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.
What is it like to be a trainee in arts-based community development? In this feature, former ArtsWok Collaborative trainee Tay Jing Hui reflects on her experience with us.
