Shaping Hearts – ARTfully Able 2025, Singapore’s largest inclusive arts festival has landed at Punggol Digital District, bringing a vibrant showcase of art, community and family fun. Shaping Hearts ARTfully Able @ Punggol Digital District runs from 16 to 23 November 2025, transforming Nexus at Punggol Coast Mall into a lively space where children and adults can learn, play and discover together.
This latest edition celebrates creativity without boundaries, led by artists with disabilities and joined by families, schools and the wider Punggol community.
Festival Highlights
| What to Expect | Details |
|---|---|
| 5 themed zones | Create, Spark, Imagine, Share, Discover designed for sensory exploration and hands-on creativity |
| Inclusive performances | Percussion and dance by Down Syndrome Association and Raw Moves |
| Art exhibition | Over 50 art pieces by artists with disabilities on display |
| Gamified trail | Discover public spaces around Punggol Digital District in an engaging way |
Spotlight: Singapore’s Longest Hand Painted Mural
Our Punggol Story (132 metres)
One of the biggest showstoppers is the unveiling of Our Punggol Story, officially recognised as the Longest Hand Painted Mural in Singapore at 132 metres.
| Mural Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Theme | Punggol’s transformation from riverside kampung to innovation district |
| Community collaborators | 107 contributors including SIT, Northshore Primary, residents, grassroots and JTC staff |
| Lead artists | Simeon Tan and Ezra Chan Yi, Shaping Hearts special needs artists |
| Supported by | JTC, North East CDC and SIT Design Factory |
The mural mirrors Singapore’s SG60 journey of progress and resilience, and blends physical and digital art through People of PDD, where the public can design avatars that merge into the artwork.
Where and When
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival | Shaping Hearts ARTfully Able 2025 |
| Dates | 16 to 23 November 2025 |
| Venue | Nexus at Punggol Coast Mall and across Punggol Digital District |
| Admission | Free for the public |
Why You Should Visit
Celebrate inclusivity brought to life through art. This festival creates space for families to bond, for children to explore creativity and for the public to support the talents of artists with disabilities.
From interactive sensory zones to mural spotting adventures, there is plenty to spark curiosity and joy during the school holidays.
Plan Your Visit
![[From left to right] Mr Ronnie Tay, Deputy President (Administration) & Chief Financial Officer of SIT, Dr Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, Mr Ahmad Firdaus Daud, Second Adviser to Punggol GRC Grassroots Organisation, Ms Sun Xueling, Senior Minister of State for Transport of Singapore, Adviser to Punggol GRC Grassroots Organisations, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Trade and Industry, Adviser to Punggol GRC Grassroots Organisations, Mr Ong Eng Huat, President, Singapore Book of Records, Mr Baey Yam Keng, Mayor of North East District, Minister of State, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and Ms Jacqueline Poh, Chief Executive Officer, JTC Corporation, presented with the Singapore Book of Records certificate for the “Longest Handpainted Mural” in Singapore. (Northeast CDC photo)](https://media.superadrianme.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/16224326/Photo-4-690x460.jpg "Photo 4 | SUPERADRIANME.com")
More information and full programme: https://shapinghearts.cdc.gov.sg/