, Community Engagement
ART:DIS collaborated with North East Community Development Council (NECDC) and Young NTUC for the sixth edition of Project Refresh, which is an initiative to enhance the living conditions of seniors and needy families. To usher in the Lunar New Year, seven of our artists-in-training generously donated 34 of their paintings to brighten the homes of beneficiaries in the Pasir Ris and Tampines neighbourhood.
As ambassadors of ART:DIS, Noah Tan and Trevor Lee further accompanied Mr Desmond Choo (Mayor of NECDC) and Mr Sharael Taha (Advisor to Pasir Ris-Punggol Grassroots Organisations) to personally greet and deliver the artworks to families.
“To me, community is like a family who is always there to support one another. I am therefore very happy to be able to share love and encouragement to the families of the project. Through my art, I hope that their children are able to feel my passion and likewise follow their dreams,” shared Trevor. The warm smiles and gasps of joy from the recipients of the artworks were infectious. For many of them, this was their first time receiving a painting and were thrilled to have a colourful piece of work in their home.