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.
In the second of this 2-part series, Regina De Rozario explores the various aspects of diversity community-engaged practitioners should look out for. Drawing on insights from our recent ArtsWok Learning Forum, she offers practical suggestions on how diversity can be consistently recognised and upheld over time.
In the first of this 2-part series, Regina De Rozario reflects on points raised at the inaugural ArtsWok Learning Forum and synthesises her personal takeaways from the Day 1 panel. She examines the artist’s place within a community project and what goes into their labour when crafting sustainable community spaces.
With the greater push for arts practitioners to develop artistic projects in community spaces, it is essential to examine the skills and capabilities required of those engaging in the field today. Field study guest contributor Regina De Rozario—artist, writer and researcher—writes about the significance of cultural competence and how it might be fostered through arts-based community work.
