Healing Arts Singapore Announcement

Evening Programme: Healing Arts Singapore Announcement

The programme began with opening remarks from Mr. Fady Jameel, Vice-Chairman of Community Jameel, who welcomed guests and introduced the evening’s speakers. This was 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, provided 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, introduced Healing Arts Singapore 2025.
• Ms. Ong Zhen Min, Director of Learning & Public Engagement and Content Publishing at National Gallery Singapore, highlighted 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 followed, showcasing the therapeutic and emotional impact of music in practice. The evening concluded with closing reflections from Mr. Shaun Seow, CEO of Philanthropy Asia Alliance, followed by open discussion and networking over refreshments and circulating bowl food. 

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.