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.
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.
