her interest in storytelling. She enjoys blending creativity and technology to craft meaningful digital journeys. <img width="150" height="150" width_o="150" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e845b5d1b5b8a32a74bb8ae62e7db72ed9dd9826d25ca663e894826c84f661b1/Seng_Yu_Jin.jpg" data-mid="231506053" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/150/i/e845b5d1b5b8a32a74bb8ae62e7db72ed9dd9826d25ca663e894826c84f661b1/Seng_Yu_Jin.jpg" /> Seng Yu JinMember, Chair(Audit Subcommittee) Yu Jin is the Director of Curatorial and Exhibition at the National Gallery Singapore. He completed a PhD at the University of Melbourne on the history of exhibitions in SEA. He was previously a lecturer at LASALLE College of the Arts in the MA Asian Art Histories and BA Fine Arts programmes. Now, he lectures in the Minor in Art History at the National University of Singapore. BOARD SUBCOMMITTEES <img width="150" height="150" width_o="150" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/98d54435d89d0972b199cae13217b5c7ade6cd19cd7c7c6e7b5fe7d9354c356f/leejanhau.jpg" data-mid="233532836" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/150/i/98d54435d89d0972b199cae13217b5c7ade6cd19cd7c7c6e7b5fe7d9354c356f/leejanhau.jpg" />Lee Jan Hau Member (Fundraising Subcomm 2024-2026)Dr. Jan Hau is a senior consultant in pediatric critical care at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore. A dedicated collector alongside his wife, Katrina,&nbsp;Jan Hau’s love for art and history is reflected in their thoughtfully curated JH &amp; KH Collection, focusing on Singaporean artworks that capture local narratives and heritage. Past Board of DirectorsAfter a 2-year transition, our founding board of directors have stepped down – as part of board renewal – to give way to newer members to steer OH! towards new heights. Oliver Bettin, Chairperson (2014 - 2022) Randy Chan (2015 - 2019) Lisa Robins (2014 - 2022) Philip Morgan (2015 - 2022)Tan Kheng Hua (2014 - 2022) --- Linda Neo, Chairperson (2022 - 2024) &amp; Board Director (2019 - 2024) Tan Sue Yen (2020 - 2024) Ryan Su (2019 - 2025) Filippo Giachi, Advisor (2023 - 2026) MANAGEMENT TEAM <img width="150" height="150" width_o="150" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/add037a59d2286b985a593e0d6b02a894eb031059ee101d36750ca4dca974cca/limsupei.png" data-mid="192651295" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/150/i/add037a59d2286b985a593e0d6b02a894eb031059ee101d36750ca4dca974cca/limsupei.png" /> Lim Su PeiDeputy DirectorSu Pei has over 17 years of experience in the arts sector. Before joining OH!, she managed international arts and business programmes in Singapore and abroad, including projects in South Africa and Eastern Europe. Outside of work, she enjoys analogue photography and Japanese literature. <img width="150" height="150" width_o="150" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5b21e780cc9ad8e9c443ed5995ac158af20b19a766ce3d05e42c9665bb8907ba/Huishi.jpg" data-mid="56935582" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/150/i/5b21e780cc9ad8e9c443ed5995ac158af20b19a766ce3d05e42c9665bb8907ba/Huishi.jpg" />Tang Hui ShiArts Business Manager Hui Shi received her degree in Business Administration from NUS and has 2 years of experience in Myanmar, where she set up a travellers' hostel. She enjoys striking up conversations and discovering stories from people of all walks of life. <img width="150" height="150" width_o="150" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c09ffa69d983b05e6ad6791e6da2a8b0ee5e889d03354f83c8db512c80b70513/kristen-oliveiro.jpg" data-mid="251203640" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/150/i/c09ffa69d983b05e6ad6791e6da2a8b0ee5e889d03354f83c8db512c80b70513/kristen-oliveiro.jpg" /> Kristen OliveiroAssistant Director Kristen oversees community engagement at OH!, working to bring people closer to art and to one another. A graduate of Yale-NUS College in Arts and Humanities, she is interested in how art can transform everyday spaces into sites of imagination, care, and collective action. Kristen’s personal practice spans performance-making and ice cream-making. <img width="150" height="150" width_o="150" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5ceaf281aa494ccfbb38d9d40adb9f8b638cbdaf3017cdb67773e5d5e96351d3/Bio-Photo-2.jpg" data-mid="217652946" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/150/i/5ceaf281aa494ccfbb38d9d40adb9f8b638cbdaf3017cdb67773e5d5e96351d3/Bio-Photo-2.jpg" />Shannon TanArts Mgmt ExecutiveShannon has a Diploma in Arts Business Management from Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Passionate about fostering appreciation for local arts, she played a key role as organiser and programme leader for her school’s arts festival, Verve 2023. Shannon also enjoys painting in her spare time.