Dates: 6–22 Nov 2026 · 9am to 9pm
For two and a half weeks in November, The Colonnade at Gardens by the Bay becomes a gallery for students from every one of Singapore’s 26 special education (SPED) schools. Singtel Expressions Through Art, now in its fifth edition, shows 46 artworks on the theme ‘Future of Singapore’. It’s free and open from 9am to 9pm.
At a glance
Neighbourhood
Gardens by the Bay, Bay South
Best for
Families, art lovers, educators and anyone already visiting the Gardens
Budget
Free
Time to allow
20 to 40 minutes
Nearest MRT
Gardens by the Bay (TE22) or Bayfront (CE1/DT16)
Good to know
6 to 22 Nov 2026, daily 9am to 9pm
Why go?
It’s a rare chance to see art from students across all 26 SPED schools in one place, in one of Singapore’s busiest public spaces.
The ‘Future of Singapore’ theme gives the show a hopeful, readable thread for kids and adults alike.
It’s free and open into the evening, so it slots into a Supertree light-show visit.
What to do
01 · The exhibition
Forty-six works by SPED students, chosen around the theme ‘Future of Singapore’. This is the programme’s fifth edition, run with Gardens by the Bay. Take the time to read the labels, which usually explain each student’s idea.
02 · Finding The Colonnade
The Colonnade is in Bay South near the cooled conservatories. Use the Gardens’ map or the embed below, and allow a few extra minutes as the site is big.
03 · Making an evening of it
Visit around 6pm, see the works in daylight, then stay for the Supertree light show. In November, Gardens by the Bay also runs several festive events, which are covered in our other guides.
Plan your visit
Address
The Colonnade, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
Opening hours
6 to 22 Nov 2026, daily 9am to 9pm
Getting there
Gardens by the Bay MRT (Thomson-East Coast line) or Bayfront MRT, then walk through the gardens
Tickets or booking
Free, no booking needed
Accessibility
Step-free paths throughout Bay South; contact Gardens by the Bay for wheelchair loans
Before you go
- Pair it with Gardens by the Bay at night for the free light shows.
- Bring a small umbrella; afternoon showers are common in November.
- Our Gardens by the Bay guide explains which parts are free and which need tickets.
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Sources and disclosure
Information checked: 29 October 2026 · Gardens by the Bay – Singtel Expressions Through Art 2026 (official) · Gardens by the Bay – getting here (official)
Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, used under the licences shown in each caption (images resized): CEphoto, Uwe Aranas (CC BY-SA 3.0); Dietmar Rabich (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Disclosure: Not a firsthand visit. Dates, hours, venue, number of works and theme come from Gardens by the Bay’s official event page, checked on 29 October 2026. Photos are freely licensed views of Bay South’s conservatories on ordinary days, not of the exhibition. We weren’t paid or hosted, and there are no affiliate links.