Art X Wellness
Art’s power to inspire and uplift offers a unique way to connect with your self and with others. Delve into the world of art appreciation; reflect, relax, and discover how engaging with art can enhance your mental and emotional wellness.
Activities
Art with You
Art with You is an experience designed by National Gallery Singapore in collaboration with Dementia Singapore, for caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia. The evidence-based programme aims to support their wellbeing by fostering positive and meaningful engagement with the artworks.
Namjooning Virtual Tour
Go on a virtual art and wellness trail, which pairs artworks from the UOB Southeast Asia Gallery with songs by BTS that capture similar themes.
Slow Art
Inspired by the principles of “slow looking” and mindfulness, the Slow Art programme takes participants on a journey to explore the intersection of visual art and emotional wellness.
Strength Through Art (stART)
stART is a six-session resilience-building art exposure programme, focused on developing visual and emotional literacy in youths.
Resources
Calm Room
Overstimulated or feeling overwhelmed by the environment? The Calm Room is a dedicated space where visitors can rest and catch a breather.
The Care Collection
National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum came together to curate this comforting selection of artworks that offers a respite from the cares of the day.
Relak Buddy stress reliever
Relak Buddy is a stress reliever that loves hugs and going places. Squeeze it as often as you like, and bring it along wherever you go!
Words That Count art kit
Art revives and heals. Create a blackout poem with words borrowed from our artists, using our art kit. Redeem one at the Gallery for a small donation.
Past events
Somatic Series
From 2019 to 2021, the programmes team collaborated with movement educator and art therapist Vincent Yong to create a series of workshops that translated artworks in our galleries into a bodily experience. In 2021, in light of the pandemic, these sessions were adapted for online live-streaming under Art + Live, a series of online programmes.
Gallery Wellness Festival 2023: Art Connects
The Gallery Wellness Festival was back from 17 June to 9 July 2023 with a new theme, Art Connects. With more than 20 unique art-inspired wellness experiences, it engaged the five senses and fostered deeper connections.
#SGARTFORHCW
In appreciation of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, words and drawings of encouragement were shared on Facebook and Instagram with the hashtags #sgartforhcw and #nationalgallerysingapore.
A Somatic Series by Vincent Yong
Movement educator and art therapist Vincent Yong translates artworks in our galleries into a bodily experience. Each programme consists of a 30-minute online introduction to somatic movement.