&nbsp; <img width="150" height="150" width_o="150" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1fe90895c6adae4067ebe4968f1ffe3c554c8779434914cd57cf8796eb2eba54/Ying.jpg" data-mid="246102365" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/150/i/1fe90895c6adae4067ebe4968f1ffe3c554c8779434914cd57cf8796eb2eba54/Ying.jpg" />Tay YingCommunity &amp; Arts Mgmt ExecutiveYing holds a degree in Arts and Humanities from Yale-NUS College, specialising in Art History and Art Practice. Her interests span curation, research, and archiving. She is particularly curious about the relationship between everyday spaces and artistic production. Ying also develops her own practice in art-book making. <img width="150" height="150" width_o="150" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d38e34ccbfba3fce00a3c9014ec686f56742faa74b912e81bef68048ff82d8aa/Raye.jpg" data-mid="246102875" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/150/i/d38e34ccbfba3fce00a3c9014ec686f56742faa74b912e81bef68048ff82d8aa/Raye.jpg" />Raye KosasihCommunity &amp; Arts Mgmt InternRaye is currently pursuing Arts Business Management at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Passionate about the arts and community engagement, she is eager to contribute and grow through meaningful work. In her free time, she enjoys dancing and exploring different forms of creative expression. <img width="150" height="150" width_o="150" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fa27c15b08811b459769650bf57928365fca49693d19cc05450b1004680a3ad6/Shuen.jpg" data-mid="246102541" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/150/i/fa27c15b08811b459769650bf57928365fca49693d19cc05450b1004680a3ad6/Shuen.jpg" />Peck Chin ShuenCommunity &amp; Arts Mgmt InternShuen is pursuing a Diploma in Arts Business Management at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Curious about new perspectives and stories, she is drawn to the arts as a way to connect with different communities through creative mediums. In her free time, she enjoys writing and drawing. VOLUNTEER SUBCOMMITTEE: FUNDRAISING 2024/25 <img width="150" height="150" width_o="150" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/66fcd1db7c2a5cbb47597d2b40830a0ecd99c417ff2813785d10159c4090f471/ernest.png" data-mid="219201223" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/150/i/66fcd1db7c2a5cbb47597d2b40830a0ecd99c417ff2813785d10159c4090f471/ernest.png" />Ernest TanChairErnest has been a volunteer since OH! Holland Village in 2017. He had previously advised on OH! Stories and art walks. A seasoned volunteer for various causes, he has advised several charities and social enterprises. Ernest graduated from SMU with a BSc in Economics. In his non-free time, Ernest is a man in finance and a former management consultant, no trust fund, only a central provident fund. <img width="150" height="150" width_o="150" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/65f1cf42159ed32113c695736379748c8fd4346c367f9d324e7fda61dc654ea3/bao.png" data-mid="219201217" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/150/i/65f1cf42159ed32113c695736379748c8fd4346c367f9d324e7fda61dc654ea3/bao.png" />Ching Bao Lin MemberBao is a brand and placemaking consultant and the founder of her own practice, Fourth Space. She is also a trend researcher and contributing writer on Singapore cuisine. She previously spent 12 years in the Singapore public service (EDB, NAC and STB), taking on branding, marketing communications and arts programming roles. In her free time, you can catch Bao drinking natural wines, attending art events or watching films at The Projector. <img width="150" height="150" width_o="150" height_o="150" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2a3666f7331621ce167216d660549a9448c1249e71af6c3fcef125aacdd8760e/becca-2.png" data-mid="219201229" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/150/i/2a3666f7331621ce167216d660549a9448c1249e71af6c3fcef125aacdd8760e/becca-2.png" />Rebecca KweeMemberRebecca is currently a social impact investor at LeapFrog Investments. She has over a decade of experience in social entrepreneurship, finance, and education. With a love for writing poems and speculative fiction in cafes, Rebecca is a published (and still passionate) writer, having won a Pushcart Prize Honourable Mention and participated in SGIFF’s Youth Jury &amp; Critics Programme.