SHAW Studios SG

01/08/2026

Sometimes, the most meaningful measure of impact isn't found in numbers but in the voices of the people we serve. 🎨🎶❤️

Participants from our most recent Art Sandbox—a multidisciplinary creative arts programme that brings seniors together through music, dance, visual arts and theatre—share what the arts mean to them:
A way to express themselves.
A powerful pathway for strengthening mental wellbeing.
An experience for building genuine social connection.

86% of participants in this cohort reported improvements to their mental wellbeing but more importantly, they got to explore creativity at their own pace, reconnect with themselves and others, and experience the joy of creating together.

To every participant who entrusted us with your stories: A heartfelt 'THANK YOU'. Your experiences remind us why creative health matters. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ZoTBrWxuCAM?si=a8MMbThrL6FHbjvD

🤝With appreciation to our partners: National Arts Council Singapore | Agency for Integrated Care - AIC Singapore | St Andrew's Active Ageing Centre (Bedok North)

🎨 Artists: Michele Lim, Meenakshy Bhaskar, Ang Yi Lin, Elvira Holmberg, Leslie Tan, Dahlia Osman, Stacy Huang, Sarenniya Ramathas, Raghavendran Rajasekaran, Jodie Koh, Chen Yingxuan, Wai Cheng Kwong

SHAW Studios was created in direct response to the high prevalence of mental health concerns across all age groups in Singapore. Interested to learn more about the programmes at our centre for creative health? We'd love to hear from you.

Discover how the Art Sandbox program by SHAW Heritage Arts & Wellbe...

19/06/2026

Wonderful to see our seniors thrive through Dance Me To The Moon — an arts-in-health programme that promotes mental wellbeing through movement, connection and creative expression. 🌙

The arts aren’t just “nice-to-have” in a super-aged society. They’re critical for preventative care — and with 1 in 4 of us projected to be 65+ by 2030, community creative health programmes like this one matter more than ever.

Together, we can build a healthier, more connected future for our seniors. And we’d love to hear from anyone who wants to be part of that journey.

🙏 National Arts Council Singapore National Arts Council SG , Decadance Co decadance co , Agency for Integrated Care (Singapore) AIC Singapore , Presbyterian Community Social Services (PCS) Presbyterian Community Social Services — PCS Cedar Tree Active Aging Centre Upper Serangoon 364, Methodist Welfare Services — MWS Active Aging Centre Greentops@Sims Place

19/05/2026

If there were a pill that could slow down biological ageing, we'd all be first in line.

New research from UCL — the first study of its kind — suggests the answer might be closer, and more joyful, than any pill.

Researchers found doing an arts activity just once a week was linked to ageing 4% more slowly. That's on par with regular physical exercise. And the benefits were strongest in adults aged 40 and above.

We see this truth lived out every week — in seniors who move, create, and connect together; in mothers who rediscover their voices through music. The arts aren't a luxury. They're a lifeline.

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/12/arts-cultural-engagement-linked-slower-pace-biological-ageing-ucl-research

24/11/2025

Art doesn’t just inspire — it heals.

In Singapore, the prevalence of poor mental health grew to 15.6% in 2024 from 13.3% in 2020 based on the Ministry of Health’s National Population Surveys.

This is why The Art of Healing campaign matters. Through arts-based wellbeing programmes, SHAW Studios creates safe, uplifting spaces where individuals and families can reconnect, express and rebuild.

Want to help? Click here to make a donation - https://www.shawstudios.org/donate

Together, let’s make healing through the arts accessible to everyone.

10/10/2025

💚 Happy World Mental Health Day! 💚
Here’s your reminder to pause, breathe, and do something kind for yourself today — even if it’s just humming your favourite tune.
A little music, a little laughter, and a lot of self-kindness go a long way.

03/09/2025

Behind the scenes at our Mama Melodies photoshoot!
We’re so excited to share the joy of this free 10-week singing programme for mums & babies (0–9 months).
Spots are limited—registrations close 12 September!
👉 Sign up now: https://tinyurl.com/mmregisteryourinterest

03/09/2025

What happens when music, laughter, and little ones come together?

A sneak peek behind the scenes of our Mama Melodies photoshoot!

Join us for 10 weeks of singing, bonding, and wellbeing—designed especially for mums & babies.

Register your interest here - https://tinyurl.com/mmregisteryourinterest

03/09/2025

Register your interest: https://tinyurl.com/mmregisteryourinterest