Step into a vibrant celebration of creativity, connection and community. Back for its second edition, Pocket Fest returns with exciting opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to create, learn and connect through inclusive workshops, performances, activities and exhibitions. Best of all, the festival showcases the creativity of more than 50 artists with disabilities, sharing their talents and stories with the wider community.

P.S. 300 exclusive festival passports will be issued everyday! Get them stamped to redeem a free sticker pack of artworks by our artists!

Check out what happened at last year’s Pocket Fest > 2025 Highlights

Free Activities (11am – 5pm)

Drop by and get creative with these hands-on activities suitable for all ages.

Acrylic Keychain
Design a one-of-a-kind acrylic keychain using colourful scrap paper and your imagination. Have fun assembling vibrant shapes to create a personalised keepsake. 

Suncatcher Fan
Create your own colourful Suncatcher Fan! Design unique patterns that catch the light and transform an everyday fan into dazzling artwork. 

Twine-it!
Transform fabric straps into a unique handmade charm! Learn about sustainability and creative upcycling while assembling a fabric key or bag charm to take home. 

Imaginative Garden
Grab a brush and help us grow a larger-than-life garden from scratch! Transform human-sized cardboard cut-outs of plants into a massive, collaborative art installation.

My Community
Make your mark and add your face to our giant community tapestry. This collaborative portrait-making experience is a powerful expression of connection and community!

Workshops

Create, learn and connect through intimate workshops led by artists from our community.

Ceramic Bud Vase
Create your own miniature ceramic bud vase while exploring the basics of hand-building with ART Studio makers. Discover how shape, texture and proportion bring your design to life.

Date: 4 July
Time: 12pm–1pm | 1.30pm–2.30pm
Fee: $40

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Caricature 101
Join caricature artist Hwee Hong for an engaging introduction to the art of caricature drawing. Discover how observation, exaggeration and visual storytelling create portraits full of personality.

Date: 4 & 5 July
Time: 3.30pm–4.30pm
Fee: $40

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Linocut Hand-Printed Pouch
Discover the art of linocut printmaking with artist Sage Tan as you create a custom hand-printed pouch to take home. Experiment with bold shapes and patterns to create a design that’s uniquely yours.

Date: 4 & 5 July
Time: 2.30pm–3.30pm | 4pm–5pm
Fee: $40

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Cyanotype Print Tote Bag
Explore the magic of sunlight and photography through cyanotype printing with ART:DIS teaching artist Billy Soh and our students. Experiment with composition and light to design a personalised tote bag.

Date: 4 & 5 July
Time: 11am–12pm | 12.30pm–1.30pm
Fee: $40

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Sgraffito Ceramic Art
Discover the art of sgraffito ceramics in this hands-on workshop where participants will transform a simple ceramic slab into a unique textured artwork. Meet ceramic maker Nurul Natasya and discover how touch inspires her creative process.

Date: 5 July
Time: 12pm–1pm | 1.30pm–2.30pm
Fee: $40

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Ceramic Plate Painting
Unleash your creativity and design a unique ceramic plate with ART:DIS Ceramics Open Studio! Dive into a hands-on art experience and create a one-of-a-kind piece that’s as functional as it is beautiful.

Date: 4 & 5 July
Time: 11am–5pm
Fee: $30

*Register on site

Exhibitions

Explore the stories and works of artists with disabilities through these exhibitions.

Quiet Frequencies
ART:DIS Artist-in-Training Exhibition
Curated by Hazel Lim, Quiet Frequencies showcases works by 34 Fine Arts and Ceramics students. Through drawing, painting and sculpture, the exhibition explores the subtle and deeply personal ways artists perceive, interpret and connect with the world around them.

ART:DIS Studio: Into the Process
Discover the creativity and professional growth of emerging ART:DIS Studio artists across key vocational programmes. This exhibition offers insight into their artistic journeys, showcasing works that reflect both creative achievement and pathways towards sustainable careers in the arts.

Performances

Desires of Wild Imagination
Ever wondered what it’ll be like to swim in chocolate lava? Embark on an intimate adventure with our artist Trevor Lee as he journeys with you into this dreamscape.

Date: 4 & 5 July
Time: 12pm – 12.30pm | 4pm – 4.30pm

Poetry Slam
What happens when an artwork finds its voice? Experience art through the power of spoken word in this Poetry Slam by ART:DIS students and artists.

Date: 4 & 5 July
Time: 2pm – 2.30pm

Shop

Celebrate creativity and inclusion at our exclusive, limited-time pop-up shop. Explore a beautifully curated collection of ART:DIS Studio merchandise, unique handcrafted ceramics, and thoughtfully designed gifts.