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Unveiling the Healing Power of Art: A Tapestry of Women Empowerment
Mama on Palette, SCWO’s member organisation for mother and women artist community development, has successfully conducted an art therapy workshop for Star Shelter beneficiaries in January 2024. “I’ll be with you”, a pioneering initiative developed by women for women, aimed at harnessing the therapeutic power of art to foster self-discovery, enhance self-esteem, and instill confidence among participants. Spearheaded by mama artist Kalarani Paneer Selvam, the workshop has opened a door to self-discovery, creativity, and empowerment for survivors of family violence. Participants were guided through a therapeutic sketching journey, exploring their creativity and expressing emotions. Under the nurturing guidance of Kalarani, the workshop became a safe space for resilience to bloom…
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Tiny Artists, Big Impact: Highlights from the AWESOME Art Competition 2023!
On 15th December 2023, SCWO’s inaugural AWESOME Art Competition closed its submissions at a whopping 94 entries, with many of the artworks featuring our recently inducted honourees. Organised with the aim to encourage young audiences to learn about the inspiring stories in the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame (SWHF), the submissions saw the life journeys of the awesome women depicted in creative ways! As we looked through each of the submissions in detail – reading artwork stories alongside colourful paintings and drawings – we could not help but feel moved by the effort put into each entry. From depicting Lee Mei Yi on a fighter jet fighting a fire-breathing dragon,…
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International Women’s Day Lunch & SWHF 10th Induction Ceremony
Join us for an extraordinary celebration of empowerment and achievement at the SCWO’s International Women’s Day Celebrations. This year’s event promises to be a momentous occasion as we proudly induct ten remarkable individuals into the prestigious Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame, recognising their outstanding contributions to society. As we honour these trailblazers, we are equally thrilled to showcase the talent and creativity of young minds through the Project Awesome Art competition. Witness the inspiring interpretations of the awe-inspiring women inducted into the Hall through the eyes of our talented student artists. It’s a day of inspiration, recognition, and artistic expression, celebrating the resilience, strength, and brilliance of women who have…
