Applied Research

Research on Slow Art at National Gallery Singapore
28 Jan 2026 • Action research was carried out on the Slow Art Guide at National Gallery Singapore between 2023-2024, over Phase 1 and 2 of a two-year research journey. Read more
• Applied Research • Collaborations • Person-Centered Arts Practice • Visual Arts

Research on Energy Restoration with the Singapore Cancer Society at National Gallery Singapore
28 Jan 2026 • This pilot research study aimed to understand better the benefits of a six-week art appreciation entitled ‘Art Refresh’, organised by National Gallery Singapore, for nine participants from the Singapore Cancer Society. Read more
• Applied Research • Collaborations • Person-Centered Arts Practice • Visual Arts

Strength Through Art Research with National Gallery Singapore
28 Jan 2026 • Strength Through Art is a Youth Wellness programme carried out by National Gallery Singapore. Research was carried out between 2021-2023 to understand its impact. Read more
• Applied Research • Collaborations • Person-Centered Arts Practice • Visual Arts

Research for What
28 Aug 2022 • A discussion about the scope and extent of work needed to conduct research across different types of programmes, organisations and types of communities. Read more
• Applied Research • Workshops & Seminars

The Talking Series: Research and Practice in Visual Art with Communities
18 Mar 2014 • For all those interested to understand and discuss ideas with the speakers through their research work. Read more
• Applied Research • Professional Development • Workshops & Seminars

Dance and Dementia: Challenge and Ethics of a Collaborative Arts-Medical Research
6 Jan 2014 • Discussing a collaborative arts-medical research project which explores alternative intervention in the form of creative movement and dance. Read more
• Applied Research • Professional Development • Workshops & Seminars

Intellectual Property & The Vulnerable Artist – A Legal Clinic by Mr. Samuel Seow
1 Nov 2013 • A Legal Clinic on Intellectual Property Rights for Artists working with Communities Read more
• Applied Research • Lectures • Professional Development • Workshops & Seminars

References for perspectives on community, community arts and participatory arts
3 Oct 2013 • References that bring theoretical and political perspectives on community from geography alongside studies on community and participatory arts. Read more
• Applied Research • Articles

The Arts as a Social Cause
4 Aug 2013 • On the role the arts play in effecting social change. Read more
• Applied Research • Articles

The Basics of CCD Practice
4 Aug 2013 • On the term ‘Community Cultural Development’ and its definitions and functions. Read more
• Applied Research • Articles

2012 Community Cultural Development Symposium: Practices and Possibilities
22 Jul 2013 • A Symposium to promote best practices in community art, focusing on highlighting the social cause. Read more
• Applied Research • Person-Centered Arts Practice • Workshops & Seminars

The Role of Community Arts Networks in Supporting Community Cultural Development in Australia – Sometimes Unfashionable but Always Useful
22 Jul 2013 • CCD Symposium 2012 keynote speech Read more
• Applied Research • Articles • Professional Development • Workshops & Seminars