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01 PUBLICATIONS
Sharon Chen. 2018. Kopi, Kueh & Culture in New Museum Practices in Asia published by Lund Humphries UK. Edited by John Reeves (former Head of Education, British Museum) and Caroline Lang (former Head of Communities & Audience, V&A Museum).
Sharon Chen. 2017. “Tiny Turtles – an inclusive children’s exhibition”, June 2017. Part of "Ghost Nets of the Ocean - Au Karem Ira Lamar Lu" exhibition, held at Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore.
Sharon Chen. 2017. “Kopi, Kueh & Culture” BEST PRACTICE 5 A tool to improve museum education internationally. Edited by Edited by Emma Nardi & Cinzia Angelini. International Council of Museums - Committee for Education and Cultural Action.
Sharon Chen. “Kopi, Kueh & Culture”, April/May 2016, No. 33, Vol. 9, Issue 2, National Heritage Board Muse Magazine
I am Sharon Chen.
Over the last 15 years, I have had the great fortune of working on projects alongside many inspiring and creative individuals and organisations. This site showcases the many projects we have worked on.
I am passionate about promoting social good. From creating workshops that enhances the well-being of seniors in nursing homes to working on a mobile app to help healthcare workers relax through art during the pandemic, I have been exploring new ways for people of all backgrounds to enjoy and benefit from the arts and culture. I am open to new opportunities to serving the community at-large.
I believe in and take an evidence-based approach to develop the various projects and am constantly learning to improve on them through visitor studies and impact assessment. If you have any feedback or would like to collaborate on projects, please do contact me.
02 PORTFOLIO
03 PRESENTATIONS
& AWARDS
2022
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Submission on “Singapore Discovery Centre: Engaging Singaporeans in Total Defence - 25 years and beyond” accepted and presented at 26th ICOM General Conference, 22 August 2022, Prague, Czech Republic
2020
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Presented joint papers on “The Development of the SAM Touch Collection and Impact of its Facilitated Outreach” and “Kopi, Kueh and Contemporary Art – A programme for Seniors by Seniors” for the 13th Inclusive Museum Conference Virtual Conference, 3 to 5 September 2020
2016
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“Kopi, Kueh & Culture” is among the top 20 best practices received internationally for inclusion in ICOM-CECA “Best Practice Journal” 2016.
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Received FOM-NHB Continuing Education Grant ($10,000).
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1 of 6 recipients of NHB EPIC awards for exemplary staff.
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“Gold” category award recipient for excellent service presented by Association of Singapore Attractions.
2012
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Majid, S., Sharon, C.P., Tee-Yin, C. and Hui-Ling, N. 2012. The role of social media in information seeking during Singapore general election 2011. Paper presented in CONSAL XV Conference, 28 May - 1 June, 2012, at Bali, Indonesia.
2021
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Presented “Caring for our Healthcare Workers through Art” at Museums and the Web Virtual Conference’s Lightning Talk Session on 23 April 2021
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Co-Presented “Unwind with SAM” at Singapore Mental Health Conference 2021 virtual conference organised by Institute of Mental Health and National Council of Social Services Singapore, on 24 August 2021. Co-presented with Dr Russell Chan, Marie Curie Research Fellow, University of Twente, The Netherlands
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Co-Presented “Combining Art and Meditation through Neuroscience” at the Asia-Pacific Mindfulness Virtual Conference, organised by Brahm Centre Singapore on 24 August 2021. Co-presented with Dr Russell Chan, Marie Curie Research Fellow, University of Twente, The Netherlands
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Presented “Mission Possible: Seniors and Contemporary Art Project”, at the “Far Sighted Museum: Sighting Forward to Aging Society” virtual conference organised by National Discovery Museum Institute, Thailand on 18 September 2021
2017
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4 weeks’ attachment to National Museums Liverpool, UK focusing on its award-winning “House of Memories” programme for elderly with dementia, development of inclusive policies and educational programmes.
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Presented “Kopi, Kueh & Culture” at the Health & Wellbeing Conference in June 2017 and at ICOM-CECA October 2017.
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1 of 6 finalists and sole NHB representative in “Superstar” category for excellent service presented by Association of Singapore Attractions.
2014
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Presented “Reminiscence Therapy using Museum’s Collections – A joint project by TPM and Alzheimer’s Disease Association” at FIHRM-INTERCOM International Conference.
CONTACT
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