[Member's Event] AWARE's Threads of Resilience: Weaving Art, Story and Solidarity
This International Women’s Day, join Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE) for an evening that brings together art, storytelling, and dialogue to honour the tenacity of the female spirit and the ongoing pursuit of justice in Singapore.
Through powerful conversations, artistic reflections, and an interactive creative workshop, this event explores how personal experiences shape collective movements. From revisiting landmark moments in Singapore’s civil society history to examining how art and performance can build resilience and solidarity, the programme invites participants to reflect on the many ways women’s voices continue to shape social change.
Programme Highlights
Book Sharing | The Saga Podcast Transcripts: Fury, Faith and the Fight for Justice
Revisit one of the most dramatic chapters in Singapore’s civil society history through the print edition of the critically acclaimed Saga Podcast. This session brings the story of the legendary AWARE Saga to life through reflections and discussion.
Artist Spotlight | Dr Margaret Tan – Six Decades
Lecture: In Solidarity: Art and the Feminist Movement in Singapore
Artist Margaret Tan reflects on how art can provoke thought, create empathy, and build solidarity. Through her work, she explores the feminist maxim that “the personal is political,” connecting personal narratives with the broader feminist movement in Singapore.
Artist Spotlight | Dr Natalie Lazaroo
Lecture: The Role of Community Circus in Rebuilding Trust, Agency and Resilience Among Survivors of Domestic and Family Violence
Natalie Lazaroo shares insights from Circus in a Tea Cup, a collaborative performance project with survivors of domestic and family violence and members of Vulcana Circus. Drawing on interviews and reflections, the session explores how creative performance can help survivors rebuild trust, agency, and community.
Interactive Workshop | Interwoven: Stories of Us by Rae Yi
In this reflective hands-on workshop, participants will explore weaving as a metaphor for identity and solidarity. Through a simple creative activity, participants will create artworks that honour their personal journeys while recognising the networks of care and community that connect us.
Register now to be part of a meaningful gathering that explores the power of art, shared experience, and collective action in shaping a more just and equal society. Through dialogue, creativity, and storytelling, the event celebrates the strength, resilience, and solidarity that continue to drive change.
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