What support do you have as a creative?
Since 2021, we have been experimenting with a new model of artist support that focuses on individuals.
Selected individuals join our lineage of artists under age 30, and are offered placements to incubate projects. They receive support in administration, funds and network.
Moving away from the end product, Artwave is investing in a future where artists build on the work of other artists. We believe that the impact an individual can have in their community is sometimes greater than an organisation, and continue to seek creatives who solve societal challenges through the arts and culture sector.
In October 2023, we were recognised at the World Youth Development Forum as one of the 100 Excellence Actions for Global Youth Development.
Applications are currently by-invitation only.
11 PROJECTS
COMPLETED
OVER $60,000 SUPPORT
2024
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Leow Zi Yu, Graphic Designer
She joined Artwave as a Communications & Advocacy Intern.
Because of her work, we began studying the professional working landscape for creatives with disabilities.
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Unlocking Potential: A Guide
Her project is a guide to her lived experience of the Landau-Kleffner syndrome.
Designed for those who are non-verbal to explain their disabilities in a visual way.
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Impact
Leading up to the launch of the publication, she conducted research through surveys, interviews & small focus groups online. She learnt to manage a small budget, production timeline and print of the publication.
View the digital version of the guide here.
2023
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Cheryl Tan, Director
She creates environments for play in both physical and virtual settings.
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Creative Blind Meet
Her project was a series of meet ups for creatives.
Pairing them through their favourite songs and artworks, she’s brought together more than 40 creatives across various disciplines.
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Impact
Throughout her time at Artwave, she developed team bonding events that were inclusive and engaging.
Through her work, we plugged into the networking challenges & isolation faced by freelance creatives.
2021-2022
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Cheryl Ho, Actor & Writer
She is an award-winning actor whose mission is to bring care, creativity and inclusion into everyday spaces.
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The Self-Compassion Lab
Her project was an accessible, interactive exhibition in a cafe, designed to equip creatives to do their best work. Engaging over 600 people, with support of seed funding from National Youth Council.
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Impact
Cheryl led 10 young creatives through a series of workshops around care in creative work.
Through her work, we started working with creatives with disabilities.
