SG60 celebrations are still going strong – and we're putting the focus on what makes our community vibrant: the arts!
Here, we shine a light on WeCare Arts Fund, which supports outreach to the arts for beneficiaries in the social service sector. This fund enables agencies to partner with artists to run workshops, allowing beneficiaries to explore their personal and collaborative creativity!
In celebration of SG60, beneficiaries comprising youths and children from social services agencies across Singapore in the North West have created art pieces and installations that tell stories of Singapore's growth, pride and community spirit. These artworks will be on a month-long display at the National Gallery from 16 September to 12 October 2025.
Let's check out #ourNorthWest creations!
Piece: SG60 & Beyond: Hopes in Every Corner, Dreams in Every Brick
Artist: Ms Suriani Suhud
Social service agency: New Life Student Care Woodlands
Artwork medium: Recycled materials
This vibrant, two-part recycled art installation portrays Singapore as a thriving ant colony. Using materials like recycled egg cartons, bubble wraps, cardboard rolls, newspaper, and bottle caps, the young artists aged
7 to 12 transformed everyday discarded items into ants, leaves, and magnifying glasses, inviting viewers to discover the tiny yet powerful contributions of each individual.
Inspiration: “We imagined Singapore as a flourishing community in the form of an ant colony, where everyone works together, creating hope and a brighter future through teamwork and resilience.”
Piece: The Melting Pot of Singapore 2025
Artist: Artz Johan
Social service agency: Salvation Army
Art medium: 3D
Bursting with colour and symbolism, this collaborative 3D art installation expresses the hopes of children for a future in Singapore that is welcoming, inclusive and full of possibility. The lively artwork celebrates Singapore as a place where people of all backgrounds can live together in harmony.
Inspiration: “Singapore is a place where every culture belongs, every child can dream big,
and hope shines forward to the next generation.”
Piece: Threads of Harmony: Our SG60 Mosaic of Dreams
Artist: Ms Suriani Suhud, Ms Ocean Goh Au Shin, Ms Nur Syahirah Salim
Social service agency: New Life Student Care Jelapang
Artwork medium: Glass Mosaic
Created to celebrate SG60, this mosaic artwork brings together the hopes and dreams of the junior artists aged 7 to 12 through symbols of unity and pride. At the center are four panels showing the main cultures of Singapore, standing for harmony, respect and inclusivity. Around them are bright tiles inspired by landmarks, traditional food, and daily life, showcasing Singapore’s cultural richness and shared identity.
Inspiration: “Our mosaic is about remembering where we came from, celebrating who we are
today and building a kinder Singapore for tomorrow.”
Visit the National Gallery
Don’t just scroll – experience it! Visit the National Gallery from 16 September to 12 October 2025 to see these inspiring artworks come to life!
WeCare Arts @ North West collaborates with the National Arts Council (NAC) to organise art workshops and outreach to youths and the elderly. The programme provides funds to support projects that involve artists working directly with social service agencies.
Find out more here.
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