Healing Arts Singapore Announcement

Evening Programme: Healing Arts Singapore Announcement

The programme begins with opening remarks from Mr. Fady Jameel, Vice-Chairman of Community Jameel, who will welcome guests and introduce the evening’s speakers. This is followed by a short film presenting Healing Arts Singapore, offering a glimpse into the initiative’s vision and impact.

The programme continues with a series of brief introductions by key organizers and partners:

• Dr. Michael Tan, Dean of Research and Knowledge Exchange at the University of the Arts Singapore, will provide context about arts and health and the development of the field in Singapore 
• Dr. Kat Agres, Director of the Centre for Music and Health at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore, will introduce Healing Arts Singapore 2025.
• Ms. Ong Zhen Min, Director of Learning & Public Engagement and Content Publishing at National Gallery Singapore, will highlight the Gallery’s work in the field of arts and health.

A special musical performance by students from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music will follow, showcasing the therapeutic and emotional impact of music in practice. The evening will conclude with closing reflections from Mr. Shaun Seow, CEO of Philanthropy Asia Alliance, followed by open discussion and networking over refreshments and circulating bowl food. 

We look forward to an inspiring evening of dialogue, performance, and shared commitment to the healing power of the arts.

Dr. Kat Agres (Centre for Music and Health, YST) and Dr. Michael Tan (Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts) are the local co-organizers for Healing Arts Singapore 2025.