This year, Art Retreat Exchange Programme will host 20 children between ages 9 to 12 from Fukushima with 16-Day journey to Singapore from 23 July to 7 August on artistic and cross cultural communication, combined with a community support programme aimed at attaining the following goals:
• To develop skills of self-expressionism through artistic media
• To cultivate cultural awareness through int
eraction with other individuals from different backgrounds and nationalities
• To stimulate self- exploration and cultivate an open mind; nurturing a generation with the capability to contribute to a brighter future. The program was created by a group of multinational individuals who share the common vision of encouraging and supporting children to reach their full potential. The programme is an art initiative to use art therapy as a medium to help children who have suffered from the complex trauma from Fukushima. The children will be creating artworks, like Photography, Pottery, Drawings, and Paintings through the programme and it will be exhibited and displayed in both Singapore and Tokyo in autumn after the children return to Fukushima. The recovery of Fukushima from the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear catastrophe requires a truly multi-generational effort. Our hope is to support the children of Fukushima, by fostering an environment of mutual learning and empowerment with children in Singapore.
