HAVING more educational opportunities for Singaporeans to learn about the arts is terrific ("Tisch to offer film courses through NUS tie-up"; Monday).
The arts scene in Singapore is not very rich as there are currently not enough opportunities for people here to understand the arts.
Many parents are concerned that it is difficult for their children to make a career out of the arts.
Some are afraid that their children are acting on the spur of the moment in pursuing the arts, and will lose interest.
Exposing students to more short-term arts courses is beneficial, as they can explore without committing fully, to determine if the arts are really what they want to study.
This way, more young people would be willing to try them out as there is no obligation to continue if they lack interest.
In such a high-achieving society as Singapore, children are expected to work hard and excel in their studies.
With so much to do and a limited amount of time, it is no wonder that many people do not find the time or energy to visit galleries and museums.
The arts are also well known for their therapeutic qualities. They can help us de-stress and learn to enjoy the simple things in life.
It would also be nice to have more platforms to encourage citizens to learn about the diversity of the arts.
Perhaps building more art museums and galleries, as well as inviting famous artists to talk about their craft, would help build up Singaporeans' interest.
Isabel Phua Ying (Miss)
The arts scene in Singapore is not very rich as there are currently not enough opportunities for people here to understand the arts.
Many parents are concerned that it is difficult for their children to make a career out of the arts.
Some are afraid that their children are acting on the spur of the moment in pursuing the arts, and will lose interest.
Exposing students to more short-term arts courses is beneficial, as they can explore without committing fully, to determine if the arts are really what they want to study.
This way, more young people would be willing to try them out as there is no obligation to continue if they lack interest.
In such a high-achieving society as Singapore, children are expected to work hard and excel in their studies.
With so much to do and a limited amount of time, it is no wonder that many people do not find the time or energy to visit galleries and museums.
The arts are also well known for their therapeutic qualities. They can help us de-stress and learn to enjoy the simple things in life.
It would also be nice to have more platforms to encourage citizens to learn about the diversity of the arts.
Perhaps building more art museums and galleries, as well as inviting famous artists to talk about their craft, would help build up Singaporeans' interest.
Isabel Phua Ying (Miss)
