Karen Koh offers an intimate look at what being an artist-facilitator entails, shaped by her work with seniors in "Piece of Mine". Her insights span holding space in community settings to embedding reflective practice for long-term sustainability. All of this culminates in a moving, poetic reflection drawn from her experience.

Go behind the scenes with our former marketing and communication intern to explore the intentionality behind how ArtsWok communicates. Unpacking everyday choices ensures our words accurately reflect our practice — ultimately creating a shared vocabulary that serves as vital infrastructure and lays the groundwork for our new glossary.

Two interns reflect on their time at ArtsWok, sharing how working across programmes and communications reshaped their understanding of arts-based community development. From navigating perfectionism to witnessing moments of connection with seniors, their experiences reveal the care, intention, and unseen work that go into building meaningful community programmes.

Senior Programme Executive Durrah reflects on her evolving journey with ArtsWok and how it has shaped her understanding of arts-based community development. She shares how these experiences have deepened her appreciation for the relationships that emerge through collaborative community-rooted practice.

Long-time volunteer Lexie looks back on her journey with ArtsWok. She shares about the moments that not only shaped how she approaches her own creative work, but also reaffirmed her sense of what arts-based community development work can make possible.

Be inspired by the stories of self-discovery, courage, and connection from the senior collaborators of Both Sides, Now at Yishun. Collated by Lead Artist Salty Xi Jie Ng, their experiences of viewing life with new lenses exemplify the transformative power of the arts.